AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy,ever since he assumed power in Andhra Pradesh has been relentlessly working for the overall development of the weaker sections. Now YSRCP MP Vijaya Sai Reddy said CM Jagan is committed to the development of ST and the tribals in the state.
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha in support of the ST Amendment bill introduced by the Union Government, Vijaya Sai Reddy said “The government in Andhra Pradesh has established a tribal university in the area where tribes are living. For it, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy even convinced Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The State government has provided hundreds of acres of land for setting up a tribal university,”
He continued saying RoFR pattas were issued to tribals and added “It was started by YS Rajasekhara Reddy, when he was the Chief Minister of erstwhile undivided AP. A total of 1.3 lakh acres were given to 55,000 tribals,” He pointed "Andhra Pradesh State Assembly passed a resolution to give ST status to Valmiki and Boya communities. “The YSRC seeks Centre’s approval of the same,”
Vijaya Sai Reddy rubbished the claims of the opposition TDP party which is spreading likes that Jagan is against SCs and STs.
