Anagani alleges Jagan, Roja ‘stumbling blocks' in State's development
Speaking to the media here on Tuesday (July 22), he said that it was 'below dignity' for him to speak on some politicians who were bent on stalling development in the State.
'Our Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu made 56 field level trips across the State during the last 13 months, but our former Chief Minister does not even have the intention of attending the Assembly sessions. If Jagan is really interested in the people's welfare, why does not he attend the Assembly?', he asked.
The Minister joined MLAs Arani Srinivasulu (Tirupati) and Bojjala Venkata Sudhir Reddy (Srikalahasti), MCT Commissioner N. Mourya and Andhra Pradesh Greening and Beautification Corporation Chairperson M. Sugunamma to celebrate the city's impressive 'Swachh Survekshan' rankings in an event organised by the MCT.
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