Noted poet and lyricist Vangapandu Prasad Rao, on Thursday, launched a new party called "Vangapandu Prajadandu", for the development of the backward north Andhra region.
Talking to media persons after formally floating the new party in the district, Vangapandu said that the new party would work for the self-respect and development of Uttarandhra people.
He accused the successive governments in the state and the Centre of being responsible for the backwardness in the region.
Despite the country achieving independence about 65 years ago, the development in the Uttarandhra region is not up to the mark, compared to other parts in the state, he pointed out.
Though the region is represented by 5 MPs and 30 MLAs in the Parliament and the state Assembly, respectively, the people's representatives have failed to fulfill the aspirations of people, he stated.
Vangapandu said that his party would create awareness among people in the region over the backwardness, and that it would make efforts to eradicate corruption.
Stating that new party would contest in the next elections, he said that top priority would be given to the youth, in the distribution of tickets.
Besides working to keep the state united, the party would work for the overall development of all backward regions in AP, he said. (INN)
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