VISAKHAPATNAM: In his first visit to Andhra Pradesh after NDA government assumed charge following the assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi Wednesday laid foundation stones and inaugurated development works worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam.
“The development of Andhra Pradesh is our vision, and serving the people of the state is our commitment,” the PM said at a public meeting, adding that Andhra had set a target of becoming a $2.5 trillion economy by 2047.
“For the realisation of this vision, CM N Chandrababu Naidu will receive every possible support from the Union govt. We are committed to building a prosperous and modern Andhra. The infrastructure revolution in Andhra, with better connectivity and facilities, will completely transform the state,” he said.
The PM said the foundation stone for the South Coast Railway Zone headquarters in Visakhapatnam, which was laid on Wednesday, fulfils the long-standing demand of the people for a separate railway zone.
The NTPC green hydrogen hub was among the projects for which Modi laid foundation stones. Coming up at Pudimadaka in Anakapalli district with an investment of Rs 1.8 lakh crore, this will be the first green hydrogen hub under the national green hydrogen mission.
Naidu, noting that a robust NDA in Andhra is critical to unlocking the full potential of the state, thanked the PM and said: “It is the first time in the history of Andhra and in my lifetime that I have witnessed such monumental investments in a single day.” He said the NDA alliance in Andhra, comprising BJP, TDP, and Jana Sena, achieved an unprecedented 93% strike rate in the 2024 elections, the highest in his political career. “Our alliance will continue in the future, and Modi will remain the Prime Minister. BJP’s recent wins in Maharashtra and Haryana have furthered his remarkable charisma. Mark my words, this success will be replicated in the upcoming elections in Delhi too,” Naidu added.
