Mavigun is a better, cost-effective option than Amaravati, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy
YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy has criticized the Amaravati capital project, labeling it corrupt and financially unviable. He advocates for the Mavigun region as a more cost-effective and infrastructure-ready alternative for the state capital.
Why it matters
The debate over the location of the state capital is a major political issue in Andhra Pradesh, impacting regional development and public debt.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy reiterated that Amaravati was steeped in corruption and that Mavigun was a viable and better option that would barely cost 10% of what was being spent on the greenfield capital city under construction. He asserted that Mavigun (Machilipatnam - Vijayawada - Guntur region) has superior road, rail and air connectivity and ready-to-occupy infrastructure, which makes it a cost-effective project.
The article focuses heavily on the YSRCP's perspective and criticisms of the current government's capital project.
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