Archive · 28 Dec 2025
TDP Leader Advocates for Tourism Use of Rushikonda Palace
A leader named Palla Srinivasa Rao from the Telugu Desam Party wants the Rushikonda palace in Visakhapatnam to be used for tourism.
He says the palace was built for tourism and using it for other things would be a mistake.
He believes it can help the city attract more tourists and grow the economy.
There is a debate about whether to use the palace for tourism or for government offices.
Palla thinks keeping it for tourism is the best idea.
TDP leader Palla Srinivasa Rao advocates for preserving Rushikonda palace for tourism.
The palace was built on land belonging to the Tourism Department with a tourism-oriented intent.
Palla argues that repurposing the palace for administrative use could undermine public confidence.
The coastal location of the palace could significantly boost Visakhapatnam’s tourism profile.
The debate over the palace's use is expected to intensify.
- Who
- Palla Srinivasa Rao, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) state president
- What
- Advocacy for preserving Rushikonda palace for tourism
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To boost tourism, align with government goals, and preserve the original intent of the project
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Proponent
- Palla Srinivasa Rao (TDP)
- Current Debate
- Tourism vs. Administrative Use
- Palace Location
- Coastal area
- Government Goal
- Promote economic growth through tourism