Naidu has failed to use Central funds in appropriate way:PM

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Last Updated : Feb 10 2019 | 3:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu, saying he has made a "U-turn" on promises of development by not using central funds in an appropriate way and failing to develop the state.

"Our government gave to Andhra Pradesh much more than what was mentioned in special status. CM of Andhra Pradesh acknowledged this package but took a U-turn as they failed to use the funds in the appropriate way and were not able to develop the state," Modi said, addressing a public rally.

Modi lashed out at Naidu for aligning with the Congress, saying the former chief minister N T Rama Rao (NTR) had launched the party to make Andhra Pradesh "congress-mukt" after he was a victim of its 'arrogance.'
Modi, who was on his first visit to the state after the TDP walked out of the NDA government at the Centre in March last year, came down heavily on Naidu, whom he repeatedly referred to as "father of N Lokesh."
"One must admire Chandrababu Naidu Garus honesty. He says he is a wealth creator!Hes obviously creating lots of wealth for him and his son while AP suffers."

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First Published: Feb 10 2019 | 3:25 PM IST

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