Archive · 22 Aug 2026
YSRCP Alleges Andhra Industries Leave Over Coalition Harassment
The YSRCP says businesses are facing problems in Andhra Pradesh.
Its spokesperson alleged that coalition leaders are demanding money and contracts from companies.
He said two large planned projects moved to other states.
He also questioned the government’s claims about new investments and jobs.
He said some land given to companies was later taken back.
Cement and thermal businesses were also allegedly pressured.
The coalition government has claimed it attracted major investments and jobs.
The article does not include a direct response from the government to these allegations.
YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivashankar alleged that harassment and extortion demands are driving industries out of Andhra Pradesh.
He claimed the proposed Tata Power and Websol projects shifted to Odisha and West Bengal, respectively.
Sivashankar questioned the coalition government’s claims of attracting Rs 24 lakh crore in investments and creating 20 lakh jobs.
He alleged that land allotted to Coca-Cola, Azad Mobility, GINFRA and Jupiter projects was taken back, affecting employment.
He said industrial interference has increased and Andhra Pradesh’s Ease of Doing Business ranking fell from first to eighth.
- Who
- YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivashankar made the allegations against Andhra Pradesh’s coalition government and its leaders.
- What
- He alleged that harassment, extortion demands and policy actions are driving away industries and investment.
- When
- The remarks were made on Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- The statement was made at the YSRCP Central Office in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, concerning industries across the state.
- Why
- Sivashankar said coalition leaders were interfering with businesses and demanding contracts, while government investment and employment claims lacked publicly disclosed details.
YSRCP’s allegations
Coalition government’s stated claims
Industrial climate
YSRCP’s allegations
YSRCP says harassment, extortion demands and pressure over contracts are driving existing and prospective investors away.
Coalition government’s stated claims
The coalition government is presented as claiming that it has attracted Rs 24 lakh crore in investments and created 20 lakh jobs.
Investment transparency
YSRCP’s allegations
YSRCP has demanded that the government publish details of the projects and beneficiaries supporting its investment and employment claims.
Coalition government’s stated claims
The article does not provide a direct government response or project-by-project details.
Business environment
YSRCP’s allegations
YSRCP says Andhra Pradesh’s Ease of Doing Business ranking fell to eighth and that land cancellations harmed employment opportunities.
Coalition government’s stated claims
The article does not state the coalition government’s response to the ranking, land cancellations or the specific allegations.
- Alleged Tata Power investment
- Rs 6,675 crore project proposed in Nellore that Sivashankar said moved to Odisha.
- Alleged Websol investment
- Rs 3,538 crore project planned at Naidupeta that Sivashankar said shifted to West Bengal.
- Government investment claim
- The coalition government has claimed it attracted Rs 24 lakh crore in investments.
- Government employment claim
- The coalition government has claimed it created 20 lakh jobs.
- Ease of Doing Business ranking
- Sivashankar said Andhra Pradesh fell from first place during YS Jagan’s tenure to eighth place.
- Industrial companies named
- UltraTech, Dalmia, Vicat, Srichakra and Bharathi Cements were named in allegations of interference and intimidation.
- Land cancellations alleged
- Sivashankar said land linked to Coca-Cola, Azad Mobility, GINFRA and Jupiter projects was taken back or cancelled.