"Criticism must be constructive, irresponsible statements will not be tolerated": Pawan Kalyan slams YSRCP at 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara' project foundation ceremony

Peravali (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 20 : Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday addressed a gathering after participating in the foundation-laying ceremony of the "Amarajeevi Jaladhara" project held at Peravali in the Nidadavole Assembly constituency of East Godavari district.
According to a release, an amount of Rs 7,910 crore is being spent across five districts in the state for the construction of Water Grid projects under the Amarajeevi Jaladhara initiative. Through these projects, the government is committed to meeting the water needs of 1.21 crore people over the next 35 years.
Pawan Kalyan said that the Water Grid project has been named "Amarajeevi Jaladhara" in memory of Amarajeevi Sri Potti Sriramulu, who sacrificed his life for the self-respect of the Telugu people. "Groundwater in the undivided Godavari districts has become severely contaminated. The situation has reached a stage where people are forced to buy drinking water by paying money to get clean and safe water," Kalyan said.
"Some YSRCP leaders are openly issuing threats, saying they will return to power and 'settle scores.' They are intimidating contractors by threatening to send them to jail for carrying out development works. To all of them, there is only one message: the Yogi Adityanath-style treatment is the right answer. If the government is determined, even strong Naxalism has been crushed in the past. If such hired rowdies continue to issue threats, they should think about what their situation would be if the government takes firm political decisions," Kalyan alleged.
Kalyan added, "Criticism is natural in a democracy, but it must be constructive. Crossing limits and indulging in irresponsible statements will not be tolerated; if boundaries are crossed, those boundaries will be erased."
The Andhra Deputy CM further questioned the opposition, stating, "Some leaders have stooped so low in politics that they tried to incite divisions among small children in Pithapuram in the name of caste. Is this how a decent human being behaves? Are there no other ways to do politics? Those who resort to such acts should feel ashamed."
Kalyan further said, "Due to the negligence of the previous government, when the Jal Jeevan Mission deadline ended in 2024, thousands of crores meant to meet drinking water needs remained unused. With the scheme's deadline expiring, those funds were wasted. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and I went to Delhi and held discussions with senior leaders at the Centre and successfully convinced them to extend the Jal Jeevan Mission project deadline."
He emphasised that the reason Andhra Pradesh is receiving thousands of crores today is the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "With his full cooperation and the vast experience of N Chandrababu Naidu, we are able to take the state forward on the path of development. Whether it is road construction or works being carried out under the Amarajeevi Jaladhara program, strict action will be taken if there is any compromise in quality," Kalyan added.