CPI(M) urges people to question MLAs on poll promises in Andhra Pradesh
The CPI(M) has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of failing to fulfill 90% of its election promises and is urging citizens to demand accountability during outreach programs. The party also raised concerns regarding drought conditions and restrictive police measures in the state.
Why it matters
This highlights political tension and governance challenges in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting broader concerns about agricultural distress and democratic rights.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday alleged that the Andhra Pradesh coalition government had failed to fulfil nearly 90% of the promises made during the Assembly elections and urged people to question their local MLAs during the government’s “Intintiki TDP” outreach programme.
Addressing a press conference, CPI(M) Andhra Pradesh State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao asked what the government had achieved in the two years since assuming office. He alleged that key assurances, including unemployment allowance, remunerative prices for farmers’ produce and several welfare commitments, remained unfulfilled.
Mr. Srinivasa Rao claimed that only a small section of the ruling coalition’s legislators was sincerely working towards implementing the election promises and accused the government of functioning with arrogance. He appealed to people to raise local issues and seek accountability from their elected representatives during the outreach campaign.
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