8 months ago
Annamayya District Split Evokes Mixed Response
The government decided to split Annamayya district and move its headquarters from Rayachoti to Madanapalle.
Some people are unhappy, especially in Rayachoti, where protests are happening.
They say the government promised not to move the headquarters.
Meanwhile, people in other places like Railway Kodur and Rajampet are happy because they will now be part of different districts, which they think will make things easier for them.
Some politicians are also supporting or opposing the decision based on where they are from.
Annamayya district headquarters shifted from Rayachoti to Madanapalle.
Protests in Rayachoti against the decision, led by YSRC secretary G. Srikanth Reddy.
YSRC demands withdrawal of the decision, citing a previous assurance by the Chief Minister.
Celebrations in Railway Kodur, Rajampet, and Kadapa over the merger of their areas.
TD leaders and cadres welcomed the decision, citing improved administrative access.
- Who
- Political groups, organizations, and residents of affected areas
- What
- Splitting of Annamayya district and shifting of headquarters to Madanapalle
- Where
- Rayachoti, Madanapalle, Railway Kodur, Rajampet, Kadapa
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- Administrative reorganization, with mixed reactions from different regions
Key facts
- District Headquarters Shifted
- Madanapalle
- Protest Location
- Rayachoti
- Protest Leader
- G. Srikanth Reddy
- Celebration Locations
- Railway Kodur, Rajampet, Kadapa
- Merged Mandals
- Vontimitta, Siddavatam, Rajampet
Quotes
G. Srikanth Reddy
YSRC secretary and Rayachoti in-charge
“Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had assured during the election campaign at Rayachoti that the headquarters would not be shifted.”
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“It had hurt not only the people of Rayachoti but also devotees of saint Annamayya, who hailed from Tallapaka in the Rajampet region.”
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Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
Transport minister and MLA
“He would shave his moustache and quit his post if Rayachoti was removed as the district headquarters.”
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