APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy has sharply criticised the Andhra Pradesh government’s latest proposal to acquire an additional 20,000 acres for Amaravati, questioning the need for more land when the utilisation of the previously acquired 54,000 acres remains unclear.
She reminded that 29,000 farmers voluntarily surrendered 34,000 acres in the first phase, trusting the government’s assurances of developing a world-class capital city. Including government lands, the total reached 54,000 acres. However, even after 11 years, Sharmila said there has been no significant progress—no major buildings, industries, or infrastructure, with most of the area lying barren and overgrown with weeds.
Sharmila demanded clarity on how the first-phase lands were used, allotted, or sold, especially when reports suddenly claim that only 700 acres are left. She questioned why detailed records are not available on the CRDA website and why the government has not released a White Paper.
Calling the second-phase land acquisition unnecessary and unjust to farmers, she rejected the argument that 5,000 acres are needed for a new airport, pointing out that major airports like Mumbai, Bhogapuram, and Gannavaram operate on much smaller land parcels. Upgrading the existing infrastructure, she said, would be more cost-effective.
Sharmila also criticised the proposal to allocate 2,500 acres for a sports city, noting that even Olympic facilities require far less land. She alleged that these plans appear designed to favour private companies rather than serve public interest.
Reiterating that Amaravati is about the identity and dignity of Andhra Pradesh—not a real-estate venture—Sharmila demanded an all-party meeting, a White Paper, and comprehensive farmer protections before any further land acquisition.
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