The CID investigation revealed that the master plan for Amaravati and the Inner Ring Road was altered to benefit several individuals and companies closely associated with Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Specifically, the changes allegedly favored Heritage Foods, owned by Chandrababu’s wife Nara Bhuvaeshwari, Narayana Educational institutes, run by Andhra Urban development minister P Narayana, and the Lingamaneni group, owned by L Ramesh, a close associate of Chandrababu Naidu.
Chandrababu Naidu was accused of granting Surbana Jurong, a Singapore-based consultancy firm, an unfair advantage in designing the master plan for Amaravati. In 2014, the TDP-led government, with Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief Minister, ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Surbana Jurong to design the master plan for Amaravati. However, the CID alleged that the firm was awarded the contract on a nomination basis, rather than through a transparent tendering process.
As a result, Chandrababu Naidu, P Narayana, and several other officials from the TDP-led government were named as accused in the final chargesheet. The allegations suggest that Chandrababu Naidu and his associates manipulated the master plan to benefit their own interests and those of their associates, rather than following a fair and transparent process. The accusations imply a conflict of interest and a potential abuse of power, highlighting the need for greater accountability and transparency in government decision-making.
The investigation and subsequent chargesheet have raised serious questions about the integrity of the TDP-led government and the involvement of high-ranking officials in potentially corrupt activities. The allegations against Chandrababu Naidu and his associates have sparked controversy and debate, with many calling for greater accountability and transparency in government decision-making. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that government contracts and projects are awarded through fair and transparent processes, rather than being influenced by personal interests or associations.