Andhra Rivals Lock Horns Over Pension Delivery Ban Amid Allegations of Financial Irregularities
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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and former CM Chandrababu Naidu are locked in a feud over an EC order to stop volunteers from delivering pensions.
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The order came after a complaint alleging financial irregularities in the pension scheme from Naidu's ally and former election commissioner Ramesh Kumar.
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YSRCP has accused TDP of orchestrating the complaint to create trouble for beneficiaries, while TDP alleges the government lacks funds due to irregularities.
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The pension scheme is a hallmark of Jagan's welfare schemes that helped him sweep 2019 polls, so any issues with it could dent YSRCP's prospects.
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TDP sees an opportunity to topple the government by accusing it of running sham welfare schemes and siphoning money.