Andhra Pradesh Minister for Roads and Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy flagged off the train at Tirupati Railway Station. Several leaders, including MLA Arani Srinivasulu, TTD Board Member Bhanu Prakash Reddy, and MLC Balli Kalyan Chakravarthy, joined the ceremony. MPs Gurumoorthy and Ragunath Reddy attended the event virtually and appreciated the new service.

The weekly express travels from Tirupati to Sainagar Shirdi through Gudur, Ongole, Guntur and Secunderabad. This route gives pilgrims from all these regions easier access to the Shirdi Sai Baba temple. Rail officials stated that the new service will reduce travel difficulties, especially for weekend travelers.

Residents said the improved connectivity will support people from both states. Pilgrims have welcomed the initiative and expect smoother travel during peak seasons. The launch of this second weekly train strengthens transport options between two major devotional destinations.

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Naidu announced a new “Sanjeevani” digital health project with Tata Group. It will deliver medical services to every doorstep across Andhra Pradesh. The government is also digitizing health records of five crore citizens to promote preventive and curative care.

He said a Universal Health Insurance Policy will soon offer ₹2.5 lakh coverage per person and up to ₹25 lakh per family. Naidu appreciated Shankara Eye Hospital’s “Gift of Vision” and “Rainbow” programs for child eye care.

The CM also revealed plans to build Venkateswara temples in every state capital and 5,000 rural areas. He thanked the Kanchi Peeth for supporting Vedic education and dharma promotion.

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During his visit to Koduru, Pawan Kalyan personally inspected the damaged fields and spoke with distressed farmers who had suffered total crop losses. Farmers explained that heavy rains destroyed their paddy, banana, and papaya crops, leaving them in severe financial difficulty.

Pawan Kalyan consoled the farmers and emphasized that the government would extend every possible form of assistance. He directed officials to prepare a comprehensive crop loss report and ensure timely relief measures.

According to preliminary estimates, the cyclone devastated nearly 2.5 lakh acres in Krishna district alone, while thousands of acres in Guntur district were also hit hard.

Later, speaking to the media, the Deputy CM credited Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s precautionary measures for minimizing the overall damage. He revealed that crops across 46,000 hectares were affected, impacting around 56,000 farmers, most of whom are tenant cultivators. Moreover, he noted that sanitation teams have been deployed in rural areas to prevent disease outbreaks.

To provide immediate relief, Pawan Kalyan announced ₹3,000 assistance for workers and fishermen staying in relief camps. He added that the final compensation package would be decided after reviewing field reports and holding discussions with the Centre.

Before concluding his visit, the Deputy CM thanked officials and health workers for their dedicated service during the cyclone. He also explained that he was ending his tour early to avoid disrupting ongoing recovery operations.

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Responding swiftly, the state government sanctioned the relief package to help the affected households. A total of 28 families will receive the compensation, and Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar is scheduled to distribute the cheques today.

Officials have also been directed to take preventive health measures in the village and surrounding areas to curb further infections. The government reiterated its commitment to providing immediate medical and financial aid to families impacted by health-related tragedies in rural Andhra Pradesh.

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In addition to political matters, the meeting is expected to address public issues, including the ongoing struggle against the privatization of medical colleges and the illegal liquor trade operating across the state. The YSRCP has strongly opposed the Chandrababu Naidu government’s decision to privatize medical colleges, calling for a public movement against it.

As part of this campaign, YS Jagan recently visited Anakapalli district on October 9 and is also scheduled to inspect the Makavaram Medical College to highlight the party’s commitment to public welfare and education.

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He explained that international airports, industries, and major institutions are essential for raising land value and ensuring large-scale development. Limiting growth to 33,000 acres would restrict Amaravati’s potential, he argued. Calling the project a form of land monetization, he compared it to Hyderabad, where land value surged from ₹1 lakh per acre before Hi-Tech City to ₹100 crore per acre today.

Chandrababu said Amaravati could become a mega city only if Guntur, Vijayawada, and Tenali along with surrounding villages are integrated. He also spoke of the Quantum Valley initiative and upcoming universities, assuring that all projects would be completed in three years under government supervision.

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The minister strongly criticized those spreading false propaganda about the capital city. He warned that the people will not forgive attempts to mislead them with misleading graphics and negative campaigns. According to him, citizens can clearly see the ongoing works, and there is no doubt about the progress being made.

The coalition government, after assuming power, placed special focus on Amaravati’s capital development. Major construction projects are underway at a fast pace. Several government buildings are nearing completion, while others remain in advanced stages of construction. Gradually, Amaravati is beginning to take shape as a functioning capital.

Amid this progress, a section of social media users has attempted to undermine the government’s efforts with false claims. Minister Narayana responded with a strong counter, insisting that Amaravati is moving forward as planned and that the city will soon reflect the vision promised to the people.

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