TPN Correspondent | Andhra Pradesh
A year into the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, frustration is mounting within the Kapu community as the Kapu Corporation remains unfunded, with not even a single rupee released so far. Despite the massive support extended by the community — largely influenced by Janasena chief and current Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan — the lack of progress has left many feeling disappointed and ignored.
While Pawan Kalyan’s efforts in forming the TDP-Janasena-BJP alliance played a pivotal role in defeating the YSRCP and ensuring the coalition's victory, those who stood by him now feel shortchanged. From sacrificing seats to ensuring consolidated votes in favour of coalition candidates, Janasena workers and the Kapu community supported the alliance without hesitation — even when it hurt their own political aspirations.
A Silent Corporation, A Waiting Chairman
Despite the Kapu Corporation having a chairman, Subbarayudu, and an MD, the situation on the ground remains stagnant. “There’s a file showing budget allocations on paper, but no funds have arrived, so there’s nothing we can do,” say sources within the Corporation. The office lies deserted, and countless applications for loans, scholarships, and overseas education continue to pile up with no sign of processing or assistance.
Even though the government claimed Kapu welfare would be covered under BC welfare allocations, no clarity has been given. Subbarayudu, who initially resisted accepting the Chairman post knowing the political situation, eventually took charge but has reportedly remained quiet, possibly due to lack of real backing.
History Repeating?
In 2014, Chandrababu Naidu had promised reservations for Kapus. After losing power, Jagan Mohan Reddy used Mudragada Padmanabham’s movement to build momentum for Kapu reservation, even as the Tuni incident involving a train burning shocked the state. Jagan later backtracked, saying reservations weren't feasible, and simply counted Kapus under existing welfare schemes to claim inclusivity without exclusive allocation.
During his tenure, he promised ₹1,000 crore for Kapu Corporation but never released it — a move that drew strong criticism.
With Pawan Kalyan as Deputy CM and Janasena part of the ruling coalition, expectations were naturally high. The Kapu community believed that their long-standing issues would finally be addressed. However, the reality has been disappointing so far, and many are now asking when Chandrababu and Pawan will respond.
Is this another chapter of unfulfilled promises, or will the leaders who won with the support of this community finally break their silence and act?
