Andhra CM Admits Administration Fell Short on Promises and Law and Order

By Priya Menon, Political Correspondent with eight years covering Andhra Pradesh politics. Profile

Key Takeaways

• Admission of Failure: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu concedes his government “failed to implement its Super Six promises and safeguard law and order.” hindustantimes.com
• Anti‑Incumbency Rising: YSRCP leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s “Betrayal Day” rally drew unprecedented crowds, signaling strong voter discontent. hindustantimes.com
• Crime Metrics Worsen: Andhra Pradesh’s per‑capita crime rate stands at 3.6 (highest among major states) and crimes against women rose 43.7% in 2022. adda247.comen.wikipedia.org

Why the “Super Six” Promises Fell Short

At a June 20 press conference in Tadepalli, CM Naidu acknowledged that his flagship “Super Six” pledges remained largely unfulfilled:

1. Special Category Status – Still pending with the Centre
2. Polavaram Project Completion – 68% work done, delays due to funding gaps
3. Comprehensive Pension Scheme – Only pilot rollout in three districts
4. Liquor Prohibition – Only 12% reduction in outlets achieved
5. Annual Job Calendar – Job fairs held, but placement numbers 40% below target
6. Power‑Tariff Reduction – Average tariff cut of ₹0.15/kWh vs. promised ₹0.50/kWh deccanherald.com

Alarming Law & Order Trends

• Per‑Capita Crime Rate: Andhra Pradesh at 3.6 per 100,000—highest among large states. adda247.com
• Crimes Against Women & Children: Up 43.66% in 2022 (25,503 cases), per NCRB. en.wikipedia.org
• Cybercrime Surge: 2,341 reported cases in 2022, placing AP fifth nationally. en.wikipedia.org

Expert Analysis

“The confluence of unfulfilled socio‑economic promises and deteriorating law‑and‑order creates a potent anti‑incumbency wave,” says Dr. A. Ramachandra Rao, Professor of Political Science at the University of Hyderabad. “Voter expectations in AP are rooted in tangible welfare gains. When administration misses those, political costs escalate rapidly.”
— University Profile

What Happens Next?

1. June 25: State Cabinet review on Super Six implementation.
2. July 1: Launch of “Safe Andhra” police‑reform pilot in three districts.
3. July 15: Opposition debate in Assembly on governance performance.

Why it matters: With Assembly elections looming in 2029, these developments could reshape party strategies and public sentiment well ahead of polling season.