Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh questions Jagan’s ‘inconsistent stand’ over capital city
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has criticized former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for his inconsistent stance on the state capital. Durgesh argued that the capital should remain in Amaravati to ensure stability and investor confidence, rejecting the previous government's multi-capital proposals.
Why it matters
The debate over the capital city is central to Andhra Pradesh's political stability and economic development strategy.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy over his recent remarks on the State capital and the 2029 Assembly elections, asserting that the capital city was not a political slogan but the future and self-respect of 5.5 crore people of Andhra Pradesh.
The article reports on a political statement by a government official, providing context on the opposition's past actions without taking a definitive stance.
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