Chinta Mohan criticizes the Naidu government. for financial mismanagement highlights the progress of Telangana

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Chinta Mohan at a press conference in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo credit: NAGARA GOPAL

Former Union minister and Congress leader Chinta Mohan criticized the Chandrababu Naidu government’s failure to present its budget and its struggle to pay the salaries of government employees.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Mr. Mohan compared the economic trajectories of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh since their bifurcation. He remarked that while Telangana, under the leadership of A. Revanth Reddy, aims to achieve a trillion dollar economy, Andhra Pradesh’s financial situation worsens.

Mr. Mohan noted that his visit to the Telangana Secretariat highlighted the contrast between the two States, with Telangana making progress while Andhra Pradesh remains stagnant. He alleged that governance in Andhra Pradesh is in disarray, with administration from temporary structures.

Commenting on the controversy surrounding Tirumala laddu, Mr. Mohan said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s statements on the issue had damaged his political image. He also observed a growing anti-Naidu sentiment in rural areas, stating that Mr. Naidu to implement the ‘Super 6 schemes’ within 100 days, along with the laddu controversy, had backfired.

On the issue of Scheduled Caste (SC) classification, Mr. Mohan advised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to exercise caution, warning that such moves could deepen divisions within the country. He pointed out that out of India’s 140 million population, 40 million are Dalits, and the SC split had already played a role in the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Mohan also praised the Telangana government’s decision on the Musi river, but suggested that the chief minister consult intellectuals before taking major decisions.