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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu appeals to Telugu diaspora to invest in state
Vijayawada: Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has said that his visit to Singapore has been planned to undo the gross blunders committed by the previous YSRCP regime. He said that Andhra Pradesh 's global image was badly hit due to YSRCP's unruly policies and corrupt practices. Naidu made an emotional appeal to Telugu diaspora to invest in Andhra Pradesh to bring it on to development track. Naidu on Sunday addressed a mammoth gathering of over 2,500 people of the Telugu diaspora from Southeast Asia in Singapore. Telugu people from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia atended the event. He remarked that Telugu people have adapted to the changing global scenarios. He said that the reforms brought by the TDP-led governments have transformed the lives of Telugu people. Naidu said that the Singapore government prepared a master plan for Amaravati for free following his personal request. He said he had entrusted the construction of the seed capital Singapore govt after seeing their amazing performance in construction of townships in many countries. However, the regime change in the state in 2019 election has led to blaming the Singapore govt which created unnecessary gap with the state govt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "I came to Singapore to rectify the past mistakes and set the records straight. I came to re-establish the AP brand in Singapore. I regret the inconvenience caused to Singapore during the previous regime. The Singapore government may not come forward again for the construction of seed capital, but I wanted to share the facts the political leadership of Singapore. Amaravati would have reached Singapore's level had TDP won 2019 elections," said Naidu. Naidu said that they would ensure that such mistakes do not happen again. He said that he had great admiration and respect for Singapore. It stands as a testament to integrity and honesty. Corruption is minimal here. "We are developing a Quantum Valley in Amaravati and have announced a Green Hydrogen Valley. There is a long coastline, and many ports can be built. Port-based industries can be established on a large scale. There will be 20 ports in AP, with the potential for 15-20 airports. There is immense scope for development. Andhra Pradesh will be the logistics hub of India. We are working with the Gates Foundation and Tata in the health sector. Many Telugu people hold key positions in prominent organisations abroad. Such individuals can share their experiences with AP. They can invest or be service providers. Whatever you wish to do, the government is ready to fully cooperate," Naidu assured. CM assured that he would ensure direct flights are operated from Singapore to Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati in AP. HRD and IT minister Nara Lokesh, municipal administration minister Narayana, Industries minister TG Bharat, NRTS chairman Dr Vemuru Ravikumar and others were also present.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Naidu urges party MPs to prioritise state issues and secure central funds
Vijayawada: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu advised TDP MPs to raise issues such as support prices for farmers, water concerns, and the necessary funds needed for the state. He emphasised explaining the initiatives of the state government for industrialisation, creating job opportunities, and technological adoption. Naidu asked the MPs to focus on bringing more funds to the state from the Centre under various schemes. Naidu held a Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party (TDPP) meeting with all MPs at his residence on Friday. The meeting, also attended by TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh, saw Naidu express satisfaction over the performance of MPs. He said that TDP MPs regularly attended Parliament sessions, which was reflected in the attendance rate of 86.2%, compared to the average MPs' attendance of 85%. He also expressed satisfaction over the questions raised and participation in debates in Parliament. Naidu urged MPs to raise issues pertaining to Andhra Pradesh whenever an opportunity arises. He also suggested highlighting the good work done by Prime Minister Modi. Naidu said that the MPs should participate in discussions on topics like Operation Sindoor and the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and support the central government's stance. The chief minister further advised MPs to maintain continuous coordination with the departments allocated to them. Parliament members should have first-hand information on what is happening in their respective departments and should immediately take advantage of bringing funds and projects to the state. He asked them to focus on schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission and Health Mission to secure additional funds. Naidu warned MPs to stay away from unnecessary controversies and to work closely with people. He asked them to address people's issues like the mango price crisis, required assistance from the Centre, and issues like the reduction of GST on mango pulp. He also suggested explaining the progress happening in the state and innovative programmes like Quantum Valley, Green Hydrogen Valley, population management, and P4 in Parliament. He said that the criminal political issues of the opposition should also be mentioned. "It is unfortunate that we have to do politics with people having a criminal mindset. They should be exposed at the national level as to how the opposition is behaving like a spoilsport in Andhra Pradesh," said Naidu.
News18
18-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Secure funds for Andhras development projects, says CM Naidu to TDP MPs
Amaravati, Jul 18 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday asked TDP MPs to intensify their efforts to secure the necessary funds and advance key development projects of the state in the Parliament. Chairing a Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting at his camp office, the CM emphasised the importance of utilising the Parliament sessions effectively. 'Intensify efforts to secure the necessary funds and advance key development projects for the state," said Naidu in a release. He urged the MPs to raise crucial issues such as the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers, river water disputes, and industrial development. Naidu emphasised the need to present the state government's initiatives on these matters to the Centre's attention through the Parliament. 'MPs have been assigned responsibilities according to specific departments. You must maintain consistent dialogue with the union ministers regarding issues and pending matters while ensuring coordination with the state administration," he said. He also directed the members to focus on contemporary initiatives such as Quantum Valley, Green Hydrogen Valley, population management and others, among other guidelines. PTI STH KH view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 21:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
