Andhra Pradesh CM Elect YS Jagan Gets Grand Welcome At AP Bhavan

New Delhi: Chief Minister designate of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy received a grand welcome in a festive atmosphere at AP Bhavan. People waiting for him broke into an impromptu dance, as he got down from his car to the sound of drum-beats. Vedic pundits showered him with their blessings invoking hymns and Vedic chants. IAS and IPS officials met the chief minister elect and extended their greetings to him.

Earlier, YS Jagan had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for over an hour. He extended his greetings to PM Modi on being re-elected as leader of the NDA for a second term as prime minister. YS Jagan also invited the prime minister to attend his swearing-in ceremony on May 30. He sought Centre's help to the state in rebuilding it and also requested PM Modi to speed up the process of release of funds to the state.

YS Jagan also discussed pressing subjects related to the state such as Polavaram project, Kadapa steel plant and Dugarajapatnam port. The CM-elect was accompanied by AP chief Secretary LV Subramanyam and MPs, V. Vijayasai Reddy, Balashouri, YS Avinash Reddy, Nandigama Suresh, PV Midhun Reddy among others.

PM Modi tweeted on his interaction with YS Jagan stating that he had an  excellent meeting with the CM designate of AP. His tweet further said, "We had a fruitful interaction on several issues pertaining to AP’s development. Assured him all possible support from the Centre during his term."