YSR Congress party on Tuesday accused Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu of neglecting Vijayawada, a city of historical and cultural importance, in his eagerness to develop Amaravati capital city.
Speaking at YSRCP’s central office, NTR district president Devineni Avinash alleged that Naidu was harbouring resentment towards Vijayawada due to its association with NTR, leading to discriminatory policies that threaten Vijayawada’s growth.
“Naidu’s disdain for Vijayawada is evident in his failure to initiate even a single development project in nearly a year of coalition rule,” Avinash said.
Naidu is conspiring to undermine Vijayawada by planning to close Gannavaram Airport and relocate the Health University to Amaravati.
“What answer does Chandrababu Naidu have for the farmers who sacrificed their land for Gannavaram Airport?” he questioned.
He also condemned plans to seize land in Ibrahimpatnam for a sports city, threatening local crusher businesses and displacing residents.
Avinash also slammed the Naidu government for disrespecting Dr B R Ambedkar, whose Rs 400 crore statue and Smruthivanam, developed by Jagan, have been neglected.
“No garland has been offered to Ambedkar in a year, and lighting was removed during national holidays,” he said, emphasising the government's deliberate neglect.
“We support Amaravati’s growth but won’t allow Vijayawada’s destruction,” Avinash warned.
The party demands that Naidu prioritize Vijayawada’s development, protect its institutions, and respect its heritage.
