Minister Ramanaidu Slams CM Jagan’s Actions on Polavaram, Calls Out Diversion Tactics

Amaravati: Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu criticized CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, suggesting he deserves an “Oscar” for alleged political diversion tactics and spreading misinformation on the Polavaram Project through social media. Ramanaidu accused Jagan of betraying the interests of Andhra Pradesh by undermining the Polavaram Project, saying, “Jagan’s actions show he isn’t committed to public service but rather to deflect accountability.”

Ramanaidu claims Jagan intentionally delayed Polavaram’s progress with a 15-month pause due to reverse tendering and criticized the destruction of critical structures, such as the diaphragm wall, affecting the project’s timeline. He further alleged that Jagan’s administration diverted Rs. 3,800 crore of central funds intended for Polavaram, stalling the project’s linkage with other rivers and obstructing its completion.

He also highlighted other infrastructure setbacks, blaming Jagan’s administration for the collapse of Annamayya Dam, resulting in 38 fatalities, and mismanagement that led to the Pulichintala and Gundlakamma project gates washing away. Ramanaidu further claimed Jagan sought to reduce Polavaram’s height to 41.15 meters, hindering its capacity, while the NDA government intends to restore it to the original 45.72 meters.