The views expressed by the Shivarama Krishnan (SK) committee on the AP state Capital location in its final report submitted to Home Ministry yesterday turns very embarrassing to the state government as they are quite against its plans. So, the state government has to take a final call on this issue in the cabinet meeting to be held on September 1st. However, it can be understood that it is still favors Vijayawada-Guntur for the Capital.

Hence, arguments supporting and opposing the SK committee triggers in the media and political circles. Those who support government’s decision argue that State Capital can’t be built in a remote place like Vinukonda area, which is close to Nallamala forest that is providing shelter to Maoists. They argue that there is no adequate water supply. They also suspect some conspiracy in the report to stop the state government from building a world class Capital. If, there is no strong Capital for the state, it will adversely affect the state interests in the long run, argues. Decentralization of administration also may costs the government very dearly and it also can’t have full control over it, with which corruption grew all over, argues those prefer VGTM area as state Capital.

However, people of Rayalaseema, who are fighting to own the state Capital welcomes the SK committee’s report. They are ready to settle for Vinukonda if not Kurnool because they have traditionally connected with Prakasham district. Traders, Businessmen, Industrialists, Lawyers etc. are also welcome the SK Committee recommendations. Especially, people in backward districts like Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Ananthapur, Karnool, Nellore, Chittoor etc. are delighted with SK Committee report as it is addressing the problems of their districts.

So, all these arguments and counter arguments on SK Committee report are creating fresh troubles and poses new challenge to the state government.