Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave an inspiring address at Amaravati Re-Start where he founded a number of important development projects meant to revive the dream capital of Andhra Pradesh. Choking on emotions, Modi used the vision of N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) while calling upon all the people to join hands and turn the dream of NTR to see Andhra Pradesh flourishing into a reality.
Terming Amaravati as the symbol of vigor and a foundational stone for developed India, Modi assured the nation that the federal government would back the city strongly to develop it into a globally competitive capital. He stressed that Amaravati had the capabilities to spur the economy, offering complete cooperation in order to realize its success.
In a moment that surprised many, Modi’s heartfelt mention of NTR stood out as a tribute to the legendary leader’s vision. The Prime Minister also showered praise on Chandrababu Naidu, terming him as a developer. “They say I learn technology fast, but Chandrababu is even quicker,” Modi said. Looking back on his stint as Gujarat’s Chief Minister, he divulged, “I once told my officials to learn from Chandrababu’s development plans as he was setting the country’s benchmarks.” Modi said he had no doubt that only Chandrababu could spearhead such enormous projects, and he hoped Amaravati would come up in three years, lifting the state’s GDP while doing so.
Modi didn’t lag behind, complimenting Pawan Kalyan’s efforts too, the politician-actor being name-dropped several times in his speech. He spoke about the Centre being devoted to developing Andhra Pradesh, hoping for Amaravati to become a capital city serving the aspirations of the youth in the state. Modi promised that Amaravati would become an IT hub, Artificial Intelligence centre, green energy centre, clean industries centre, education centre, and healthcare centre with the central government supporting its infrastructure requirements.
Referring to the Centre’s current investments, Modi indicated thousands of crores’ worth of projects for railways and roads to develop connectivity in the state. Stating firmly, a new chapter in connectivity had opened, interlinking districts and neighboring states with better transportation networks.
Throughout his address, the Prime Minister struck a balance between vision, praise, and assurance, captivating the audience as he spoke of Amaravati’s future. He applauded both Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, while keeping the focus firmly on development.
