Overview
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called building the capital in the Krishna river basin “insane,” sought Supreme Court intervention, and estimated about ₹1 lakh crore is needed for basic infrastructure.
- TDP alleged his remarks are meant to stall an NDA move for statutory status in the upcoming Budget Session and said capital works are progressing with growing investor interest.
- Jagan had largely stayed silent on Amaravati since the 2024 election as the Naidu government revived the project previously set aside under the YSRCP.
- Responding on Friday, YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said Jagan does not oppose development and accused the government of ignoring unresolved issues facing farmers from the first phase of land pooling.
- Sajjala alleged only about ₹5,000 crore has been spent, first‑phase development alone would need nearly ₹1 lakh crore, and more than ₹40,000 crore was borrowed for Amaravati with inflated, commission‑driven contracts.