Many individuals who have worked closely with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy describe him as a leader who makes swift decisions. Former Chief Secretary LV Subrahmanyam, who directly served under Jagan, recently opened up about the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s leadership style, stating, “Jagan’s rapid decisions ended up doing more harm than good.”
According to Subrahmanyam, Jagan rarely sought input or advice from his officers. Once a decision was made, he would stand by it, regardless of alternative perspectives. This style of governance, he said, resulted in several policy missteps during the YSRCP administration.
One notable example is the sand policy. Under the previous government, sand was available freely, but after taking office, Jagan’s administration abruptly reversed that policy. The sudden change caused widespread disruption in the construction industry, leaving thousands of laborers jobless. Some families reportedly slipped into poverty, and there were even tragic accounts of starvation-related deaths.
Another controversial decision was the overhaul of the liquor policy. The government introduced sweeping changes to the liquor distribution system, with allegations that licenses for new distilleries were handed out to individuals close to the ruling party. Despite facing strong public backlash, Jagan remained firm on the policy.
Subrahmanyam further revealed that when officials attempted to provide alternate suggestions, Jagan would respond dismissively, saying, “That decision is already taken. Tell me something else.” He remarked that Jagan treated the Chief Minister’s office like a routine government job—clocking in at 11 AM and out by 6 PM—without the intensity and engagement expected from someone in such a high-stakes role.
He concluded by saying that Jagan relied too heavily on power and money to manage governance. His hasty decisions, combined with a lack of long-term vision and an unwillingness to listen, contributed to a growing wave of public dissatisfaction. Even if Jagan believed his choices were right, they often resulted in unintended consequences for both his government and the people of Andhra Pradesh.
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