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Jagan meetingThe political landscape of Andhra Pradesh is witnessing yet another fiery exchange, with YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy continuing his string of contentious statements to explain his party’s recent electoral setbacks. This trend, which began after the general elections earlier this year, has now extended to the recent Irrigation Society elections, where the TDP claimed a clean sweep.

In a meeting with his party workers, Jagan accused the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of manipulating the electoral process in the irrigation elections. He alleged that the TDP selectively issued No Due Certificates (NDCs) to farmers supportive of their party while denying them to those perceived as adversaries. According to Jagan, this tactic undermined the democratic process and ensured a predetermined outcome.

“Elections should be held democratically. When you (TDP) decided to give No Due Certificates to farmers who support you and won’t give certificates to those who don’t, what is the use of holding elections?” Jagan remarked during the meeting.

Ironically, Jagan himself had opted to boycott the Irrigation Society elections, a decision that paved the way for the TDP’s uncontested victories across all constituencies. This move is now being criticized as a strategic misstep, as it provided the TDP with an easy win and left the YSRCP without a platform to challenge the results effectively.

Adding fuel to the controversy, Jagan also accused the TDP government of issuing NDCs through mandal offices instead of gram panchayats, claiming this method further skewed the election results. He criticized the TDP for creating a false narrative about the happiness of farmers under their rule, challenging them to prove their popularity through fresh elections.

“If you really want to know if the farmers are happy or not, resign and see,” Jagan challenged the ruling party.

However, Jagan’s challenge has drawn ridicule from various quarters, with critics questioning why he and his MLAs are unwilling to take the same test. Many believe that if Jagan is genuinely confident in his party’s support among farmers, he and his 10 MLAs should resign and seek re-election to gauge the public’s sentiment.

This growing sentiment is evident among the public and political analysts, who argue that Jagan’s rhetoric does little to address the real concerns of farmers or challenge the TDP’s governance effectively. Instead, it appears to be a diversionary tactic to deflect attention from his party’s decision to abstain from the elections altogether.

The debate has sparked widespread discussions about the accountability of elected representatives and the need for transparency in governance. As the opposition leader, Jagan faces mounting pressure to either back his words with action or risk further eroding his party’s credibility.

While the TDP celebrates its unopposed victories, the YSRCP’s strategy continues to be a subject of scrutiny. Whether Jagan and his MLAs will take up the public’s challenge and resign to seek a fresh mandate remains to be seen. For now, the spotlight is firmly on the political theater of Andhra Pradesh, with its farmers caught in the crossfire.Read more..

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