Why Not Take a Car If Flights Are Canceled? – Netizens Question Jagan Amid Cyclone Montha

With the Indian Meteorological Department warning of Cyclone Montha’s severe impact in Andhra Pradesh, the state government has gone on high alert. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, putting aside his age and fatigue, has been personally reviewing the situation for the past two days, working continuously to ensure minimal damage to people and property. He has been closely monitoring relief operations at the ground level to protect citizens from the storm’s effects. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Minister Nara Lokesh are also actively coordinating with officials to oversee emergency measures.

Ministers and MLAs have been deployed in the cyclone-affected districts to supervise rescue operations and provide assistance to those in need. Even if the situation worsens, the government machinery, along with the ruling alliance, is making preparations to handle any crisis effectively. Meanwhile, many people are questioning the Leader of the Opposition, former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, about his absence during this crucial time. These are not political attacks from the ruling coalition but genuine questions being raised by common citizens on social media.

Several users have asked,  Mr. Jagan, you promised to stand by the poor, the Scheduled Castes, and the Scheduled Tribes. But where are you now when the people need you?  Others have posted sharper remarks, saying, At least now, step out of Tadepalli and be with the people. According to reports, Jagan is currently not in Tadepalli. Political circles suggest that he might have moved to a safe zone in Bengaluru ahead of the cyclone’s impact. This has led to another question circulating online — if Jagan is unable to travel by air, why can’t he reach Andhra Pradesh by road?

In response, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) issued a statement claiming that Jagan’s flight was canceled due to the cyclone and that was the only reason he could not return to Tadepalli. However, netizens are not convinced, with many commenting, “If flights are canceled, he could have taken a car.” It remains to be seen how the YSRCP will respond to this growing public criticism.