Minister challenges former MLA to development debate
Distributing pattadar passbooks in Pottipadu, Janardhan Reddy says TDP wants wants peaceful atmosphere to prevail, but the YSRCP leaders are trying to vitiate it
Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy has challenged former MLA Katasani Rami Reddy to a development debate, claiming he achieved more during his seven-year tenure in Pottipadu village compared to Rami Reddy's 10-year rule. On Monday, Janardhan Reddy distributed pattadar passbooks to 575 beneficiaries in the village.
He highlighted the construction of CC roads costing ₹50 lakh between 2014-2019 and ongoing construction at ₹35 lakh. The Minister also mentioned providing ₹66 lakhs to beneficiaries through the 'Thalliki Vandanam' scheme and constructing a ₹2 crore bridge. When Rami Reddy challenged Janardhan Reddy to resign and contest as an independent, the current Minister stated that in a democracy, no one can demand others to resign and contest.
He added that the people will decide in the 2029 elections. Janardhan Reddy criticized YSRCP leaders for trying to create an atmosphere of unrest, praising HRD Minister Nara Lokesh for education reforms, such as providing mid-day meals with fine quality rice. The Minister participated in a 'Intintiki Telugu Desam Party' event, emphasizing two years of development and welfare alongside TDP leaders.
He distributed leaflets detailing the alliance government's achievements and personally addressed local grievances, promising to resolve them.
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