NDA will win rural polls, says Minister Janardhan Reddy

Review Meeting

Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy says NDA alliance candidates will win the upcoming Panchayat elections. He held a review meeting on Sunday with key leaders and party workers from the alliance at Belum Caves in Kolimigundla mandal. The meeting focused on election strategy, village-level coordination, active participation of workers, and overall preparedness.

YSRCP Claims

The Minister rejected allegations made by the YSRCP that the state is witnessing lawlessness before the polls. He dismissed claims that the alliance is intimidating candidates or using police to forcibly bind over YSRCP leaders before the nomination stage. He also denied accusations that attacks are happening against people who refuse to agree to unanimous elections, calling the claims a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create fear.

Government Stand

Mr. Janardhan Reddy stated that the YSR Congress Party has weakened so much in the State that they cannot even find candidates to contest for them. He added that the government is committed to a peaceful and transparent electoral process. He blamed YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for spreading false propaganda out of fear of defeat, and urged alliance workers to stay in touch with the public and work together.

Context

Panchayat elections are local body polls held to elect leaders for village-level administration in rural areas. Political parties often hold review meetings to plan grassroot strategies and improve coordination among alliance partners before rural polls.