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Jagan says MGNREGA implementation weakened in Andhra Pradesh under TDP-led NDA government
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed on April 21, 2026 that MGNREGA implementation weakened in Andhra Pradesh over the past two years under the TDP-led NDA government, cutting employment and wages for rural workers. He stated that the rural economy relies on the scheme for disposable income and consumption, while noting AP had previously been among the best-performing states. The remarks were made in a post on X.
Why It Matters
The claim points to potential impacts on rural livelihoods and local economies if MGNREGA performance declines, highlighting welfare program relevance in Andhra Pradesh and fueling political debate over governance.
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Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges MGNREGA has weakened in Andhra Pradesh
April 21, 2026
The YSRCP president said the MGNREGA implementation had weakened in Andhra Pradesh over the past two years under the TDP-led NDA government, reducing employment and wages for rural workers. He argued the rural economy relies on the scheme to raise disposable income and boost consumption.
AP was among the best-performing states in MGNREGA implementation
April 21, 2026
In a post on X, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed that Andhra Pradesh had been among the best-performing states in implementing MGNREGA, but noted that recent trends indicate a slowdown in the scheme's rollout and impact.