Chandra Babu faces a daunting task in fulfilling the promises.The state is facing significant challenges with an almost empty treasury and expenditures exceeding income. In addition, there is an urgent need to focus on development and basic facilities. Completing the Polavaram project and making steady progress towards establishing a new capital are also crucial. Amid these challenges, the 25 guarantees assured by the alliance are generating widespread discussion. Many believe fulfilling these promises will be a significant task.
Observers note that the alliance made numerous promises to gain power, with Chandrababu Naidu being the primary proponent. However, forming the government is just the first step; implementing these schemes is equally crucial. The big question is how these schemes will be funded, as they require massive financial resources. The alliance had committed to implementing some promises immediately after coming to power, and any delay could have a substantial impact.
Despite these concerns, TDP supporters have faith in Chandrababu Naidu’s experience. They believe that the political dynamics at the Centre, with TDP and Janasena becoming crucial to the Modi government, will ensure that Andhra Pradesh receives significant support, unlike in the past. This support is essential for the state to see meaningful change.
As the alliance celebrates its big win, reflecting on the 25 promises might temper the initial euphoria. Here are some of the crucial promises made:
First Signature on Mega DSC
Rs 4000 pension for elders
Rs 6000 pension for specially-abled people
Rs 1500 per month for every woman aged 18 and above
Free travel for women in RTC buses
20 lakh jobs for youth
Rs 3000 unemployment allowance every month
Under Talliki Vandanam, Rs 15000 every year to mothers
Three free cylinders for every family
Rs 20000 investment help to farmers every year
Rs 10000 honorarium to volunteers
Free sand
Anna Canteens to feed the poor
Scrapping the Land Titling Act
Free water connection providing pure water to every house
BC Protection Act
Poor-to-rich scheme to uplift the poor
200 units of free electricity for Maggam Handloomers and 500 units for Maramaggam Handloomers
No hike in electricity charges
Pension for BCs from the age of 50
Two cents of land for every poor family
House construction with quality materials for every poor family
Rs 1 lakh under Pelli Kanuka
Revival of the foreign education scheme
Gifts for festivals without any conditions
These promises, if fulfilled, could bring significant changes to the state, but the challenge lies in securing the necessary funds and ensuring timely implementation.