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Andhra CM Naidu says Jagan's arrest won't serve people's interests
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has dismissed suggestions that his predecessor Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's arrest would benefit the state, asserting his focus remains on economic development and improving living standards.
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has rejected claims that pursuing legal action against former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy constitutes personal revenge, emphasizing that such measures would not serve the people's interests.
Naidu asserted that Andhra Pradesh suffered more significant damage during the YSRCP government's five-year tenure than the losses incurred following the state's bifurcation in 2014. He highlighted what he characterized as infrastructural and administrative challenges inherited by his government following the change of administration.
The Chief Minister stressed his administration's aggressive pursuit of economic equality and improved living standards for Andhra Pradesh residents. He framed his government's agenda as focused on recovery and development rather than retribution, signaling that policy priorities lie in addressing the state's economic challenges.
Naidu's remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of the previous YSRCP administration's tenure, though the Chief Minister's statement suggests his government intends to prioritize forward-looking development initiatives over legal accountability measures against his political predecessor.