TDP Badly Needs Orators Like Pemmasani

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a sharp attack on the ruling party over the Lands Resurvey and Land Titling Act. He projected these as major achievements and accused the Chandrababu Naidu government of credit chori, triggering political debate across Andhra Pradesh.

At the same time, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh were in Davos, leading to silence within the TDP camp. No senior leader responded immediately. Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar then stepped forward to address the allegations.

Speaking to the media in Guntur, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar countered the claims with facts and figures. In a brief five minute interaction, he dismantled Jagan Mohan Reddy’s two hour press meet by explaining errors made by the previous government in land reforms.

He stated that survey and resurvey is a central government programme. He explained that incentives were not received earlier due to pending grievances. He added that the current government resolved 2.79 lakh issues through Gram Sabhas and secured ₹500 crore in central incentives.

Pemmasani Chandrasekhar also said public anger was driven by images of Jagan on passbooks, survey stones placed on private lands at a cost of ₹680 crore, and the Land Titling Act. He confirmed that the act was fully repealed due to public resentment.

Notably, he avoided personal attacks or harsh language against Jagan or the YSR Congress ecosystem. Many believe the TDP badly needs leaders like Pemmasani who can clearly explain policy issues to the public with calm and clarity.

There is growing opinion that Pemmasani Chandrasekhar should have been utilised more within the state instead of being sent to Delhi. The party’s lack of direction when Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh are away has also drawn criticism.

Political observers feel the TDP must groom more leaders with strong communication skills. At the very least, Pemmasani should be used effectively in national media debates to strengthen the party’s narrative.