Thota Chandrasekhar, Andhra Pradesh BRS chief stated “BRS is the only party that can save RINL– Visakhapatnam Steel Plant from privatization by Centre.” The comments has raised heat among the other parties in the state.
No other political party, not even the ruling YSRCP, dared to go against PM Narendra Modi about the steel plant issue, he added.
According to The Hindu, On Saturday, Mr. Chandrasekhar was welcomed at the airport by a large number of steel plant leaders. The BRS leaders also organized a rally from Visakhapatnam Airport to VMRDA Park.
While speaking to media he said, the party is going to discuss the issue with the leaders of the Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee, which has been protesting against the privatisation of the steel plant for the past two years.
Furthermore, “We will first meet with steel plant union leaders to discuss our next steps.” The BRS is the only party that can save the steel plant from privatization.
K. Chandrasekhara Rao, the BRS national president and Telangana CM, is the only leader in the country fighting the BJP. “KCR is ready to fight with the Centre and stand by Andhra Pradesh on the steel plant issue.”
Companies like Tata Steels are planning to take the steel plant to cover their financial losses. Meanwhile Adani Group said, “Adani Group is also looking to take over the steel plant because it has a port nearby,” Mr. Chandrasekhar added.
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