In what is a shot in the arm for the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, the Centre has clarified that ``it is for each state to decide its capital within its territory.'' This was stated in a written reply by Union minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai in reply to a question by Telugu … Continue reading Centre tells TDP Jagan can decide on Andhra Pradesh capital
`Tughlaq' is a label that has been thrown at Jaganmohan Reddy ever since he decided to move the administrative capital of Andhra Pradesh from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam and introduced a concept novel to India - a state with three capitals. Chandrababu Naidu was among those who used the term to deride Jagan and that has … Continue reading Who is Tughlaq – Naidu or Jagan? YSRCP’s interprets history
For several years, Tamineni Sitaram was a minister in the Chandrababu Naidu cabinet in united Andhra Pradesh, handling portfolios like Tourism and Municipal Administration. Like many of his colleagues, Sitaram was constantly eager to praise the big boss to the skies. That past was forgotten on Monday by Sitaram who is now the Speaker of … Continue reading Speaker Sitaram loses his cool in Andhra Assembly, mixes up his English
At a time when his younger brother Pawan Kalyan has criticised Jaganmohan Reddy's proposal to establish the administrative capital in Visakhapatnam, Legislative capital in Amaravati and Judicial capital in Kurnool, Chiranjeevi has taken a diametrically opposite position. The former Union minister has supported the proposal saying decentralisation is important for development. The two-page statement will … Continue reading Divide in Mega family over Andhra’s three capitals
So it is apparent Jaganmohan Reddy did not want GN Rao, the head of the committee that looked into whether Amaravati should continue as a capital, to steal the thunder. Which is why the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh in the dying minutes of the winter session of the Assembly, lit up the House with … Continue reading Technically, Vizag will be Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U8GQf61MBA Andhra Pradesh could have three capital cities if Jaganmohan Reddy has his way. In the Assembly, Jagan dropped hints that the state could have an executive capital (Visakhapatnam), a legislative capital (Amaravati) and a judicial capital (Kurnool). This, the YSRCP perhaps reckons, will make people of all three regions in the state happy and … Continue reading Big News : Andhra Pradesh may have three capital cities
The decision of the Singapore Consortium and the Andhra Pradesh government to call off the proposal to develop the core capital area has upset Chandrababu Naidu. But those familiar with the project details have told Filter Kaapi that no work was undertaken by the Singapore companies. And the reason for this was reportedly political. ``They … Continue reading Revealed : The reason Singapore Consortium did not start work in Amaravati
12 November is the last date for people to submit their suggestions on Amaravati to the expert committee headed by former IAS officer GN Rao. The committee was set up to work out the roadmap for the capital city of Andhra Pradesh as well as relook at the urban planning and possible relocation. As part … Continue reading Discussions on Amaravati over today, fate of Andhra’s capital to be decided soon
Amaravati is back on the drawing board. Dumping all the various experts including those from Singapore and Japan whose opinion had been sought by Chandrababu Naidu on the Andhra Pradesh capital, YS Jaganmohan Reddy has appointed an expert Committee that includes members from India with experience in urban planning. They have been asked to undertake … Continue reading No Singapore or Japan. Jagan asks Indian experts to review Amaravati
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLagTJjxTsE For the better part of this week, BJP Rajya Sabha MP YS Chowdary (referred to in Andhra Pradesh as Sujana Chowdary because of his Sujana group of industries) has been accused of owning land in and around the Amaravati capital region by the YSR Congress party. The Sakshi newspaper, owned by chief minister Jaganmohan … Continue reading Sujana Chowdary Exclusive : I own no land in Amaravati
Having charged the senior leadership of the Telugu Desam with insider trading in Project Amaravati, the YSR Congress government has moved into second gear. It has trained its guns at YS Chowdary, former Union minister of state in the NDA government and close aide of Chandrababu Naidu, who has now moved to greener (read saffron) … Continue reading Will land around Amaravati land TDP-to-BJP MP Chowdary in a tight spot?
Pawan Kalyan will visit Amaravati on August 30 and 31. This is to assess the situation on the ground for himself and to lend physical support to his demand that the capital should not be moved away from Amaravati. ``People including me don't know what development is going on in Amaravati. What about the money … Continue reading Pawan Kalyan in favour of Amaravati as Andhra capital
Amaravati will not be the capital city of Andhra Pradesh in the near future. According to Rajya Sabha MP TG Venkatesh, who defected from the Telugu Desam to the BJP in June, Jaganmohan Reddy has arrived at this decision. Amaravati will be reduced to a mere regional office, claims Venkatesh, adding Jagan has shared this … Continue reading BJP MP : Jagan will dump Amaravati, plans four capitals for Andhra Pradesh
The tale of the Andhra Pradesh assembly furniture is turning out be a more riveting script than a Telugu action potboiler. After former Speaker Kodela Sivaprasad Rao admitted that some furniture items, computers and air conditioners were diverted to his office-cum-residence at Sattenapalli in Guntur district in March 2017 while they were transported from Hyderabad … Continue reading Tale of Andhra Assembly furniture and Ex-Speaker : Theft, search, heart attack
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