Wed Oct 15 14:27:36 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged NDA leaders to ensure the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Srisailam and Kurnool on Thursday. Naidu emphasized the benefits of the “double engine” government and the positive impact of GST 2.0 reforms on families. During the visit, PM Modi will inaugurate projects worth over ₹13,000 crore and address a public meeting in Kurnool. Naidu also highlighted the recent agreement with Google to establish an AI data center in Visakhapatnam. Significant security measures are in place for the Prime Minister’s visit, with thousands of police personnel deployed and a large crowd expected.

**News Article:**

**Modi Visit to Andhra Pradesh Set to Boost Development, CM Naidu Says**

**VIJAYAWADA/KURNOOL – October 15, 2025** – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called on NDA leaders to ensure a successful visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Srisailam and Kurnool on Thursday. The visit is expected to significantly boost development in the region, with the Prime Minister slated to inaugurate projects worth over ₹13,000 crore.

Speaking during a teleconference with MPs, MLCs, MLAs, and other leaders, CM Naidu highlighted the benefits of the “double engine” government, stating that the state has witnessed accelerated development through the joint efforts of the State and Union governments. He emphasized that the Prime Minister’s visit would focus on the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms, which he claimed would benefit every family by up to ₹15,000.

“This visit marks a significant step forward for Andhra Pradesh,” said Mr. Naidu. “The Prime Minister’s presence and the inauguration of these projects will bring tangible benefits to our citizens.”

Beyond the inaugurated projects, Naidu also touted the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Google for the establishment of a US $15 billion AI data center in Visakhapatnam, crediting PM Modi and Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Ashwini Vaishnav for their support.

Preparations are underway for a large public meeting in Kurnool, where the Prime Minister is expected to address a crowd of over 300,000 people. Security is tight, with nearly 9,000 police personnel deployed and the area declared a no-drone zone. In addition, organizers have provided the public with drinking water, food, and portable restroom units.

The visit comes at a crucial time, as Andhra Pradesh looks to further accelerate its economic growth and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the “double engine” governance model. With Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and other Union and State Ministers also participating, the Prime Minister’s visit is poised to be a high-profile event with significant implications for the state.

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