YSR Congress Party leader and former minister *Buggana Rajendranath Reddy* has criticized former Chief Minister *Chandrababu Naidu, blaming him for delays in the **Polavaram project. He questioned how the diaphragm wall could be constructed without first completing the **coffer dam*, implying mismanagement under Chandrababu’s tenure.
Reddy highlighted that the *foundation stone for Polavaram* was laid and all necessary clearances were obtained under *YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government*, emphasizing that progress had accelerated under their administration.
He also refuted claims made by Chandrababu regarding the *Handri-Neeva project, stating that most of the significant work was completed by **Rajasekhar Reddy*, not by Chandrababu.
Buggana’s statements underline the ongoing political dispute over major irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting contrasting narratives between the previous and current governments regarding *project delays, approvals, and on-ground execution*. The remarks add fuel to the debate over accountability for infrastructure development in the state.
