YSRC Announces 5 Lakh for Blast Victims

Visakhapatnam: The YSRCP on Saturday announced financial support for the victims of the recent explosion at Escientia Pharma in the Atchutapuram SEZ of Anakapalli district.

Speaking to media, leader of opposition (LoP) in Legislative Council MLC Botsa Satyanarayana stated that YSRC chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy would provide Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured. Party leaders would personally deliver this aid to the victims’ families.

Botsa Satyanarayana criticised the government’s inadequate response to the disaster, highlighting the failure of ministers to act swiftly and the negligence in enforcing safety measures in industries.

In contrast, he recalled his government’s prompt actions during the 2020 LG Polymers gas leak incident, emphasising how swiftly they addressed the situation during pandemic and provided Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for the families of those who lost their lives.

He expressed disappointment at the current government's lack of responsibility and failure to communicate with affected families. Botsa also condemned the recent murder of a YSRCP worker in Etcherla, Srikakulam district.

Prasad was attacked by members of the ruling party and died while undergoing treatment in the hospital. Botsa demanded that murder charges be filed against those responsible and urged an end to such violent acts.