Andhra Minister Lokesh accuses Jagan of 'extravagant' expenditure on palaces and air travel
Amaravati (PTI): Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday accused former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of wasting public money through "massive residential construction and extensive air travel bills" during his tenure.
Lokesh alleged that nearly Rs 500 crore was spent on palatial structures and Rs 222 crore on chartered flights.
He further criticised the previous YSRCP government for pushing Andhra Pradesh into financial distress.
"While people struggled for jobs and amenities, their (then) CM Jagan was splurging Rs 500 crore on a palace and Rs 222 crore on flying around. We're finally hearing the truth," said Lokesh in a post on 'X'.
The TDP leader alleged that the governance collapsed as money meant for welfare was channelled toward luxury-driven priorities and personal comforts during the previous YSRCP government between 2019 and 2024.
Reacting to Lokesh's allegations, the YSRCP alleged that the IT minister is propagating misinformation.
"At such a young age in politics, you have already mastered the art of becoming a con artist in spreading cooked up lies," the YSRCP said in a post on 'X'.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
