Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Jagan Criticizes TDP on Andhra Pradesh Fiscal Performance
Jagan Reddy, who used to be the leader of Andhra Pradesh, is saying the new leaders aren't managing the state's money well.
He points to official reports showing the state isn't making much money, even though the country's economy is growing well.
He's also worried because the state is borrowing a lot of money quickly.
He's comparing how things are now to when he was in charge, saying the current leaders promised things would be better, but the numbers don't show it.
He thinks the state's finances are in trouble.
Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the current government's fiscal management, citing CAG data.
Reddy stated that Andhra Pradesh's revenue growth was only 3.08% in 2024-25.
He noted the central government reported a 9.8% GDP growth and 12.04% revenue growth.
Reddy highlighted that state liabilities increased by Rs 1.86 lakh crore in 14 months.
He mentioned lower GST and sales tax collections in the first four months of 2025-26.
- Who
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (former CM) and the current TDP-led government.
- What
- Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the current government's financial management.
- When
- The current fiscal situation in Andhra Pradesh is being discussed.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Reddy is questioning the state's financial health, citing slow revenue growth and increasing debt.
Jagan Mohan Reddy's View
TDP-led government's View
Fiscal Performance
Jagan Mohan Reddy's View
The current government is experiencing 'fiscal stress' due to slow revenue growth.
TDP-led government's View
The current government's financial performance is satisfactory.
Debt Levels
Jagan Mohan Reddy's View
The rate of debt accumulation is concerning and needs rethinking.
TDP-led government's View
The debt levels are manageable and acceptable.
- Former CM
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
- Current Government
- TDP-led alliance
- Revenue Growth (2024-25)
- 3.08%
- GDP Growth (Projected)
- 9.8%
- Central Revenue Growth
- 12.04%
- Liabilities Increase (first 14 months)
- Rs 1.86 lakh crore
- Liabilities Increase (2019-2024)
- Rs 3.32 lakh crore