The Congress Levels Explosive Allegations: YSRCP Branded an 'Unofficial NDA Partner' in Andhra Pradesh

In a scathing attack that has reverberated across Andhra Pradesh's political landscape, Gidugu Rudra Raju, a prominent Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and the State Congress President, has unequivocally branded the YSRCP as an "unofficial partner" of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Rudra Raju's pointed criticism stems from what he describes as the YSRCP's consistent and unwavering support for the BJP-led Union government in Parliament.

He highlighted a series of crucial legislative battles where the YSRCP, despite its purported secular stance, allegedly sided with the ruling party. "While the YSRCP leaders vociferously claim to uphold secular values, their actions in the Parliament tell a starkly different story," Raju asserted.

The Congress leader specifically cited the YSRCP's backing of contentious legislations such as the Delhi Services Bill and the Uniform Civil Code, both of which have drawn significant opposition from various quarters.

Furthermore, he pointed to the YSRCP's decision not to support the no-confidence motion brought against the Modi government, framing it as yet another instance of their alleged alignment with the BJP.

Rudra Raju did not stop there, extending his critique to the YSRCP's perceived silence on critical issues affecting Andhra Pradesh.

He lambasted the state's ruling party for its alleged failure to hold the Union government accountable on vital projects and promises, including the languishing Polavaram project, the long-standing demand for Special Category Status, and the establishment of a dedicated railway zone for the state. "It's baffling why the YSRCP has remained tight-lipped on these crucial matters that directly impact the people of Andhra Pradesh," he remarked.

Adding to his list of grievances, Rudra Raju also questioned the YSRCP's inaction regarding the proposed privatization of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, a move that has sparked widespread concern and protests.

He also raised the plight of tenant farmers, suggesting that the YSRCP had not adequately addressed their struggles.

In contrast, the CWC member emphatically positioned the Indian National Congress as the sole political entity genuinely fighting against both the BJP at the Centre and the YSRCP in the state.

He reiterated Congress's commitment to secularism and its role in spearheading the INDIA bloc, a collective aimed at safeguarding the nation's secular fabric and constitutional values.

Rudra Raju recalled Rahul Gandhi's historic Bharat Jodo Yatra, stating that the extensive march had successfully exposed the "unholy nexus" between the BJP and the YSRCP, bringing their alleged covert partnership into the public eye.

He urged the electorate to recognize the Congress as the only viable option to usher in a "golden future" for Andhra Pradesh, calling upon them to vote for the party in the forthcoming elections to secure good governance and genuine progress.