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APCC President Y.S. Sharmila criticized Andhra Pradesh’s MPs for not advocating for the state’s rights and unfulfilled promises made during the 2014 bifurcation. She highlighted the lack of progress on key projects like the Special Category Status, Polavaram, Amaravati’s capital construction, Kadapa steel plant, and Dugarajapatnam port, accusing the MPs of failing to raise these critical issues in Parliament.

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Andhra Pradesh Congress Leader Slams MPs for Neglecting State’s Unfulfilled Promises

Vijayawada, India – December 6, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Y.S. Sharmila has launched a scathing attack on the state’s Members of Parliament, accusing them of failing to champion the rights of Andhra Pradesh and address the pending promises stemming from the 2014 bifurcation.

Speaking at a press conference in Vijayawada on Saturday, Sharmila stated that none of the state’s 25 MPs or 11 Rajya Sabha members have adequately addressed crucial issues in Parliament, leaving key projects languishing.

“95% of the promises made during the bifurcation in 2014 have not been fulfilled,” Sharmila declared. These include the Special Category Status for five years, national project status for Polavaram, the construction of a new capital in Amaravati, the Kadapa steel plant, and the Dugarajapatnam port. “What has been achieved is less than 5-10%,” she said.

Sharmila highlighted concerns about the Polavaram project, the funding of Amaravati, the handling of the Kadapa steel plant, and the neglect of the Dugarajapatnam port. She also mentioned the unfulfilled promise of a financial package for backward districts.

“When this is being clearly stated in Parliament through a written answer, none of the MPs raised a voice,” she added. The APCC President’s remarks underscore growing frustration within the state regarding the perceived lack of advocacy from its elected officials and the slow pace of progress on critical development projects. The Congress party is seemingly trying to capitalize on this dissatisfaction and position itself as a stronger advocate for the state’s interests.

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