Hyderabad: Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, the founder of Lok Satta, has spoken out on the ongoing debate surrounding the volunteer system in the state, intensifying the political discourse in Andhra Pradesh. His remarks come in the wake of strong criticisms levelled against the system by Pawan Kalyan. In his critique, Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan expressed his concern that the Andhra Pradesh government has seemingly abandoned its original duties, placing an unwarranted emphasis on welfare to the detriment of other key areas. He contended that this focus on welfare and the associated volunteer system appears to be driven more by political and electoral considerations rather than a genuine commitment to public service. Highlighting the potential downsides of the volunteer system, Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan questioned the wisdom of volunteers personally delivering rations, suggesting it could lead to increased dependency. Instead, he urged the government to shift its focus back to essential areas like infrastructure, health, education, and the rule of law, implying these are
