Left parties seek withdrawal of data centre projects in Visakhapatnam; Tarluvada visit on July 27
Left-wing political parties in Visakhapatnam are protesting against government plans to build data centers in residential areas. They argue the projects threaten local livelihoods, public health, and the environment, and have called for a public demonstration.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the tension between urban infrastructure development and local environmental and community concerns.
Leaders of Left parties in Visakhapatnam have sought the withdrawal of the State government’s proposal to set up data centres in residential areas, alleging that the projects would adversely affect public health, livelihoods and the environment.
Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting at the CPI(M) district office in the city on Thursday (July 23, 2026), CPI(M) district secretary M. Jaggu Naidu, CPI district secretary S.K. Rahiman, SUCI(C) district secretary K. Govindarajulu, MCPI leader G.R.M. Reddy and CPI(ML) Praja Poru district secretary K. Devasahayam announced a joint visit to Tarluvada on July 27.
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