Archive · 28 Aug 2026
YSRCP Accuses Naidu of Claiming Credit for Veligonda Project
The YSR Congress Party criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
It said he was trying to take credit for the Veligonda irrigation project.
The party said earlier governments led by YS Rajasekhara Reddy and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy completed most of the work.
It also said Jagan had already dedicated the project’s twin tunnels in March 2024.
YSRCP asked the government to pay compensation to 758 displaced families.
In a separate statement, the party accused the coalition government of borrowing and spending too much money.
It said the government was spending on publicity and luxury items while promised welfare programs lacked funds.
The government’s response to these accusations was not included in the article.
YSRCP accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of claiming credit for the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project.
The party said the project was designed to irrigate 4.47 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 15.25 lakh people.
YSRCP attributed most project progress to the administrations of YS Rajasekhara Reddy and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The party questioned plans for another inauguration after Jagan dedicated the twin tunnels on March 6, 2024.
YSRCP also criticized the coalition government’s borrowing, spending priorities and alleged lack of funds for welfare schemes.
- Who
- YSRCP leaders TJR Sudhakar Babu and Karumuri Venkata Reddy criticized Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the coalition government.
- What
- YSRCP accused Naidu of claiming credit for the Veligonda Project and criticized the government’s borrowing, spending and welfare priorities.
- When
- The statements were made on Friday; the article also refers to the twin tunnels being dedicated on March 6, 2024.
- Where
- The statements were made at the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- YSRCP said earlier administrations completed most of the Veligonda work and alleged that the coalition government was misusing public funds while withholding money from welfare schemes.
- Project
- Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project
- Planned benefits
- Irrigation for 4.47 lakh acres and drinking water for 15.25 lakh people across 30 mandals
- Tunnel progress cited
- YSRCP said 20.33 km of tunnelling was completed between 2004 and 2014, while about 6.6 km was excavated during 2014–19.
- Tunnel dedication
- YSRCP said YS Jagan Mohan Reddy dedicated the twin tunnels on March 6, 2024.
- Displaced families
- The party demanded Rs 112 crore in compensation for 758 eligible families.
- Borrowing allegation
- YSRCP claimed the government had accumulated Rs 3.86 lakh crore in debt over 26 months.
- Spending allegations
- The party cited spending on residences, lighting, vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and advertisements, including about Rs 1,500 crore earmarked for advertising.