Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to speak about farmers’ woes, says Jakkampudi Raja

TDP nationwide president N. Chandrababu Naidu
| Photo Credit: GIRI KVS

YSRCP East Godavari District President and Rajanagaram MLA Jakkampudi Raja on Sunday acknowledged that TDP National President N. Chandrababu Naidu has no moral right to query the State authorities on farmers’ woes.

Speaking to newsmen at a press convention right here on Sunday, Mr. Raja has reminded that Mr. Naidu had ignored agriculture by treating it as a ‘non-priority sector’ throughout his time period as Chief Minister.

“Mr. Naidu, who toured across the Godavari region last week, gave a 72-hour ultimatum to the State government and threatened to stage a protest against the delay in paddy procurement. He must note that the paddy procurement commenced on April 16 and it was never halted”, stated Mr. Raja.

“We do admit that the agriculture crops in the 13 districts have been affected by the recent rains. However, we have responded to the consequences of the rains without any delay”, claimed Mr. Raja.

Mr. Raja has lamented that Mr. Naidu’s tour within the Godavari area was to meet TDP leaders – Adireddi Appa Rao and Mr. Srinivas and It was not aimed on the farmers’ woes. EOM