Chandrababu Naidu Takes 'Half-Engine Sarkar' Jab at AAP, Says Kejriwal's Delhi Model Has 'Failed'

New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took a jab at the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saying that its model has “failed” and people should vote for a party that could lead to inclusive growth. The comment comes as the national capital braces for the upcoming Assembly elections. 

Speaking at a press conference, Naidu said people are worried about staying in Delhi because of the “weather and political pollution." He added that there has been no development in the national capital.

"Politicians have to always think about today, tomorrow and the future. A government with good public policy can transform society," he said.

Slamming the AAP government, Naidu said Delhi has a "half-engine sarkar", and needs a double-engine sarkar to achieve development.

Performance and better living standards are becoming relevant and not ideology, Naidu said and added "poor people in Delhi have to think if they want to live permanently in slums." Naidu, whose party TDP is an ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, also said that his party fully supports Budget 2025 as it aims to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

"We are in agreement with them. We are happy. It syncs with our 10 principles of growth," Naidu said.

Delhi goes to polls on February 5 and the results will be declared on February 8.

(Inputs from PTI)