
‘Amaravati relaunch a landmark moment'
N Chandrababu Naidu
said the grand relaunch of the
Amaravati capital works
programme was a resounding success, drawing global attention to Andhra Pradesh's ambitious vision for its capital city. He described the event, attended by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
, as surpassing all previous gatherings in the state, thanks to meticulous planning.
Speaking via teleconference with party leaders and workers, Naidu emphasised the government's commitment to restoring Amaravati's past glory. "This programme has turned the eyes of the nation and the world toward Amaravati," he said, adding that the capital represents the self-respect of Andhra Pradesh's 50 million residents.
He highlighted Modi's address, in which the PM underscored Amaravati's potential to become a cornerstone of
Viksit Bharat 2047
, India's vision for national development by 2047.
Naidu assured that construction in Amaravati will now move forward without hurdles. He reiterated his vision of Amaravati as a global city that would create opportunities and jobs for the state's youth.
The CM also noted recent strides in infrastructure and industry: the revival of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant with 11,400 crore in central support, the long-pending railway zone in North Andhra, and fresh funding for the Polavaram project, now targeted for completion by 2027.
Economic development, he said, remains a top priority. New investments include BPCL and ArcelorMittal facilities, green energy plants in Srikakulam, and industrial parks in Orvakal and Kopparthy. The proposed Lepakshi–Kopparthy corridor and MSME parks across all constituencies aim to further boost local economies. "We've already launched MSME parks in 11 constituencies, and soon, every constituency will have one," he said.
Naidu reiterated the government's commitment to its Super-6 promises while addressing both financial and non-financial challenges. He also promised to fill all nominated posts before the party's annual Mahanadu conclave.
Taking aim at the opposition, Naidu asked party workers to counter "baseless criticisms" from the YSRCP and to prepare for the Mahanadu, scheduled to be held in Kadapa from May 27–29, following record-high membership registrations.
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