Nalgonda, Feb.7 (RAHNUMA): Declaring that the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation has remained a traditional bastion of the Congress, Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Saturday appealed to voters to deliver a historic verdict in the February 11 civic elections by electing Congress candidates with an overwhelming majority in all 48 divisions.
Campaigning across Divisions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 25, the Minister said development works worth ₹2,200 crore were underway in the municipal corporation and asserted that sustained growth was possible only if candidates of the ruling Congress party were elected.
He said the implementation of welfare schemes for the poor had gathered momentum only after the Congress assumed power in the State.
The Minister said issues faced by citizens would be taken up by Congress corporators and brought directly to his notice, assuring that problems of the poor would be treated as his own.
With support from Central and state government funds, the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation would be further strengthened and developed, he said.
Referring to initiatives undertaken through the Pratik Foundation, established in memory of his son, the Minister Komatireddy said substantial funds had been spent on improving education and healthcare facilities in Nalgonda. He cited the construction of the Komatireddy Pratik Government School at Bottuguda, built at a cost of ₹8.50 crore with infrastructure on par with corporate schools.
Expressing gratitude to the people for electing him five times as MLA and Minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said his goal was to transform Nalgonda into a “Super Smart City.”
He announced the adoption of Ward No. 8 for focused development and assured completion of a CC road in Mamillagudem (division 11) within three months. He also promised Indiramma houses for all eligible poor families owning plots within the municipal limits.
Warning that electing candidates of other parties would hamper development, the Minister urged voters to support Congress candidates and vote for the hand symbol in the February 11 elections.
