Express News Service
VIJAYAWADA: With the municipal elections around the corner, denizens have demanded that political parties come up with a manifesto detailing improvement of basic amenities and establishing industries to generate jobs in the city.
Taxpayers’ Association general secretary MV Anjaneyulu told TNIE that almost four decades ago, Vijayawada was upgraded into a municipal corporation. However when it came to infrastructure development and improving living standards of the public, the city, considered the financial and transport capital of AP, lagged behind.
“It has become common for the politicians to issue statements about developing the city, while campaigning. But the ground reality speaks for itself. It is a pity that only two flyovers have been constructed to ease traffic congestion in the past few years. It is a different ballgame altogether with the city roads several roads have gaping potholes, which are more often than not repaired,” Anjaneyulu said