Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan visited Nandigaruvu, a remote hilltop village in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Marking 18 months of the alliance government and the 13th anniversary of the Janasena Party, he chose to celebrate the occasion simply among tribal residents. During the ‘Maata-Manti’ (heart-to-heart) program, he interacted directly with the locals to understand the challenges they have faced for decades. He personally inspected a new road built for ₹2 crore, providing the village with proper connectivity for the first time in 70 years.
Emphasizing a “people-friendly” governance model, Pawan Kalyan stated that development would be delivered regardless of political affiliations. He criticized the previous administration for allegedly diverting funds meant for tribal welfare and noted significant irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission. He pointed out that even in areas where alliance candidates did not win, the government remains committed to non-discriminatory development, ensuring that state benefits reach the most remote corners without compromising tribal rights.
Moving beyond speeches, the Deputy CM issued immediate orders to officials regarding local grievances. He approved funds for the repair of the Onuru Primary School and gave the green signal for a new Anganwadi center and school in Nandigaruvu. Highlighting the administration’s progress, he noted that 460 kilometers of roads have been constructed in agency areas over the last 18 months. He pledged to build more roads to end the practice of carrying pregnant women in ‘doolies’ (makeshift stretchers) and promised protected drinking water for every household.
