How are you planning to further develop and expand your party?
I want to develop a party that transcends all barriers and helps the people as one. Jana Sena is a party that will forever be growing because I feel that growing is a never ending process. To be able to establish a strong, powerful party that does good to the people without any caste feelings or others, I think we need young leaders to be a part of our paty.
The Modi government gave a 10% reservation to all the economically backward section people. In the state, the TDP government had given the BCs 5% reservation, but the YSRCP government has now removed all sorts of reservations for them. What’s your opinion on this?
The introduction of EBC reservation was a great step by the Central government because there are thousands of people who belong to the forward classes like Brahmins, and yet do not have the necessary financial means. The Central government gave the decision to state governments about this reservation because only the state government can know which section is more backward in their state. That was why the TDP government gave 5% reservation to BCs. Now that the YSRCP has removed all of that, I think they should check their decision based on the facts of the state.
How should we look at the Atma Nirbhar package announced by PM Modi?
The entire country went into a huge financial crunch because of the Coronavirus lockdown. Looking at the state in the country, it was a wonderful gesture by the PM to announce such a huge package. All the state governments should look at it objectively and use it properly ro develop their respective states, instead of eyeing the money for their benefits.
People have criticised the way the PM has responded to the attacks at Galwan valley. What’s your say on that?
Right from, I have always believed that Narendra Modi is a strong leader who is capable of standing through anything and any decision he has taken. That is the main reason why I had chosen to support him. When the parliament was attacked all those years ago, I felt bad that there wasn’t a strong system at the center, but when Modi became the PM, I felt a little relieved. I think he responded appropriately and is doing what needs to be done.
Handloom workers, construction workers and goldsmiths are being affected the worst during this time. What’s your opinion on that?
The government should do everything in their power to make sure that situations are better for all of these people. The government should make sure that these people get some work to do, because the handloom workers are especially requesting that. They have been requesting for the longest time for employment opportunities, and I think that it is the minimum responsibility of the government to do that. Coming to construction workers, the situation was bad before because of the sand mafia, and it has now gotten worse for them, because of coronavirus. If the YSRCP government doesn’t take proper care about the sand mafia, then I think it’s useless. Goldsmiths also should be given more employment opportunity, with the corporate sectors having occupied that territory as well.
When will the shooting of your upcoming films resume?
I don’t think that any shootings will resume anytime soon, not just my film, but any other main films either. I don’t think it’s really possible to get back to shooting like we did previously, until there’s a proper vaccine in the world.
Jana Sena members have been doing a lot of sical work during this time. What’s your opinion on that?
I think it’s wonderful to see that there are so many people who still care about the people, irrespective of winning or losing the elections. I felt really happy when people from all around the world sent in provisions and other necessary goods during these testing times. I think it is my luck to be able to serve the people through the army that I have, who always support me.