Visakhapatnam: We have no agenda other than the State’s interests and its development, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. He thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of people for laying foundation stones and inaugurating projects worth Rs 10,742 crore, and sought the continued support of the Centre.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and developmental projects worth of Rs 10, 742 crores on Saturday from AU College auditorium virtually. AP CM YS Jagan in his speech on the dias said that Our relationship with the Centre is beyond politics and so is our relationship with the Prime Minister Modi.

        YS Jagan in his speech likening the turnout to an ocean, said it reminded him of people’s poet and balladeer Vangapandu’s famous lyric Em Pillado Eldamostava and Vastunnai Vastunnai Avigo.. Jagannadha Rathachakrallu of famous revolutionary writer Sri Sri, social reformer Gurazada’s Desamante Matti Kadhoi Desamante Manushuloyi.

That the relationship between the two leaders is cordial was evident not only from this assertion, but also from the vibes between the two on the stage. Nonetheless, the Chief Minister tread a fine balance by also highlighting the unfulfilled provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Re-organization Act – reminding the Prime Minister of the injustice meted out to the State while underscoring the development made possible with his help.

YS Jagan stressing that the wounds of the State bifurcation eight years ago are yet to heal, he appealed to the Prime Minister to help the State recover and contribute to the nation’s development. Every institute you announce for the State, every additional rupee you allocate with a large heart, will greatly help in reconstruction of the State, he added.

YS Jagan urged Modi to consider his appeals on unresolved issues of the Re-organization Act, Polavaram Project and Special Category Status, privatization of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and the promised Railway Zone for Vizag.

Apparently conscious of the Opposition’s allegations of fiscal imprudence of his Government, Jagan clarified that the State Government made proper use of every penny and the Centre-allotted funds transparently for the welfare of the people and ushering in revolutionary changes in the fields of education, agriculture, women’s welfare, medical and health, social justice, development and decentralization.