Re-launch event of Andhra’s capital Amaravathi sends a clear message to Pakistan

“Modi ji, hum aapke saath hain,” this was the welcome message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the form of a colourful rangoli in front of the stage where the PM re-launched the Amaravathi capital project in Andhra Pradesh. 

 

Though the purpose of the event was to roll out development projects in the southern state, a strong message to Pakistan projecting national unity also formed an integral part of the programme’s agenda. After 10 years, PM Modi was once again in Amaravati to relaunch the capital. This time, he inaugurated 94 projects worth Rs 58,000 crore that would directly and indirectly help the Amaravathi.   

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At the public meeting held to inaugurate the projects, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu started off by pledging support to PM Modi indicating that the NDA ally, TDP will stand by the PM post-Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed. 

 

Speaking in Hindi, Naidu declared, “Modiji hum aapke saath hain, Andhra Pradesh ke 5 crore log aapke saath hain, poora desh aapke saath hain (Modiji, we are with you, 5 crores population of Andhra Pradesh is with you, the country is with you.)” Post that, he led the chanting of ‘Vande Mataram’ to signify national unity. PM Modi joined in and raised the slogan. 

 

Speaking earlier, his son and HRD and IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, made direct comments on Pakistan while praising the leadership of PM Modi. 

 

He said that Pakistan could not harm India since it had a powerful missile in the form of PM Modi. He said that if the PM intends to, then he can wipe out Pakistan from the world map. He further added that Pakistan’s army personnel were fleeing from their postings and resigning from service due to the fear of PM Modi. He likened PM to a lion.

 

At the event, PM Modi laid the foundation for 74 projects worth ₹ 49,000 crores, including the construction of the Assembly, Secretariat, High Court and government residential quarters. He also inaugurated central projects worth more than ₹ 8000 crores which include, the DRDO Missile testing centre, Unity Mall for artisans in Vizag, and Railway and national highway projects. 

 

The PM made no mention of Pakistan during his address and did not drop any hints regarding the response of the country in the wake of the terror attack. He limited his speech to talking about the development of AP and the support that can be expected from the Centre. He expressed confidence that under CM Naidu’s rule, Amaravathi’s development will be swift and faster. He said that if Naidu’s vision of completing Amaravathi in three years becomes a reality then it will change the face of the state and improve its GDP. He also assured the state government of all the support from his side in rebuilding the state. 

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