Sharmila Unleashes Scathing Attack: Blames TDP-JSP-BJP for Vizag Steel Plant's Dire Straits

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Y.S. Sharmila has unleashed a blistering attack on the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party (JSP), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance, squarely blaming them for the dire straits and alleged systemic crippling of the iconic Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP).

Her impassioned address resonated with the deep-seated concerns over the future of the 'Andhra's Pride' – a plant born from decades of struggle and sacrifice.

During a fervent public gathering, Sharmila did not mince words, asserting that the combined policies and inaction of these three parties have deliberately weakened VSP, pushing it towards an uncertain fate.

She highlighted the historical context, reminding the public that the plant was a result of widespread agitations and the shedding of blood, a testament to the collective will of the people of Andhra Pradesh. The current administration, according to her, has betrayed this legacy.

Sharmila specifically pointed fingers at the TDP-JSP-BJP combine for failing to safeguard the plant's interests.

She questioned their commitment to protecting a vital public sector undertaking, alleging that their focus has been on short-sighted gains rather than sustainable growth. The APCC President underscored the various challenges faced by VSP, including raw material shortages, insufficient working capital, and the looming threat of privatization, all of which she attributed to the alleged negligence and complicity of the ruling alliance.

The Congress leader further elaborated on how the supposed support from the state and central governments, controlled by these parties at different junctures, has been conspicuously absent or woefully inadequate.

She passionately argued that instead of fortifying VSP, the policies enacted or ignored by the TDP, JSP, and BJP have systematically eroded its financial stability and operational capacity, effectively setting the stage for its eventual collapse or sell-off.

Sharmila's accusations serve as a powerful rallying cry, urging the public to recognize the alleged political maneuverings behind VSP's struggles.

Her speech painted a grim picture of a beloved institution being systematically dismantled, not by economic inevitability, but by the calculated decisions and political apathy of the very parties sworn to protect the state's assets. The future of thousands of workers and the economic backbone of Visakhapatnam, she warned, hangs precariously in the balance due to this alleged political conspiracy.