TDP leader Y V B Rajendra Prasad today ridiculed the decision of YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy to stay away from the foundation-laying ceremony for Amaravathi, the new capital for Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking to the media at NTR Trust Bhavan, Prasad referred to
the letter written by Jaganmohan Reddy stating that he would not attend the function even if he received an invitation.
"This historic foundation-laying ceremony for new capital city will not stop if Jagan does not attend it," he caustically remarked, and termed the decision of Jagan as ridiculous.
On Jagan's allegation of lands being taken over forcibly from the farmers for the new capital, the TDP leader challenged that if the former had the courage, let him come for a debate either at Tulluru or at Uddandarayuni Boddurai.
Promulgating prohibitory orders in and around the proposed capital city was a routine affair because besides the prime minister, VVIPs from various other States and other countries were expected to attend it, he clarified.
Strongly criticizing Jagan for his baseless allegation, Prasad said that Jagan had no moral right to talk about farmers, and alleged that Jagan was obstructing the development of the State.