Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged newly elected local representatives to work together for village development. He asked them to take public issues to senior officials for quick solutions. Later, he honoured the winning sarpanches, deputy sarpanches, and ward members in Husnabad. He also said polling in Elkathurthi and Bhimadevarapalli ended peacefully.
He noted that Gandhian village self-rule becomes possible only when problems receive immediate attention. The minister explained that the first phase of Indiramma housing had begun and that the next phase would start soon. He added that eligible families would receive 200 units of free power. Moreover, he promised new ration cards and regular fine-rice supply. He recalled that Husnabad stood as an example in plastic-free initiatives through steel bank distribution.
Ponnam said Congress secured 15 seats in Bhimadevarapalli and 11 in Elkathurthi. He reminded people about upcoming polling in several mandals this month. If Congress wins, he said development would accelerate, particularly through the completion of the Gouravelli project. He mentioned ongoing welfare schemes like Kalyana Lakshmi, free bus travel, zero-interest loans, Rythu Bharosa, and loan waivers.
He highlighted major development works in Husnabad, including an engineering college, a residential school, a four-lane road, a 250-bed hospital, and heritage projects. He also initiated steps to allocate ₹100 crore for Satavahana University. Soon, new sarpanches will receive training on village development planning.
