VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Labour Vasamsetti Subhash sharply criticised YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, during a press conference on Tuesday, accusing him of a history of betrayal and ineffective governance. Marking the first anniversary of YSRCP’s electoral defeat, Subhash extended mock greetings to the party leaders, alleging that Jagan’s political career is rooted in deceit.
Subhash accused Jagan of betraying his own family, including his mother and sister, by sidelining them after coming to power. The Labour Minister referenced the YSRCP’s controversial banners, stating that a complaint has been filed in Ramachandrapuram under IPC Sections 504 and 505, warning that failure to remove the banners could lead to legal consequences.
He lambasted the YSRCP’s governance, alleging that it dismantled schemes for SC and ST communities, supplied spurious liquor that endangered lives, and destabilised the State’s economy.
Subhash accused the YSRCP of resorting to divisive politics and manipulating caste tensions, citing the Tuni train incident as an example of their attempts to stoke communal discord. Challenging Jagan to a 10-minute debate with TDP leader Nara Lokesh, Subhash claimed that it would expose the former Chief Minister’s lack of knowledge.
He also alleged that former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy had turned approver, distancing himself from the party. Subhash criticised Jagan’s mental state, accusing him of resorting to “beggarly tactics” and “diversionary politics” to remain relevant.
The Labour Minister urged YSRCP workers to avoid putting up provocative banners to evade legal trouble.
Highlighting the TDP-led coalition government’s achievements, Subhash contrasted their proactive governance with the YSRCP’s alleged failures on all fronts, accusing the latter of betraying marginalized communities and mismanaging the State resources.