Naidu Issues Directives to Ministers on Assembly Conduct and Public Accountability
In a significant development from Vijayawada, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday issued a series of directives to his ministerial colleagues, emphasizing preparedness, discipline, and public service during the ongoing Assembly session. The instructions came during an interaction following the completion of the Cabinet agenda, where Naidu laid out clear expectations for governance and legislative conduct.
Assembly Preparedness and Ministerial Responsibilities
Chief Minister Naidu explicitly directed all ministers to attend the Assembly fully prepared with subject-specific material and cautioned them against making casual statements simply because there is no opposition presence in the House. He emphasized that despite the absence of opposition members, ministers must maintain the highest standards of accountability and transparency in their legislative duties.
Naidu further instructed ministers to remain in their chambers from 2 PM until evening after the Assembly session concludes each day. During this time, they are expected to meet with MLAs and resolve pending departmental issues efficiently. The chief minister stressed that replies in the House must be brief, clear, and easily understandable to ensure effective communication with both legislators and the public.
Srisailam Temple Queue Incident and Police Response
Taking serious note of the recent incident at the Srisailam temple queue lines, Chief Minister Naidu stated that police acted with excessive zeal in handling the situation. He observed that prior announcements on the public address system could have prevented confusion when senior citizens were moved out of the queue, suggesting that better communication protocols could have averted the misunderstanding.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha provided clarification during the meeting, explaining that some devotees misunderstood the movement of elderly pilgrims as a diversion through a different route. The discussion highlighted the need for improved crowd management strategies at religious sites to ensure devotees' comfort and safety.
Inspection of Amaravati Residential Complexes
In another important directive, Naidu instructed ministers to personally inspect the residential complexes under construction for MLAs and ministers in Amaravati. He noted with concern that despite earlier instructions, none of the ministers had visited the construction sites to assess progress and quality. The government is currently building high-rise towers for MLAs and villas for ministers, with most works reportedly nearing completion. The chief minister's insistence on site visits underscores his commitment to ensuring timely and quality completion of these infrastructure projects.
MLA Performance Reviews and Developmental Messaging
Earlier in the day, Naidu addressed NDA MLAs after the first day of the Assembly session, revealing plans for performance reviews of each legislator during the current session. He indicated he would personally speak to 40 legislators as part of this evaluation process, demonstrating hands-on leadership in assessing legislative effectiveness.
The chief minister urged MLAs to prepare thoroughly on various subjects and keep their speeches crisp and short to maximize impact. Citing the remarkable turnaround of Vizag Steel Plant from a ₹450 crore loss to profitability as an example, Naidu asked MLAs to take such developmental achievements to the people, effectively communicating government successes to constituents.
Political Coordination and Opposition Concerns
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan added a political dimension to the discussions by cautioning MLAs against what he described as conspiracies by the opposition YSRCP. He alleged attempts to create religious divides in politics and called for stronger coordination among alliance partners from the state level down to wards. This emphasis on political unity reflects the government's awareness of opposition strategies and the importance of maintaining coalition cohesion.
The comprehensive set of directives from Chief Minister Naidu covers multiple aspects of governance, from legislative discipline and public service to infrastructure oversight and political strategy. These instructions come at a crucial time as the government seeks to demonstrate effective administration and deliver on developmental promises to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
