Congress Chief YS Sharmila Leads ‘Thali Bajao’ Protest Against Andhra Pradesh Government

In Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Congress leaders, led by Chief YS Sharmila, staged a ‘Thali Bajao’ protest against the state government on Wednesday. They claimed that the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh failed to fulfill the promises made during elections.

YS Sharmila’s Criticism

YS Sharmila criticized the state government, saying, “So today the Congress party has resorted to an agitation called the ‘Thali Bajao’, demanding why CM Chandrababu Naidu has not fulfilled the super six promises in his manifesto.” She added, “This ‘Thali Bajao’ is intended to awaken Chandrababu Naidu’s government, which is in alliance with the BJP and the Janasena. It has been a hundred days since CM Naidu has been in power and nothing has been done by him for the good of the people here.”

Floods and Government Inaction

Speaking on the recent floods in Andhra Pradesh, Sharmila said, “Seven lakh acres were subject to the floods recently. Yet the BJP has not given a paisa for Andhra Pradesh…They are sitting in power because of the support given by the 25 MPs from Andhra. We demand CM Chandrababu Naidu why he is so aloof, why he is not fulfilling any of his promises…”

Demand for CBI Inquiry

Earlier, YS Sharmila stated that they have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into CM Chandrababu Naidu’s allegation that the previous YSRCP government had used substandard ingredients and animal fat in making Tirupati laddoo, a consecrated sweet. She emphasized that the issue is related to the sentiments and faith of crores of people across the country.

Sharmila told reporters, “Yesterday, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu told that the earlier government was involved in the adulteration of prasadam. This relates to the sentiment, emotions and faith of crores of people, not only in Andhra Pradesh but also all over the country and even internationally.”