At the inauguration of Amaravati reconstruction works, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu stated, "We are here to rewrite history."

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 19: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Amaravati reconstruction works on Saturday. While addressing the event, he highlighted that farmers voluntarily came forward, making significant contributions by providing their land for the development of Amaravati.

"Today, we are here to rewrite history. We began with a 16 percent lower budget, but within two years, we developed the necessary infrastructure for governance. We developed Hyderabad, built eight-lane roads, and introduced the metro. Many criticized me for approving 5,000 acres of land for the airport, but today, Hyderabad Airport contributes 16 percent to the GSDP," Naidu remarked.

He further emphasized the critical role farmers played in Amaravati's development. "For Amaravati's construction as the capital, more than 29,000 farmers voluntarily gave their land. A total of 54,000 acres, including government land, were collected to build the city. Over the past five years, the previous government neglected the farmers in the Amaravati region, who protested for the capital city," he added.

Naidu also described Amaravati as a source of national pride, stating, "Amaravati is not just the state capital but the pride of the nation. This city is being built as a model green city, thanks to the farmers. We are also planning to develop other cities, with Tirupati being another hub. Our goal is population management, not control. India will emerge as a global service provider. We have a blueprint, and the focus is on implementing it and coordinating with various agencies. We will start with this plan and continue improving it," he concluded.