Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reiterated that his government would waive the farmers’ loans and always protect their interests.
Addressing a roadside meeting at Jangareddygudem, Naidu said in spite of financial crunch the State is facing, the AP government would keep its word by waiving off loans of the farmers. The government would pay Rs 1,000 pension to old-age people from October 2. He also said Ashrams would be constructed for old-age persons. Naidu is on a two-day tour of West Godavari district since Wednesday.
Naidu said, “We will work for the people till our last drop of blood”. He said he is visiting the districts with an aim to provide administration at village level. Alleging that the previous government patronized middlemen and pairavikars, Naidu said his government is for the welfare of poor people. He also said clear directions have been issued to the authorities concerned to close down belt shops. He also appealed to the people not to believe rumors as some political leaders were indulging in spreading false information about Polavaram project.
Eluru MP Manganti Babu was present at the meeting. Earlier, the Chief Minister held a review meeting with West Godavari district officials at Alapati Gangabhavani Kalyana mandapam at Jangareddygudem. He accepted proposals for district development from the officials.
Ministers Kamineni Srinivas, Manikyala Rao, Sujata and others attended the review meeting.
——NSS