Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Keshav Says Government Focused Solely on State Development
Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav visited Singanamala Mandal on Monday.
He joined other leaders to begin several development projects.
One project is a bridge across the Kuthuleru stream, which will cost Rs 3.50 crore.
Rural amenities were also launched through a programme called Palle Panduga-3.0.
Keshav said the state has money difficulties because of debt from earlier governments.
He said the current alliance is working on public welfare and infrastructure.
He pointed to work on the Handri-Neeva canal and a fighter jet plant in Puttaparthi.
He urged party workers to work together.
Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav inaugurated development works in Singanamala Mandal on Monday.
Officials laid the foundation stone for a bridge across the Kuthuleru stream, budgeted at Rs 3.50 crore.
Rural amenities were launched under the Palle Panduga-3.0 programme.
Keshav said the state faced financial challenges because of debt left by previous governments.
He said the alliance was prioritizing welfare and infrastructure, citing Handri-Neeva canal upgrades and a fighter jet plant secured for Puttaparthi.
- Who
- Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, alongside MPs, MLAs and local leaders.
- What
- Inaugurated development works, laid a bridge foundation stone and launched rural amenities.
- When
- Monday; no date is stated.
- Where
- Singanamala Mandal, in the Anantapur area.
- Why
- The works were presented as part of the government's focus on development, welfare and infrastructure.
Keshav's account
Other perspectives
State finances and development priorities
Keshav's account
Keshav said debt left by past governments created financial challenges, while the alliance is prioritizing welfare and infrastructure.
Other perspectives
The article does not provide a response or alternative assessment from previous governments or other political parties.
- Minister
- Payyavula Keshav, Finance Minister
- Location
- Singanamala Mandal, Anantapur
- Bridge project
- Foundation stone laid for a bridge across the Kuthuleru stream
- Bridge cost
- Rs 3.50 crore
- Rural programme
- Palle Panduga-3.0
- Other developments cited
- Handri-Neeva canal upgrades and a fighter jet plant for Puttaparthi