Capital mired in stalemate, blame game begins
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Capital mired in stalemate, blame game begins
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Amaravati: Municipal administration minister Botcha Satyanarayana accused the opposition parties, particularly the TDP, for stalling development in the Amaravati region. “The TDP is chiefly responsible for the government not taking up any project in the area as it spread false information to create mistrust among the farmers. The government is very much committed to the three-capitals model and will go ahead by convincing people,” he said on Monday. He added, “We will consult all stakeholders before bringing the comprehensive bills in the assembly soon. This government is committed to the decentralisation of capital cities.” I&PR minister Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani) said the government has taken a decision to develop three capital cities to benefit the larger population of the state, and will not take decisions for the sake of some individuals, referring to the repeal of farm laws by the Centre. “That is (Narendra) Modi’s government, this is Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government,” he said. TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu hit back at Botcha’s allegations that TDP hindered development in Amaravati region. “The chief minister has been causing irreparable loss to the state with his foolish decisions, and his latest call will only create further confusion and chaos in the state and would severely impact the revenues of the state. How can a government reverse such key decisions on so many occasions without taking future consequences into consideration?” Naidu wondered, adding that such uncertainty would result in massive unemployment and force the state’s youth to migrate to other places. Srikakulam MP K Rammmohan also found fault with the chief minister for extending the stalemate over the capital city. “It is really unfortunate to see AP without a capital city. While other states are competing with each other to attract investments, AP is strolling without a capital city due to our CM’s inexperience and arrogance,” he said.
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The Times of India
Date
2021-11-23
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Vijayawada