Avanthi vows to develop Vizag on all fronts

Visakhapatnam: Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, who visited the city on Sunday for the first time after swearing-in as the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement, was accorded a rousing reception by the YSRCP leaders and workers at a programme held here on Sunday. Addressing the gathering, Srinivasa Rao, popularly known as Avanthi Srinivas for the group of educational institutions he runs, vowed to develop the district on all fronts.

Stating that there was a lot of scope for development of tourism in the district, Srinivasa Rao said every effort would be made to tap all resources to develop the tourism sector further. The minister also promised to work for strengthening the party in coordination with the party leaders. He exuded confidence that the YSRCP was sure to win in the local body elections as well.

Earlier, Srinivasa Rao visited Sampath Vinayagar temple, Asilmetta and offered prayers. Later, he visited the party office at Maddilapalem and Gajuwaka and met YSRCP MP elect M V V Satyanarayana and Gajuwaka MLA Tippala Nagi Reddy.