The unending agitation by farmers of Amaravati, the capital region of Andhra Pradesh, appears to be taking a violent turn, if the Tuesday’s attack on the vehicle of YSR Congress MLA from Macherla Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy is any indication.
It is no surprise, as the agitation which began spontaneously on a peaceful note has turned aggressive with the entry of political parties – be it Telugu Desam Party or the Bharatiya Janata Party or Jana Sena or even the Communist parties.
Naturally, the ruling YSR Congress party leaders are forced to launch a counter-attack with daily press conferences targeting Naidu and explaining how the TDP government had played a gamble with Amaravati farmers and is now trying to gain political mileage from the proposed decision of the government to create three capitals for the state.
While the agitation by affected farmers is understood because they are on the losing side, the TDP and other opposition parties are instigating the farmers and taking the agitation into a violent mode for their political interests. The attack on the YSRC MLA is believed to be part of this strategy.
Naturally, such incidents make it to the headlines in the media. Even national media gave a lot of coverage to the agitation and also the attack on Ramakrishna Reddy’s vehicle.
Coming to the three major Telugu mainstream newspapers, Sakshi carried the report prominently describing the attack on the MLA’s car as a “murder attempt,” while Eenadu carried a small pointed story stating that Ramakrishna Reddy had to face the wrath of agitating farmers. Andhra Jyothy conveniently ignored the incident for the obvious reasons.
On the contrary, both Eenadu and Andhra Jyothy gave a massive coverage to the national highway blockade by the agitating Amaravati farmers. They also gave a frontpage coverage to the anguish expressed by the employees of state secretariat over the capital shift.
The outcome of the first meeting of high-power committee on the capital was also given considerable space in the front pages of the major newspapers.
Eenadu and Andhra Jyothy categorically said the high-power committee favoured decentralisation of administration, but Sakshi said the committee would make its recommendation after collecting opinions of all the stakeholders.
The Patiala High Court’s judgement confirming death sentence to the four accused in Nirbhaya rape and murder case was actually the big news of the day for the entire national media. But it was pushed down the page by the Telugu media.
On the other hand, the state-level bankers’ committee meeting convened by chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, where he appealed to the bankers to extend financial assistance for the implementation of Nava Ratnalu, was also another important news of the day.
Sakshi made it as a banner story, while Andhra Jyothy also carried the same with a different headline, indicating that Jagan has asked the authorities to make another one and a half lakh crore to fund the pending projects.
The proposed meeting of two Telugu CMs – Jagan and K Chandrasekhar Rao on January 13 was found a place only in Eenadu.
The nationwide shutdown in protest against CAA and NRC and the attack on JNU students is another news item that figured prominently in all the three dailies.
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Telangana Rising Global Summit Set for Major Investments
After the recent success of the CII Summit in Vizag organised by the Andhra Pradesh government, the Telangana government is now preparing to host its own massive business event — The Telangana Rising Global Summit. Designed to attract large-scale investments, this summit is expected to become one of the biggest economic events Telangana has ever hosted.
Several top Indian and international companies are already on the guest list and are preparing to sign major MoUs and investment deals. The summit aims to drive growth across industrial, technology, tourism, energy, and entertainment sectors, giving a significant boost to the state’s economic expansion.
One of the biggest highlights is the announcement that TCS and TPG are planning Hypervault data centres in Hyderabad with a combined investment of ₹70,000 crore, making it one of the country’s largest tech infrastructure projects. Hyundai Motor Company is expected to set up a test track and a new manufacturing plant in Zaheerabad with an ₹8,000 crore investment, while Mahindra & Mahindra will expand its existing plant with ₹400 crore. Electronics giant Wistron is set to invest ₹1,000 crore, and Crompton Greaves will establish a new manufacturing unit in Fab City with ₹300 crore.
In the technology and pharma sectors, Aqylon Nexus and North Star will invest ₹850 crore in AI and data initiatives. Sanofi GCC is expanding its pharma operations with ₹3,500 crore, MSN is building a new R&D facility worth ₹1,500 crore, and Biological E is planning a major new R&D centre.
The summit will also shine a spotlight on tourism, entertainment, and real estate development. Foodlink is planning an integrated convention centre, expo space, and three hotels with an investment of ₹3,000 crore. Crystal Lagoons and Green Panthers will develop an urban beach and entertainment hub with ₹850 crore. Renewable energy firm Athirath Holdings will build 25 CBG plants with an investment of ₹4,000 crore, and Japan’s Lixil Group will set up a housing fixtures manufacturing facility.
The event is expected to host major industry leaders, global investors, and several celebrities including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sukumar, Rishab Shetty, and M.M. Keeravani. Traditional cultural performances are also planned, making the summit not just a business event but a cultural showcase for Telangana.
Taking inspiration from N. Chandrababu Naidu, who transformed Hyderabad under Vision 2020 and has reportedly been invited to the summit, the Telangana Rising Global Summit aims to position the state as a powerful destination for global investment and growth.
