Naidu joined hands with JSP, BJP to pedal his rusted 'cycle': Jagan's first veiled attack on tripartite alliance in AP

BAPATLA: In his first reaction to the tripartite alliance between the TDP, the JSP and the BJP for the upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has said that the move was a desperate attempt by Chandrababu Naidu to stay relevant and asked people to be careful of their over-the-top promises.

Addressing a huge gathering in the fourth and final installment of his 'Siddham' meeting in Medarametla on Sunday, Jagan pulled out a pamphlet and read, "This is the manifesto which was distributed as pamphlets way back in 2014 when these three (TDP, JSP, BJP) contested the elections together. At that time, they promised farm loan waiver, women protection force, Rs 25,000 to every girl child born in the State under Mahalaxmi Scheme, monthly fund for unemployed, three cents land to the poor, Rs 10,000 crore BC sub-plan and HITEC city in each district.

"These promises were made by those three parties in 2014. Did they fulfill any of these?" Jagan asked.

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Stating that he was solely relying on the people for victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls unlike the opposition, Jagan said, "Are you all ready for the battle wherein Chandrababu Naidu relies on other parties for victory while I rely on you? Are you all Siddham (ready) to ensure another historic victory for the YSRCP? In this battle of Kurukshetra, the people of Andhra Pradesh will play the role of Krishna, whereas I will play the role of Arjun."

Finding fault with the TDP and the Jana Sena for being unable to work towards victory alone, Jagan said, "Unable to pedal his cycle (TDP symbol) alone, Chandrababu along with his foster son Pawan Kalyan went to Delhi and had to wait for days to seal an alliance (with the BJP). Naidu along with his tripartite alliance and another national party in his pocket is ready to attack our poor people. The alliance consists of parties that have bifurcated Andhra Pradesh in an unjust manner and parties that got fewer votes than NOTA. There are only leaders in the alliance but none of them have an army behind them.

"If Naidu thinks that Jagan has not fulfilled promises and delivered development why this alliance? This desperate move by Chandrababu reflects the work done by YSRCP Government in the last five years," said Jagan.

Taking potshots at Naidu for his attempt to stay relevant in today's politics, Jagan sarcastically remarked, "Chandrababu's 'cycle' doesn’t have any tubes, tyres, nor wheels and is now rusted. He has joined hands to pedal this rusted cycle. Should we vote for this Naidu? Their agenda is only to target Jagan. Their aim is to rob, share and eat."