Amaravati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Andhra Pradesh's new capital Amaravati in Guntur district.
Here are the highlights of what he said at the event:
Here are the highlights of what he said at the event:
- On this auspicious day, Andhra Pradesh is taking a special step
- Amravati is all set to become the people's capital
- The quick speed in which Chandrababu Ji has put everything together, I salute him
- The need of the hour is urban development. We should see it as an opportunity and not as a problem
- That is why we have moved towards our target of 100 smart cities
- Cities should be engines of economic growth
- They should have the most advanced technology
- When there was an earthquake in 2001 in Bhuj, Gujarat and many areas were devastated. It was a challenge to rebuild the city
- But when there is political will and support of the people, anything is possible
- Today the city is one of the best in the state
- Chandrababu Naidu went to K Chandrasekhara Rao's house and invited him. I was so happy and I congratulate him for that
- When the decision to carve Telangana out Andhra Pradesh was taken, discussions were not completed.
- But in the whole process, the innocent people who lost their lives and property, I feel for them
- When the British left our country, they have left behind many things that lead to disagreements
- The previous government has also done a similar thing that is why Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are fighting with each other
- But be it Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, our soul is Telugu
- Professionals from Andhra Pradesh have made a name for themselves in the world
- The youth can create a whole new infrastructure for the state from here
- I am hopeful that Andhra Pradesh will lead the economic revolution in days to come
- This will be a youth centric economic revolution
- Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have the capability to work with each other and move ahead
- Three new states were created when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the PM, but there was no fighting and no blood was spilled
- I am trying to create a similar situation between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Chandrababu Naidu Seeks More Funds For Andhra In Meeting With Amit Shah: Report Telangana, Andhra Chief Ministers Meet For The 1st Time In 4 Years "If Attacks On Party Workers Continue...": Jagan Reddy Warns Chandrababu Naidu Amit Shah Meets PM, UP BJP Chief Offers To Quit Over Poll Drubbing: Sources "I Divorce You... Your Ex-Wife": Dubai Princess Dumps Husband In Insta Post In Massive Row Over Karnataka 100% Quota Bill, Chief Minister Deletes Post Are Doors Still Open For Nephew Ajit? Sharad Pawar Said This Karnataka High Court Gives Bail To 3 Murder Accused In Gauri Lankesh Case Consumption, Private Investment: The Twin Challenge For Budget FY25 Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.