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AP: Mayoral candidate Venkateswra Rao assures of City development, if elected

Vijayawada, Oct 21 (UNI) Retired IPS officer A B Venkateswara Rao who is contesting the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Mayoral post as an independent candidate, assured he would ensure the city's development if elected.
Addressing a 'Meet the Press' programme at the press club here on Wednesday, he promised to give priority to ensuring a 24-hour drinking water supply, improving sanitation facilities, constructing better roads, and addressing property tax and traffic-related issues.
Venkateswara Rao, is contesting as an independent candidate with the support of the Congress, CPI, CPM and other parties in the mayoral elections scheduled to be held on October 28. MrRao assured of addressing the encroachments in the Budameru area and issues related to building construction and implementing planned measures to protect Vijayawada from the threat of floods in the future.
He made it clear that there would be no shortage of funds for development of the city, explaining that civic projects will be undertaken using taxes paid by city residents and funds received by local bodies from the Central Government.
He said steps would be taken to prevent corruption and ensure transparency in development projects, stating that a clear plan will be implemented to ensure that small businesses and street vendors did not face unnecessary difficulties.
He emphasised the need to improve accountability among officials and the departments concerned and take measures to curb corruption. The retired IPS officer said efforts would be made to protect public health by controlling mosquitoes, resolving open drainage problems, monitoring canals and preventing water stagnation.
He also promised to improve safety at schools, Anganwadi centres, small shops and small industries, while ensuring transparency in the issuance of licences and the process of granting permissions.
“Measures will be taken to develop night bazaars, food courts and street markets, create employment opportunities for youth, and provide adequate space and facilities for small businesses,” he said adding “I will strive to transform Vijayawada city into a clean, green and safe city by developing parks, pedestrian pathways and other essential public infrastructure.”
Venkateswara Rao also assured of reducing the tax burden on citizens, avoiding the imposition of new taxes, ensuring the efficient utilisation of funds, controlling unnecessary expenditure and implementing welfare schemes effectively.
Speaking on the occasion, APCC Vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji stated that Vijayawada had witnessed significant development during Congress rule and affirmed that his party would extend its full support to mayoral candidate A.B. Venkateswara Rao.
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