Anantapur: Urban MLA Daggupati Prasad criticised that only foundation stones were laid for development works and no funds were released anywhere during the previous YSRCP government. Funds are coming only after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu came to power and development works are being carried out.

The ground-breaking ceremony for CC road and drainages was performed in 13th division here on Wednesday. Deputy Mayor Vasanthi Sahitya, TDP leaders and municipal officials were present.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Daggupati Prasad said that 750 meters of drainages and 170 meters of CC road are being constructed here with Rs 41 lakh, which have been pending for several days.

He said the foundation stone for these works was laid in the previous government, but the funds could not be released. He explained that now these works are being done with municipal grants.

The MLA said development works worth Rs 30 crore have already been done in Anantapur and they will be completed in the next two months. He said that work worth Rs 30 crore has also been started.

He said that these works will be completed by bringing special grand funds. He explained that they have also completed the Rudrampet and 80 feet road works that were pending for a long time. He said that drainage problems are being solved here and there.

On the other hand, MLA Dagguppati said that he is moving forward by solving every problem that comes to his attention through ‘Mee Inti Vaddake Mee MLA’ programme.

Commissioner Balaswamy, Deputy Mayor Vasanthi Sahitya, Corporator Laleppa, former Corporator Raja Rao, several corporation directors Dattatreya Temple Committee Chairman, TDP leaders and others were present.