Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 2 (ANI): The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Sunday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of making "false claims" over the Bhogapuram International Airport project, asserting that the previous YSRCP government under former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy carried out the bulk of the work required for its execution.Addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam, former Andhra Pradesh minister Gudivada Amarnath alleged that Chandrababu Naidu and leaders of the ruling coalition falsely claimed credit for the airport project during Saturday's inauguration event, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief guest."In a vitriolic attack on the Chandrababu-led coalition government, Gudivada Amarnath said Chandrababu, his deputy and son claimed credit for the Bhogapuram International Airport while targeting YS Jagan Mohan Reddy with irresponsible remarks," he said.
Amarnath claimed that the YSRCP government secured all necessary clearances, spent over Rs 1,000 crore on land acquisition, rehabilitation and compensation, resolved more than 130 legal issues, and completed key groundwork for the airport project.He alleged that although Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the project in 2019, it was done before land acquisition, statutory permissions and appointment of a contractor were completed.According to Amarnath, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led...
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 2 (ANI): The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Sunday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of making "false claims" over the Bhogapu...