Amaravati a saga of corruption, Jagan's Mavigun practical: YSRCP

YSRCP's Ambati Rambabu has termed Amaravati a 'never-ending saga' of corruption, contrasting it with the 'practical' Mavigun proposal. He stated the state cannot afford the Rs 2 lakh crore for a greenfield city with no feasibility.

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday asserted that the contrast in cost, structure and convenience is being widely debated, terming Amaravati as a never-ending saga and the proposal of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Mavigun a practical approach which caught the imagination of people.

Amaravati a 'never-ending saga of corruption'

Speaking to the media, former Minister Ambati Rambabu said, "Amaravati is a greenfield project where everything has to be developed from scratch, while Mavigun, covering Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Guntur, has existing infrastructure which has a faster rate of growth potential."

"The state cannot afford Rs 2 lakh crore for a city, putting other regions, development and welfare at risk. Amaravati is only meant for corruption and kickbacks to Chandrababu Naidu and his coterie, and it is a never-ending saga," he added.

He also said that Chandrababu himself has agreed that the seven proposed buildings may be completed by 2028-29, which makes it clear how many years it will take to complete as promised.

Mavigun hailed as a practical, low-risk alternative

"Mavigun, on the other hand, has a low risk, and the corridor has a population of over 60 lakh. Its extent itself is much higher than what is earmarked for Amaravati. It covers three cities and has a port, besides being closer to the national highway. The contrast makes it clear that Amaravati is not practical and has no feasibility, but would only place the future of the State in jeopardy. Amendments in the House are possible at any time, he said, and flayed a section of the media for trying to demean YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his proposal," he stated.

Jagan's stand defended, officials warned

He further stated that it is Chandrababu who has been changing colours throughout his political career, while YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has never changed his stand.

On the law and order situation, he said the party will explore legal options, and those erring officials will have to face consequences in the coming days. (ANI)

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