Do we want a SLUM City?, asks CBN

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu found fault with a section for bad propaganda over his foreign tours.

Speaking to journalists at the Camp Office, Chandrababu Naidu explained: 'If I visit Singapore or Asthana, Few Media Houses keep publishing reports that I'm trying to create replicas of Singapore and Asthana in AP. I needn't go anywhere if our agenda is to build a 'Slum' City. I have toured Russia with the sole intention of building a Worldclass Capital. I can't help if reporters lack the maturity to understand the necessity of these foreign tours. When Shamshabad airport was constructed, I visited 5-6 best airports and suggested GMR to built it in such a manner. When I planned to develop Hyderabad, I toured USA for about 15 days. I made L&T change the design of Hi-Tech City 20 times and hence it stood as a monument. So far, Architects have built buildings but not a capital city. So, We are holding talks with as many people as possible for the best designs'.



'Foreigners say Hyderabad is the first thing that comes to their mind when they see Me. Now, I have the responsibility to develop Amaravati. That's why, I have toured Russia and Kazakistan. Along with Me, CMs of Maharashtra and Rajasthan met Russian President to improve the relations between two countries with the expansion of companies. Russian President accepted my invitation to visit Amaravati. The new capital of Kazakistan was made like a wonderful city within 18 years. Committees have been formed to seek necessary help from them for Amaravati'.

Naidu told that his goal is to make AP as Defence Aerospace Hub by setting up a manufacturing unit. He claims to have attracted huge investments during his foreign tour and strived hard to make use of the best technology.