Veerraju optimistic about BJP's success in AP polls

 Vijayawada: AP BJP chief Somu Veerraju, expressed confidence that his party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would secure a third successive term at the Centre. He further asserted that they would form the government in Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming polls, citing the positive response from the public towards the party's welfare schemes and developmental initiatives implemented over the past nine years.

Addressing media persons on Saturday, the senior BJP leader pledged to establish a double-engine government at both the Centre and the state.

He highlighted the successful public meetings held in 20 districts, where the nine-year rule of Prime Minister Modi was explained to the citizens. Veerraju emphasised that the people had responded favourably to the welfare schemes that had benefited them. Additionally, he revealed plans to hold public meetings in Ongole, Chittoor, and Nandyala in the near future.

Veerraju noted the visits of top BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and JP Nadda, to the state, where they addressed public gatherings and outlined the achievements of the party over the last nine years. He observed a noticeable change in the political landscape of the state and expressed his hope for the ‘lotus’  to flourish soon.

Taking aim at the ruling YSR Congress government, Veerraju criticised their failure to effectively implement several Central schemes and their practice of rebranding these schemes to claim credit. He also condemned the state government for exporting rice through ports, despite receiving funds from the Centre for the benefit of the underprivileged. He alleged that despite the allocation of funds under the XIV and XV Finance Commission, the people of Andhra Pradesh were still grappling with various issues.

Regarding recent political developments, Veerraju mentioned a meeting between TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and senior BJP leader Amit Shah, clarifying that it would be unfair to assume any ulterior motives as Naidu has not disclosed details of the meeting thus far. He credited Prime Minister Modi for providing funds to support the implementation of numerous welfare schemes in Andhra Pradesh.