Andhra Pradesh witnessing rapid progress with the vision of Chandrababu Naidu, says Parvatipuram MLA
He said that Mr. Naidu has given special priority for dedicated leaders and workers in nominated posts of Parvatipuram-Manyam district too. Mr. Vijayachandra urged them to refute allegations of YSRCP leaders who were responsible for the backwardness of Parvatipuram-Manyam district. He alleged that sugar factory in Sithanagaram was closed at the behest of Vizianagaram Zilla Parishad chairperson Majji Srinivasa Rao and Parvatipuram former MLA Alajangi Jogarao. Mr. Vijayachandra felicitated several senior cultural artistes who brought laurels to the district with their consistent performance.
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