Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Vijayasai Reddy outlines Rayalaseema development vision in Anantapur
Vijayasai Reddy spoke to reporters in Anantapur about Rayalaseema’s future.
He said the region has not developed enough despite two chief ministers coming from there.
He criticized the government and two prominent families for what he described as a lack of commitment to the region.
He said Anantapur faces low rainfall and high migration.
Reddy argued that Rayalaseema could store more water if new projects were built.
He said the whole state can store 1,200 TMC of water.
He estimated that Rayalaseema could store at least 100 TMC with proper projects.
He promised to finish pending projects if his party forms the government.
He also supported a special development package similar to one for Bundelkhand.
Vijayasai Reddy held a media conference in Anantapur on regional developments and the political situation.
He said two Rayalaseema chief ministers since bifurcation had failed to deliver development to the region.
Reddy accused the government of delaying appointments to Reddy Corporation posts and criticized two prominent regional families.
He cited migration, low rainfall and underused water-storage potential as major challenges for Rayalaseema.
Reddy promised to complete pending regional projects and seek a Bundelkhand-style package under the Reorganisation Act if his party wins power.
- Who
- Vijayasai Reddy, speaking on behalf of his party.
- What
- He presented a political agenda and proposals for Rayalaseema’s regional development.
- When
- The article does not specify the date of the media conference.
- Where
- Anantapur, in the Rayalaseema region.
- Why
- To discuss the political situation, regional underdevelopment, water storage, migration and proposed development measures.
Reddy’s position
Government and regional leaders criticized
Regional development
Reddy’s position
Reddy said two chief ministers from Rayalaseema had failed to bring sufficient development since bifurcation.
Government and regional leaders criticized
Reddy alleged that the government and two prominent Reddy families had not shown adequate commitment to the region; the article does not include their responses.
Water and infrastructure
Reddy’s position
Reddy said Rayalaseema could store at least 100 TMC of water with proper projects and promised to complete pending projects.
Government and regional leaders criticized
The article provides no stated response from the government or other leaders to these claims and proposals.
Political priorities
Reddy’s position
Reddy said his party supports the pride of the original Reddys of Rayalaseema while respecting all castes and religions.
Government and regional leaders criticized
The article does not present another party’s position on this agenda.
- Speaker
- Vijayasai Reddy
- Location
- Anantapur
- Regional focus
- Rayalaseema
- Water storage capacity
- The state’s total capacity was cited as 1,200 TMC.
- Proposed Rayalaseema capacity
- Reddy said the region could store at least 100 TMC with proper projects.
- Development proposal
- A Bundelkhand-style package under the Reorganisation Act.
- Political pledge
- Complete all pending Rayalaseema projects if his party comes to power.