Modi govt stalled works of Dugarajapatnam Port

Nellore: Former MP Chinta Mohan alleged that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre had wilfully obstructed works of Dugarajapatnam Port which provides employment to around 1 lakh people. 

Addressing the commemoration meeting of the former MP Puchalapalli Penchalaiah at Gudur here on Wednesday, Mohan said that Penchalaiah had represented Nellore Parliamentary constituency after Independence. “Penchalaiah had strived hard for development of rural areas in Nellore Parliamentary constituency. 

He was instrumental in developing roads and sanctioning of funds for construction of new buildings to schools. He was very friendly with the people and he was one of the aides of Nallapureddy Srinivasulu Reddy,” the former MP said.

He alleged that the BJP had not speeded up works of Mannavaram BHEL factory and also Srikalahasti-Nadikudi railway line works. Former MP also appealed to the leaders of all political parties to strive for the development of Gudur division.