YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy has addressed the Union Budget allocations for Andhra Pradesh, criticizing the state’s response and the nature of the funds. Vijayasai Reddy claimed that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which expressed satisfaction with the ₹15,000 crore allocated to AP, has squandered a valuable opportunity. He explained that the ₹15,000 crore announced will effectively be provided as loans, not direct funds.
In contrast, Vijayasai Reddy pointed out that Bihar received ₹26,000 crore in allocations, emphasizing the difference between actual allocation and adjustment. He attributed this discrepancy to the Telugu Desam Party’s lack of foresight.
Vijayasai Reddy also criticized the TDP’s response, stating, “Jagan’s vision was for the Centre to rely on AP MPs for support. However, Alliance MPs have missed this chance, which is a significant disappointment. Despite a requirement of ₹1.5 lakh crore for Amaravati’s construction, the Centre has allocated almost nothing, and the TDP has accepted this. The TDP’s support for the BJP has led to the Centre providing protection to its leaders from trials related to the AP Fibernet scam, AP CRDA scam, and ring road scam. The people of AP are paying the price for this political adjustment.”
Vijayasai Reddy further questioned the TDP’s gratitude towards the Centre, arguing that the budgetary provisions are merely in line with the State Reorganisation Act and not additional allocations.
