YSRCP creating hurdles in local body polls by approaching courts: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged farmers to offer their land for a proposed port in Narsapuram, West Godavari district. While addressing the distribution of NTR Bharosa pensions, Naidu expressed his efforts to build a medium port on the Narsapuram coast but noted the farmers' reluctance to part with their land.

He highlighted the benefits of the port for maritime trade, aquaculture, and aqua farmers, and emphasized the need for the farmers to recognize that neighboring ports in Machilipatnam and Kakinada already benefit from port facilities.

Naidu announced the sanction of ₹20 crore for the development of the Aqua University of Andhra Pradesh, with additional funding planned to establish it as a leading institution in the country. He assured the audience of a plan to modernize the Godavari delta irrigation system, including the upgrade of canals and associated infrastructure. Additionally, he pledged to acquire land for a dumping yard in Narsapuram town.

Accusing the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) of attempting to obstruct local body elections through court actions, Naidu claimed that the party feared an "absolute majority" for the NDA in the upcoming local body polls, based on recent surveys. He warned the party leadership against threats to hold unanimous elections, stating that such a scenario would be challenging to manage.

Naidu defended the government's encouragement of unanimous elections, emphasizing the need for unity and peace, and explained that such elections are conducted without party symbols to ensure transparency.