Atchannaidu accuses Jagan of politicising fishermen’s issues
Andhra Pradesh Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has accused former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy of politicizing fishermen's welfare issues. The Minister defended the current coalition government's record, citing increased financial assistance and restored electricity subsidies.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political rivalry in Andhra Pradesh and the use of welfare policy as a tool for political discourse.
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has criticised former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of politicising the issues faced by fishermen while failing to address their welfare during the YSR Congress Party government’s tenure.
In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Atchannaidu alleged that the previous YSRCP government neglected the welfare of fishermen by leaving compensation claims for families of fishermen who died in accidents unresolved and delaying diesel subsidy payments. He said the coalition government cleared 63 pending ex gratia claims worth ₹3.15 crore in July 2024 and released ₹9.90 crore towards pending diesel subsidy dues.
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