Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu stated that the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of North Andhra. He addressed a public meeting held after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the airport to the nation at Bhogapuram. He remarked that the airport stands as a symbol of North Andhra’s strength and potential. He expressed special gratitude and paid his respects to the farmers who contributed to the project’s success by parting with their lands. He noted with pride that the GMR Group, a company hailing from North Andhra, completed the airport’s construction. He recalled that both Ashok Gajapathi Raju, who initiated the project, and Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, who efficiently oversaw the construction, belong to this region. He expressed happiness that the same government which laid the foundation stone for the Bhogapuram airport has now conducted its inauguration.
Chandrababu revealed that the launch of the Bhogapuram airport would transform the face of North Andhra, paving the way for the arrival of Google, steel industries, and various other national and international organizations. He announced that, with Prime Minister Modi’s cooperation, investments would flow into 189 projects in North Andhra, and eight major irrigation projects would be completed at a cost of ₹2,784 crore. Chandrababu acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi stood by the state when it faced severe financial challenges two years ago. He specifically highlighted the support extended by the Central Government for the Polavaram project, the railway zone, the safeguarding of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, and the development of the Amaravati capital city. It was revealed that the government is working towards completing the first phase of Amaravati’s construction by 2028 and inaugurating it at the hands of Prime Minister Modi.
Lauding Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the Chief Minister noted that he has been steering the nation forward effectively for the past 12 years. He stated that initiatives such as the ‘Digital India’ vision, the development of modern roads, railways, and airports, and advancements in sectors like solar energy and green hydrogen are propelling the country rapidly towards development. Describing Modi as a leader driven by the “Nation First” philosophy, Chandrababu expressed confidence that India would emerge as a global leader by 2047.
