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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has taken swift action since assuming office, fulfilling five key promises made during his campaign. These decisions include declaring Amaravati as the sole capital of the state, revoking the Land Titling Act, increasing welfare pensions, publishing an annual jobs calendar, and ordering a skill census.
The announcement of Amaravati as the capital reverses the decision of the previous YSRCP government, which had proposed a 'three capital formula' for 'decentralised governance'. The move is seen as a major victory for the TDP and its supporters, who believe that Amaravati is the rightful capital of the state.
The decision to revoke the Land Titling Act, which was passed by the YSRCP government in September 2022, is also seen as a significant move. Naidu had termed the Act a 'Land Grabbing Act' during the campaign, alleging that it was intended to take over people's lands in the name of surveys.
The increase in welfare pension amounts is another key decision that is likely to benefit a large number of people in the state. The previous YSRCP government had faced criticism for its handling of welfare schemes, and this move by Naidu is seen as an attempt to address those concerns.
The decision to publish an annual jobs calendar is also seen as a positive step. The lack of jobs and investments was one of the major poll planks of the TDP, and this move is seen as an attempt to address that issue.
The skill census is another initiative that has been welcomed by many. Naidu has said that the census will help to gauge the skill levels of people and compare them to the global skill requirement, which will help to address skill shortcomings and make people more employable.
Overall, the five decisions announced by Naidu are seen as a positive step towards fulfilling the promises made during his campaign. The TDP is hoping that these decisions will help them to extend their lead over the YSRCP at a time when it seems to be down and out.