Former minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy defended the YSRCP’s welfare spending, arguing that it directly contributed to the state’s development. Speaking at a Way2News conclave , he recalled that the TDP had once accused the YSRCP government of pushing Andhra Pradesh towards bankruptcy through welfare schemes. However, he insisted that every rupee spent under YSRCP rule was visible in tangible progress.
Buggana challenged the current coalition government, saying that it had promised more development-oriented schemes than YSRCP. He demanded that if the government cannot fulfill those promises, it should admit its failure.
Highlighting financial performance, Buggana pointed out that GST collections increased during the YSRCP tenure, questioning why they have not risen under the present administration. His comments are part of YSRCP’s broader criticism of the ruling alliance, accusing it of neglecting development while focusing on privatization and political gains.
