In an interview with the national media, when asked about his ambitious plan to develop Amravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital, Nara Chandrababu Naidu remained confident. Critics called it unrealistic, but he compared it to Hyderabad’s transformation. Back then, people doubted his Cyberabad project, yet he transformed it into a thriving IT hub by attracting global companies like Microsoft.

Now, he aims to make Amravati even better than Hyderabad, a fully planned greenfield city. Despite allegations of a “land scam,” Chandrababu Naidu insists it’s a self-financing project. Landowners are willingly contributing, and development partners will fund infrastructure, which will later be repaid through land sales.

Chandrababu also revealed plans for Visakhapatnam (Vizag) as a “data city” with a focus on AI, backed by partnerships such as the one with TCS. He envisions Vizag becoming a financial hub, second only to Mumbai. Meanwhile, Tirupati will remain the spiritual centre, attracting pilgrims and even destination weddings.

The discussion shifted to Andhra’s massive debt (₹6.46 lakh crore, as per official figures) and Chandrababu Naidu’s “Super Six” welfare promises. Critics call them freebies, but he disagrees. He argues that welfare schemes, like NTR’s ₹2/kg rice or housing for the poor, are essential to bridge the wealth gap created by rapid economic growth.

However, he acknowledges the need for efficiency. Leakages in welfare distribution must be plugged, and spending should be productive. His solution is the Public-Private-People Partnership (P4), where the wealthy mentor the underprivileged, ensuring sustainable upliftment.

Chandrababu Naidu’s vision is clear: Amravati as a world-class capital, Vizag as a tech and financial hub, and welfare schemes that empower without draining resources. Whether his plans succeed remains to be seen, but his confidence is unwavering.