Tue Feb 25 07:14:08 UTC 2025: ## BJP Leader Accuses Andhra Pradesh CM of Assembly Attendance Dodge
**Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh –** Andhra Pradesh BJP State President and Rajamahendravaram MP D. Purandeswari has accused Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of attending the state assembly on February 24th solely to avoid disqualification for excessive absences. Ms. Purandeswari stated at a press conference that Mr. Reddy is aware he faces disqualification if absent for sixty consecutive days. She further criticized the YSRCP’s lack of sufficient seats to claim official opposition status.
Beyond the political sparring, Ms. Purandeswari announced several infrastructure developments for Rajamahendravaram. The Railway Board has approved a ₹270-crore modernization project for Rajahmundry railway station, exceeding the previously estimated ₹215 crore. Similar upgrades are planned for Nellore, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati stations. Further, the detailed project report for Kovvur railway station’s modernization is underway, and improvements to Godavari station are planned to alleviate congestion.
In the realm of public health, Ms. Purandeswari revealed plans to deploy cancer screening vehicles to every assembly constituency. A focus on cervical and breast cancer detection is planned across the Rajamahendravaram parliamentary constituency. Finally, she announced an upcoming high-level meeting to address alleged pollution in the Godavari River.
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