In a nation torne by strife after the Pahalgam Terror attack that killed 26, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday, extending his total support to the Centre.

During their brief meeting, Naidu expressed solidarity with the PM in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attack in Kashmir's resort town. He also invited him for the groundbreaking ceremony of the renewed Rs 65,000-crore Amaravati capital city project scheduled for May 2.

The chief minister described the attack as "an act of cowardice" and assured the PM of his support, saying, "We are with you, and the whole country stands with you in whatever decision you take in the interest of the nation," an official statement said.

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Naidu invited Modi for the relaunch of the Amaravati project front, explaining his vision for a futuristic and inclusive urban centre. He welcomed Modi's suggestions, which included the adoption of the Miyawaki model for urban afforestation, which the state government now plans to implement.

"Amaravati is restarting. The construction of the 'Praja Rajadhani' will resume soon, renewing hope and marking a historic milestone in our state's journey to a prosperous future," the chief minister said.

Naidu revived the Amaravati city project — the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the Krishna River — after returning to power in 2024. The project had been in a limbo since 2019.

The Amaravati Master Plan, developed by UK-based firm Foster and Partners, covers a 217.23 sq km area between Vijayawada and Guntur towns.

Officials estimate the budget for development works at approximately Rs 64,910 crore, with Phase-1 to be completed over the next three years.

The Centre has committed Rs 15,000 crore in financial assistance and facilitated World Bank and Asian Development Bank support totalling USD 1.6 billion.

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