58 feet height statue of Potti Sriramulu in the name of Statue of Sacrifice to be set up in Amaravati:CM
Penugonda to be known as Vasavi Penugonda here after: CM
Year long Potti Sriramulu birth celebrations from March 16, 2026: CM
AMARAVATI: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that a 58 feet height statue of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu will be erected in Amaravati in the name of Statue of Sacrifice and a memorial park will be developed in 6.5 acres of land. He said that the name of Penugonda the birth place of Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari will be changed as Vasavi Penugonda and a huge temple will be developed. Likewise Potti Sriramulu memorials will be developed both in Chennai and Nellore. The caste certificates will be issued to Vysyas in the name of Arya Vysyas at all the regions in the state.
Participating as a chief guest of Potti Sriramulu Atmarpana Dinam organized at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada today, the Chief Minister felicitated the family members of Potti Sriramulu. Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister said that the NDA government observing the death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu as day of sacrifice. He said a decision was taken to organize year long celebrations of Potti Sriramulu From March 16, 2026. He said former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao recognizing the life sacrifice of Potti Sriramulu named the Telugu University as Potti Sriramulu Telugu University. Later the TDP government named Nellore district as Potti Sriramulu Nellore district. He said that Potti Sriramulu is not confined to one caste and he sacrificed his life to get recognition for entire Telugu community.
The Chief Minister said efforts are on to develop the state as Number one in development. As per the RBI recent report Andhra Pradesh stands Number one in production of fruits and fish. He said the state is able to attract investments to a tune of Rs 21 lakh crore in 18 months. He said now we are able to say our capital is Amaravati. He said some people are trying to politicize the medical colleges issue. The Parliamentary committee itself stated that PPP is best practice for development. He made it clear that though the medical colleges will be developed in PPP mode, they will be under the supervision of state government like roads and other development works.
The Chief Minister said that the state government giving top priority for development of all regions and promoting decentralization of development.He stressed the need for promoting on entrepreneur in one family norm and providing equal opportunities for all with P4 system.
Ministers Kandula Durgesh, S Savita and other leaders participated.
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