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"},{"text":"In a sharp post on X, Jagan accused the administration of using the scheme as a cover to reward its own supporters while pushing thousands of women into joblessness."},{"text":"Many of these workers, he noted, have dedicated over two decades to ensuring nutritious meals for schoolchildren, yet now face an uncertain future."},{"text":"Adding to their plight, Jagan highlighted that salaries for the mid-day meal staff have not been paid for the past two months, deepening their financial distress."},{"text":"He recalled that during his tenure, the YSRCP government had raised the honorarium for these workers from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 per month."},{"text":"He reminded the public that the current government had promised even greater support before the elections, but instead is now attempting to dismantle their livelihoods under the guise of modernisation."},{"text":"Jagan pledged that the YSR Congress Party would stand firmly with the mid-day meal workers and fight for their rights."},{"text":"He demanded the immediate release of pending wages and urged the government to fulfil its election commitments by increasing remuneration rather than stripping away the livelihood of thousands of women."},{"text":"“This is not just about wages; it is about dignity and survival,” Jagan asserted, warning that the government's move could devastate families dependent on these modest incomes."},{"text":"He emphasised that the women who have tirelessly served generations of schoolchildren deserve respect and security, not abandonment."},{"text":"The controversy over \"Smart Kitchens\" has now ignited a wider debate on governance priorities, with critics questioning whether technological upgrades should come at the cost of human welfare."},{"text":"For Jagan, the issue has become a rallying point to showcase his party's commitment to grassroots workers and to challenge what he calls the ruling government's hollow 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