Running Andhra Pradesh will be a tough job for the next government. The state is already buried under a huge debt of Rs 12 lakh crore. On top of that, there are many welfare schemes that need to be implemented properly.
The people have cast their votes, and we’ll find out who they’ve chosen on June 4.
The new government will have a lot on its plate. They’ll need to manage the debt and make sure the state doesn’t sink deeper into it. But that’s easier said than done. Paying off the interest on the existing debt is already a big challenge. And getting more loans will only make things worse.
Experts say it might be a bit easier if the YCP stays in power. But if the TDP alliance takes over, they’ll have to deal with increased spending on things like pensions, unemployment benefits, and free bus rides for women. And the central government might not help fund these schemes. They’ve been advising states to cut back on freebies.
Also, June 2 marks the end of Hyderabad’s time as a shared capital. Andhra Pradesh will have to sort out a lot of issues related to this change.
The central government has mostly stayed out of the conflicts between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, leaving both states to deal with their problems.
Unemployment is another big issue. Both the YCP and the opposition parties promised to create more jobs. But delivering on that promise won’t be easy.
For whoever is in charge, running Andhra Pradesh will be a tough job with lots of obstacles to overcome.