Many ruling party MPs took up social activities to celebrate the second anniversary of the formation of the YSR Congress Party’s government in the state.
In Srikalahasti, MLA Biyyapu Madhusudhan Reddy distributed handcarts to a hundred street vendors. “The move should offer them a livelihood after the COVID-19 crisis. This will encourage small traders to move away from the market and reach customers in residential colonies directly. This will have the double benefit of ensuring social distancing in the main bazaar and improving the sources of income for the small street vendors, ”explained Reddy.
While the move was appreciated by many, the color of the wheelbarrows – painted blue, white, and green – raised eyebrows as they looked similar to the colors of the YSRCP. However, Mr Madhusudhan Reddy said that there was nothing wrong with the color choice.
“The government offered 10 lakh to the children of those who died of COVID-19 to give them courage and hope,” the MLA said.
Tirupati MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who performed final rites for those who had died twice from COVID in the past, did the same on the second anniversary of the party’s takeover. This time he conducted the funeral for COVID victims from multiple faiths. Using PPE equipment, Mr Karunakar Reddy, who has been infected with COVID-19 twice, disposed of each corpse according to the person’s belief.
Government Whip and Chandragiri MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy gave 5 lakh worth of financial aid to the frontline fighters who provided services in COVID Care Centers. He distributed checks worth 2,500 yen per capita per month from his own pocket to the medical staff, nursing staff, plumbing staff, security staff, ANMs, lab technicians, ASHA staff and others employed at the Chandragiri area hospital.