RPC chief criticizes Modi regime, calls for political alternative

Rajhamundry – Andhra Pradesh: Rashtriya Praja Congress (RPC) President Meda Srinivas slammed the Modi government for its alleged pro-corporate policies, rising poverty, and democratic erosion, urging Andhra Pradesh to embrace an alternative political structure for development and justice.

Ensuring security through alternative political structure

Speaking at a weekend meeting held at the Rashtriya Praja Congress headquarters, RPC founding president Meda Srinivas emphasized the urgent need for an alternative political framework to protect people’s security and ensure their rights. He criticized the Modi government’s alleged failures, claiming that “45% of Indians oppose the current regime for fostering corporate domination, increasing poverty, and eroding human rights.”

Concerns over election process and democracy

Meda Srinivas expressed deep reservations about the electoral process, particularly the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He accused the government of manipulating elections, saying, “EVM tampering has become a serious concern, with large sections of voters demanding a return to ballot-based elections.”

He labeled the Jamili Election Bill as a threat to democracy and called for its repeal.

Criticizing Rule 92(3)(a) of the Election Rules, he questioned why vital election-related electronic data, such as CCTV footage, is no longer made available to the public.

Allegations against Modi’s governance

The RPC leader accused Prime Minister Modi of running a government that benefits corporate entities while neglecting the common people. Key allegations included:

Increased poverty and economic inequality under the Modi regime.
Exploitation of Andhra Pradesh’s natural resources without proportionate development aid.
Using institutions like the ED and CBI to suppress dissent.
Diverting Andhra Pradesh’s tax contributions to benefit other states while ignoring its development needs.

“Andhra Pradesh is being exploited for political needs while its poverty and unemployment rise,” he remarked, urging voters to elect representatives who can challenge the central government effectively.

Call for democratic activism

Meda Srinivas appealed to democratic activists across India to take a stand against what he described as undemocratic practices. “Boycott elections until EVMs are officially abolished and regular ballot-based elections are restored,” he said, urging citizens to hold the government accountable for transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

A dire situation for Andhra Pradesh

The RPC president lamented the current state of Andhra Pradesh’s representation in Parliament, accusing elected MPs of being “silent spectators who cannot question the central government’s injustices.”

He claimed that Andhra Pradesh’s public representatives have failed to voice concerns about their constituencies.

A new political vision for Andhra Pradesh

Meda Srinivas called on the people of Andhra Pradesh to support a new political structure free from corruption and capable of championing their rights. “If Andhra Pradesh wants to recover from its losses and develop on a war footing, it needs competent leaders who can challenge the status quo,” he said.

The meeting, presided over by RPC Senior Secular DVR Murthy, witnessed active participation from several leaders, including Dudde Suresh, MD Hussain, Gudla Sai Durga Prasad, Valli Srinivasa Rao, Sunkara Venkata Bhaskara Ranga Rao, Vadapalli Jyotish, Lanka Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, Doshi Nishant, Adapa Deva, Masa Appaamma, Naguri Annapurna, Masa Ratnakumari, Masa Jyoti, Doshi Sujal, Masa Bhanu, Masa Durga Doshi Mokshi and others. They reiterated their commitment to building a political alternative that prioritizes the welfare of the people.