CPI terms Budget a self-congratulatory exercise
The Communist Party of India (CPI) criticized the 2026-2027 State Budget, accusing the coalition government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu of prioritizing self-congratulation over welfare and development. The CPI's state secretary, G. Eswaraiah, highlighted the lack of progress on promised initiatives like unemployment allowance, job creation, and women's assistance, while expressing concerns about the budget's impact on government employees and the state's debt burden.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Critics, including former bureaucrats and civil society representatives, challenged the Andhra Pradesh state budget's fiscal realism and welfare provisions.
— The Hindu
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister approved 27 projects totaling ₹29,021 crore, emphasizing a "Speed of Doing Business" policy.
19 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Vizianagaram officials will present constituency-specific development plans to Chief Minister Naidu, focusing on airport construction and economic growth.
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