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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Andhra Pradesh's new capital, Amaravati at a village in Guntur district. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had personally invited several union ministers, Governor ESL Narasimhan and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, among others for the event. About four to five lakh people attended the function to be held at Uddandarayunipalem village on the banks of the river Krishna.
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Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu is seen translating PM Modi's speech in Telugu for the audiences.
"I am hopeful that in days to come, Andhra Pradesh will lead the economic revolution," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
"There have been few new cities made after Independence. The speed at which Chandrababu Ji has put together everything, I salute him for his efforts," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
On this auspicious day of Vijayadashmi, Andhra Pradesh is taking a very important step, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the inauguration ceremony.
Chief Minister N Chandrabau Naidu speaks during the inauguration ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the the rituals for the foundation laying ceremony of Amaravati.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada. Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu can also be seen.
Popular percussionist Sivamani enthralls audiences.
The function is being held at Uddandarayunipalem village on the banks of the river Krishna.
Priests perform pooja at the site where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of the new capital.
Hundreds of Kuchipudi dancers add colour and fervor to the inauguration ceremony.
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Chandrababu Naidu's supporters led by his son Nara Lokesh ensured #ManaAmaravati ManaRajadhani trended on social media. Mr Naidu's son NAra Lokesh posted these pictures on Twitter.
Clockwise: N Chandrababu Naidu's daughter-in-law Brahmani, grandson Devaansh, son Nara Lokesh and wife Bhuvaneswari
Soil and water from 16,000 villages in the state and prominent pilgrim centres in the country have been brought to the capital region to be used in the construction of the capital city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, in a tweet, said 'Honoured to create an emotional bond with #Amaravati through soil, water from 16,000 villages #ManaNeeruManaMatti.'