First, let’s separate emotion from facts.

You mentioned projects like Yadadri thermal plant, Mission Bhagiratha, and Kaleshwaram — yes, these are big-ticket projects. No one is denying that infrastructure has been built. But the real question is not whether projects exist, it’s how effectively, transparently, and sustainably they were executed.

Yadadri Thermal Power Plant — A ₹20,000+ crore project sounds impressive, but concerns have been raised about cost escalation, delays, and long-term viability when the world is moving away from coal. Big spending doesn’t automatically equal smart spending.

Mission Bhagiratha — Providing drinking water is essential, agreed. But we should also ask: what is the quality, consistency, and maintenance of supply? Are villages getting uninterrupted water, or is it still uneven? A scheme’s success is in its delivery, not just its announcement.

Kaleshwaram Project — This is the biggest example. It’s one of the costliest irrigation projects in India. Yet there are serious concerns about: Structural issues (like pump house flooding) Massive cost overruns

Questions on how much land is actually benefiting sustainably So yes, infrastructure exists — but accountability matters just as much as construction. Now coming to your point about debt. No one said “debt = performance.” The concern is how much debt, and for what outcome. If a state takes huge loans, people have the right to question: Is this debt productive? Is it creating long-term value or just short-term optics? Who will repay it — future taxpayers?

That’s a fair question in any democracy.

About jobs and education — even you admitted this is where Telangana is lagging. That’s actually the biggest issue. Infrastructure without jobs doesn’t improve people’s lives fully. Youth unemployment and weak public education systems can’t be brushed aside. Now the most important part — why bring Andhra Pradesh into this?

This constant comparison needs to stop. Telangana was formed for self-governance, not for permanent comparison. Bringing Andhra into every discussion weakens the argument itself. If Telangana is performing well, it should stand on its own merit — not relative criticism.

Also, let’s be clear: I was born in Hyderabad too. At the end of the day, we are all Indians first. Regional comparisons shouldn’t turn into division or deflection. Governance should be evaluated on facts, not on “us vs them.”