Naidu invites Modi for relaunch of Amaravati works, extends solidarity in wake of Pahalgam attack
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in New Delhi on Friday and extended wholehearted support to the Central Government in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir.
Condemning the attack in the strongest terms, Mr. Naidu described it as 'an act of cowardice'. He told the Prime Minister, 'We are with you, and the whole country stands with you in whatever decision you take in the interest of the nation.' He expressed confidence in Mr. Modi's strong and stable leadership to guide the country through such difficult times.
Inviting Mr. Modi to visit Amaravati for relaunch of works, the Chief Minister explained the vision for the capital as a futuristic and inclusive city. He welcomed the Prime Minister's suggestions on the city's development, including adopting the Miyawaki model for urban afforestation, which the State government would implement.
Mr. Naidu also extended a personal invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Srisailam, reinforcing the State's deep cultural heritage and the Centre's continued support for Andhra Pradesh's progress.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for his continued support for Andhra Pradesh's development journey.
Conveying his gratitude for the progress on the Polavaram project, Mr. Naidu briefed the Prime Minister about the ongoing works. He also thanked the Prime Minister for considering the sanction of the BPCL Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in the State, noting that early finalisation of the ARAMCO partnership would bring added advantages to the project.
Mr. Naidu appreciated the proactive assistance of the Union Government in facilitating projects like the NTPC expansion and the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant. He also acknowledged the Prime Minister's role in advancing the long-pending demand for Scheduled Caste categorisation in Andhra Pradesh.
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