Minister Gottipati Said that women and farmers in Amaravati had opposed the YSRCP leaders' visit, alleging that the party was attempting to mislead the public through "politically motivated provocations."
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Sunday alleged that the resistance shown by people in Amaravati on Saturday reflected a public rejection of what he described as the YSR Congress Party's attempts to create unrest under the guise of political activity. In a statement, the Minister said that women and farmers in Amaravati had opposed the YSRCP leaders' visit, alleging that the party was attempting to mislead the public through "politically motivated provocations."
He said the incident demonstrated that people were no longer willing to tolerate what he termed as "politics of conspiracy and disruption." Mr. Ravi Kumar asserted that the State Government would not condone unlawful activities carried out under the cover of politics and said maintaining law and order remained a priority.
He added that the response witnessed in Amaravati indicated that the public also expected accountability and responsible political conduct. Criticising the previous YSRCP government, the Minister said that despite advocating the three-capital proposal during its tenure, it had failed to make tangible progress on developing any of the proposed capitals. Instead, he alleged, the previous administration had stalled the development of Amaravati and adversely affected the State's overall growth trajectory.
The Minister further alleged that after losing power, the YSRCP had resorted to creating confusion among the public through "changing narratives and political theatrics" rather than adopting a consistent stand on issues concerning the State. Such an approach, he said, was aimed at misleading the public instead of contributing constructively to public discourse. Warning that the party risked further eroding public confidence if it continued with the same political approach, Mr. Ravi Kumar said the reaction of women and farmers in Amaravati reflected the prevailing public sentiment.
He reiterated that the coalition government remained committed to ensuring development, safeguarding public order, and upholding democratic values. Any attempt to disturb peace or create unrest in the name of politics would be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law, he added.
