Will work for 33% quota for women: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

ANdhra Pradesh chief authorities minister N Chandrababu Naidu on fri proclaimed that his government would act towards implementing 33% reservation for women in all legislative bodies and reiterated the coalition government’s commitment to welfare, development and transparent governance.Addressing the public meeting, “Two Years of Trust, Development and Welfare”, at Daminedu village in Chandragiri constituency of Tirupati district to mark the completion of two years of the coalition government in office, Naidu said the administration had earned the confidence of the people and was committed to preserving that trust through good governance. Recalling the situation when the coalition government assumed office two years ago, the chief minister said the state was facing a severe crisis across sectors. He claimed that the previous government had left Andhra Pradesh burdened with debts of nearly ₹10 lakh crore, weakened institutions, disrupted Centrally-sponsored schemes, abandoned irrigation projects, driven away investors and undermined opportunities for youth.“In the last two years, the government had restored law and order and revived systems that had been weakened during the previous administration. Andhra Pradesh lost five crucial years between 2019 and 2024. We are taking steady steps to correct the damage and rebuild the state,” he said.Also Read| 2 years in power: Naidu-led Andhra govt juggles growth, welfareNaidu asserted that the coalition government was fulfilling its election promises, including the implementation of the “Super Six” welfare schemes and other manifesto commitments. He said Andhra Pradesh had regained investor confidence through industry-friendly policies and faster clearances under the “Speed of Doing Business” initiative. The chief minister highlighted various welfare and development initiatives undertaken by the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP coalition government over the past two years with the support of deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan. He also outlined the services being delivered under the government’s governance reforms and acknowledged the support extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre to Andhra.“We have provided oxygen to a state that was on a ventilator. We must all work together to place Andhra Pradesh among the leading states in the country,” he said. Calling upon elected representatives to remain people-centric, Naidu said public representatives should behave as servants of the people rather than as power centres.“People come first for this government. The nation and the State are the coalition’s agenda. Every MLA must remember that they are here to serve,” he said.Naidu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office and credited the Union government for extending substantial support to Andhra Pradesh in areas such as the Polavaram project, Amaravati capital development, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and the proposed Railway Zone.Addressing the gathering, Pawan Kalyan said the people of Andhra Pradesh had demonstrated that they were capable of rewriting history through their democratic verdict.“The 2024 mandate was not merely about forming a government. It was about entrusting us with a responsibility. This was a victory of democracy over arrogance and destruction,” he said.Pawan Kalyan said the coalition was formed not to share power but to share responsibility for rebuilding Andhra.