Date: January 31, 2025

Credit Fight Over ‘No Bag Day’: Who Truly Deserves the Credit?

No Bag Day: A Great Idea for Schoolchildren, But Who Should Get the Credit Fight?

No Bag Day has brought joy to lakhs of schoolchildren and their families by reducing the weight of school bags. With increasing academic pressure on children, the concept has gained significant importance. This idea is now being implemented in government schools as well, which is a positive development. However, a credit fight has emerged regarding who truly deserves the credit for introducing No Bag Day.

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TDP and YSRCP: Both Claim Credit Fight for No Bag Day

Leaders from both TDP and YSRCP have been claiming ownership of the No Bag Day idea. YSRCP quickly jumped to take credit, accusing Chandrababu Naidu and TDP of copying Chief Minister Jagan’s initiative. In response, TDP social media activists launched a strong counterattack, sharing reports that show Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of No Bag Day being implemented as early as 2018.

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TDP’s Counterclaim: The No Bag Day Initiative Dates Back to 2018

TDP activists pointed to news reports from 2018, validating the claim that the No Bag Day idea was initiated during Chandrababu’s tenure. The evidence from the media shows that the concept of No Bag Day was introduced well before Jagan’s tenure, putting YSRCP leaders on the defensive.

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The Real Credit: A Matter of Perspective

The debate over the credit for No Bag Day continues to spark a war of words on social media. While it’s important to highlight initiatives that were genuinely made during their respective terms, it would be more productive for the political parties to focus on enhancing and supporting these initiatives rather than engaging in a public credit battle. The real winners here are the students who benefit from this progressive step.

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