YSRCP, CPI(M) oppose A.P. govt.’s decision to allocate Harbour Park land in Vizag to LuLu Group

Activists oppose Andhra Pradesh government's decision to provide prime land to LuLu Group, sparking controversy and criticism.

Activists of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), Left parties and environmentalists have opposed the decision of Andhra Pradesh government to provide 13 acres of Harbour Park lands near Beach Road in Visakhapatnam to the LuLu Group.

YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana on Thursday alleged that the government had unilaterally given prime land worth ₹2,000 crore to the LuLu Group.

“The government has not followed the rules while giving away government lands to private parties. How can the government allow ₹170-crore subsidies and lease out land land for 99 years,” he asked.

Addressing the media at his camp office on Thursday, Mr. Satyanarayana questioned the rationale behind the government giving away 13 acres of land on the beach stretch for the construction of a commercial establishment.

“The government has decided to give one acre for ₹50 lakh, which would not generate much revenue to the exchequer,” he opined.

“Commercial establishments can be set up anywhere. People can travel some distance for entertainment. What was the need to provide prime government land near the Beach Road at cheaper prices for a commercial establishment. What is the need to provide ₹170-crore subsidy on stamp duty and other taxes,” he asked.

CPI(M) Visakha district secretary M. Jaggu Naidu also condemned the land allocation to the LuLu Group.