A Rs 500 crore mega-project in Andhra Pradesh was supposed to be a tourism hub. But now? It’s caught in a massive political storm.
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00:00This 500 crore rupees palace in Andhra Pradesh was supposed to be a tourism project.
00:05But now, it's at the centre of a massive political storm.
00:08Gold embellishments, Italian marble, plush furnishings.
00:12Four massive blocks spread over 10 acres in Roshikonda, a prime coastal hub.
00:20Critics say it wasn't for tourists, but for former Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy's
00:24personal use.
00:25And that kind of Italian marble waste of money is a crime against the people of Andhra Pradesh.
00:31It is in a democracy and the people, the money belongs to the people.
00:36This complex was allegedly built in violation of coastal regulation zone norms.
00:40Nearly half of this scenic hill, excavated, environmentalists are furious.
00:45The project got clearance only for tourism, but the rivals of the former CM claim it was
00:49a private palace in disguise.
00:55Now with a new government in charge, CM Chandrababu Naidu is looking for ways to repurpose this
00:59estate.
01:00His administration says public money, maybe over 600 crore rupees, was wasted.
01:05They all realised public money cannot be wasted.
01:09But unfortunately here, public money was plunged.
01:12While the TDP wants answers, Jagan's party defends the project, calling it legal.
01:17But former government official EAS Sarma has a more drastic solution.
01:21Tear it down and restore Rishi Gonda's ecology.
01:27What happens now?
01:29Public asset or political liability?
01:31Let us know what you think.