PM Modi Leads Roadshow, Launches ₹2 Lakh Crore Projects in Visakhapatnam

PM Modi Leads Roadshow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, held a roadshow in Vishakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundations for projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore here on Wednesday evening.

As he embarks on a two-day tour of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The projects are a part of the government's major push for sustainable development, industrial growth and infrastructure enhancement.

Visuals of the roadshow showed people standing in long lines on either side of the road cheering and waving at the Prime Minister's convoy.

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Earlier today, PM Modi arrived in Visakhapatnam and was received by Andhra Pradesh CM at the airport.

"PM Narendra Modi arrived in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh a short while ago. He was received by Governor, S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and other dignitaries," Prime Minister's Office stated.

Addressing a public meeting, PM Modi said,“Our Andhra Pradesh is a state of possibilities and opportunities. When these possibilities are realised, then only Andhra will develop, and India will become a developed nation. Therefore, Andhra's development is our vision and it is our commitment to serve the people of Andhra."

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"Visakhapatnam will be among the few cities in the world where large-scale green hydrogen production facilities will be established. This green hydrogen hub will create numerous job opportunities. It will help develop a robust manufacturing ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.

I had the opportunity to lay the foundation stone for Bulk Drug Park in Nakkapalli. Andhra Pradesh is one of the 3 states in the country where such parks are being established.Our government views urbanization as an opportunity, and we aim to make Andhra Pradesh an example of new-age urbanization. To realize this vision, today the foundation stone for the Krishnapatnam Industrial Area has been laid," PM Modi added.

With the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh gaining political momentum, PM Modi’s visit is expected to strengthen ties between BJP, TDP, and Jana Sena, shaping the state’s political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.

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