YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, alleging that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government is deliberately misrepresenting housing projects initiated during the YSRCP’s 2019–2024 term as its own accomplishments. The accusation comes amid growing concerns over administrative continuity in one of Andhra Pradesh’s flagship welfare programs.
Zero Progress in 18 Months: TDP’s Housing Inaction Exposed
Since the TDP-led NDA alliance assumed power in June 2024, not a single new house has been sanctioned under the state’s housing scheme for the economically weaker sections. No land acquisition has been recorded, and no fresh budgetary allocations have been made for new construction. Despite this standstill, official statements and public events continue to project an image of active housing development.
The 3 Lakh Claim: A Breakdown of Inherited Projects
The TDP government has repeatedly cited 3,00,092 houses as evidence of its housing push. However, detailed records show that every one of these units was sanctioned, funded, and brought to various stages of construction during the YSRCP regime. Specifically, 1,40,010 houses were at the final completion stage, 87,380 had reached slab level, and 66,845 were under construction below slab level at the time of government transition.
October 12, 2023: The Day YSRCP Made History
One of the most significant milestones in Andhra Pradesh’s housing sector remains the mass housewarming event organized by the YSRCP government on October 12, 2023. On that day, 7,43,396 families entered their new homes simultaneously across the state an administrative and logistical achievement recognized as a national record. This event was the result of meticulous planning, land distribution, and construction monitoring over four years.
Scale of YSRCP’s Housing Revolution
During its tenure, the YSRCP government distributed house site pattas over 71,800 acres, registering 71.19 lakh titles directly in the names of women beneficiaries to promote gender equity and legal ownership. A total of 31.19 lakh pattas were issued statewide, and 21.75 lakh houses were formally sanctioned. Even amidst the severe disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 9 lakh houses were completed and handed over to eligible families.
From Credit Claim to Land Threat: A Pattern of Misrepresentation
Jagan Mohan Reddy has warned that beyond mere publicity, there are indications that the TDP government is considering reallocation of vacant house sites originally earmarked for the poor. With nearly 10 lakh sanctioned houses still awaiting completion, the YSRCP has called for a joint monitoring mechanism to ensure these units are built and handed over without delay or diversion. The party has demanded a white paper on all housing-related activities since June 2024, including sanctions, expenditures, and land use.
Political analysts view this controversy as part of a broader pattern in post-election governance transitions, where incoming administrations seek to rebrand ongoing schemes. However, housing for the landless poor remains a sensitive socio-economic issue in Andhra Pradesh, where rural distress and migration are directly linked to shelter insecurity.
The YSRCP has announced plans to raise the matter in the upcoming Assembly session and launch a public awareness campaign to protect beneficiary rights. Party workers have been directed to verify ground-level status of all sanctioned projects and report any attempts at encroachment or delay.
As the debate intensifies, citizens await clarity on whether the TDP government will acknowledge past contributions and focus on deliver or continue a narrative that risks undermining public faith in welfare institutions.
