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Summary:

On December 27, 2025, Telangana State Congress working president T. Jagga Reddy held a press conference in Vijayawada. He asserted that the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant rightfully belonged to the people of Andhra Pradesh and criticized the alleged attempts by Prime Minister Modi to privatize it. He faulted local leaders for not doing enough to protect the plant. He also reminded the audience that Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party is promising to sign a document to safe guard the steel plant.

News Article:

Congress Leader Condemns Alleged Privatization Efforts of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

Vijayawada, December 27, 2025 – T. Jagga Reddy, Telangana State Congress working president, vehemently criticized alleged attempts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to privatize the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, asserting that it rightfully belongs to the people of Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking at a press conference held in Vijayawada today, Reddy emphasized the plant’s historical significance and economic value, stating it was established with an investment of ₹14,000 crore and now boasts a value of approximately ₹2.5 lakh crore, providing employment to thousands. He recalled the support the plant received from various leaders in the past, including Venkaiah Naidu, and highlighted the United Progressive Alliance government’s previous efforts to protect its interests.

Reddy further accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan of inaction in preventing the plant’s alleged privatization, despite their relationships with Prime Minister Modi. He stated that the Congress party granted a separate Telangana State, despite knowing it would lose political power in Andhra Pradesh and is honoring the commitment to protect the steel plant.

Reddy reiterated Rahul Gandhi’s promise that, as Prime Minister, his first signature would be on a file related to the steel plant, emphasizing the Gandhi family’s commitment to fulfilling its promises. The Congress party seems to be making the effort to honor their commitments.

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