Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, addressing a vibrant Independence Day gathering at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada, declared the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA’s “Super Six” poll promises a “superhit,” crediting a “silent revolution” by voters with a 94% strike rate in the 2024 elections for bringing his coalition to power.
Naidu used the occasion to launch a scathing attack on the previous YSRCP government, accusing it of plunging the state into a Rs 10.30 lakh crore debt, stalling key projects like Polavaram, and tarnishing Andhra Pradesh’s image through mismanagement and land disputes.
Naidu emphasized his government’s commitment to welfare, development, and good governance, stating, “The coalition government is a government for the poor. We are spending thousands of crores to raise living standards and uplift poorer sections through welfare schemes.” He highlighted the “Super Six” initiatives, which include Rs 1,500 monthly aid for women aged 19–59, 20 lakh jobs for youth or a Rs 3,000 monthly unemployment allowance, free bus travel for women, Rs 15,000 annually for school-going children (Talliki Vandanam), three free gas cylinders per household (Deepam-2), and Rs 20,000 annual aid for farmers (Annadata Sukhibhava). On Independence Day, Naidu unveiled the ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme, offering free bus travel for women in certain RTC services, calling it a “gift” to the state’s women.
The Chief Minister outlined ambitious goals, including providing housing for all by 2029, with three cents of free land in rural areas and two cents in urban areas. He announced that three lakh completed houses will be handed over soon, with another six lakh by March 2026. Naidu also reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Polavaram Project, dubbed the “lifeline of Andhra Pradesh,” by December 2027, and diverting surplus Godavari water to make Rayalaseema fertile, addressing Telangana’s objections by insisting the plan uses only water that would otherwise flow into the sea.
Criticizing the YSRCP’s tenure, Naidu alleged it stalled Amaravati’s development and created land disputes through flawed surveys. His government has resolved most issues through 17,600 revenue meetings and aims to complete a land resurvey by December 2027. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting Amaravati’s revival, with tenders worth Rs 50,522 crore for 74 infrastructure projects underway, targeting completion by 2028 to make it a “world-class capital.” Additionally, Naidu highlighted investments of Rs 6 lakh crore for 113 projects, poised to create 5.56 lakh jobs, signaling economic revival.
The event featured a police march past, with Naidu inspecting various wings alongside DGP Harish Kumar Gupta. In a post on X, he extended Independence Day greetings, urging unity for the state’s progress as India emerges as a global power. However, voices on X question the feasibility of the “Super Six” amid the state’s financial strain, with some praising Naidu’s vision and others calling for faster implementation. As Andhra Pradesh charts its path forward, Naidu’s bold claims set the stage for a transformative yet challenging tenure.