Nara Lokesh distributes land claims to 3,000 residents in Mangalagiri

Minister Nara Lokesh interacting with beneficiaries of the Talliki Vandanam scheme at Hill View Township Park in Mangalagiri on Tuesday. X/ | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Human Resource Development Nara Lokesh distributed permanent land ownership rights to nearly 3,000 beneficiaries from Mangalagiri and Tadepalli mandals at a public meeting under the ‘Mana Illu, Mana Lokesh’ programme, at Mangalagiri near here on Tuesday (July 21, 2026).

Mr. Lokesh said the distribution fulfilled one of his election promises, to give permanent ownership rights to eligible residents. He reminded that after the council elections in 2019, people repeatedly sought legal rights to the lands they had occupied for decades.

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“I assured them that while it is not possible to legalize all countries immediately, I will fulfill the promise within five years if elected to power. Today, that assurance has been fulfilled,” he said. The minister said the beneficiaries had lived in uncertainty for years about the security of their property because they feared eviction. With the issuance of permanent titles, they would now acquire legal ownership and be able to use their property as property, including obtaining bank loans. The total value of the land covered under the scheme is around ₹1,000 crore, he said.

Minister Nara Lokesh with beneficiaries of the Talliki Vandanam program at Hill View Township Park in Mangalagiri. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Reflecting on his political journey, Mr. Lokesh said his defeat in the 2019 Assembly elections by around 5,300 votes motivated him to work harder to win the trust of the people. He said he appealed to voters ahead of the 2024 election to translate that margin into a victory by “adding one extra zero” and expressed gratitude that the people had given him one of the three largest margins of victory in the state. “The strength and confidence given to me by the people of Mangalagiri continues to inspire me to work harder,” he said.

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Highlighting the development works in the constituency, Mr. Lokesh said that underground sewers, 24-hour drinking water supply, parks and modern crematoriums are being constructed. At the state level, he said, the coalition government has introduced welfare measures such as increased welfare pension of ₹4,000, Talliki Vandanam, Stree Shakti and Anna Canteens.

He said the government is simultaneously pursuing welfare and development despite financial constraints.

According to him, at the time the coalition took office, government expenditures greatly exceeded revenues. Efforts to attract industries and restart stalled projects have narrowed the gap, allowing the government to move towards meeting all election commitments.

Central support

Mr. Lokesh also spoke about the cooperation between Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena Party and BJP governments in the state and at the Centre. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending support to Andhra Pradesh, citing assistance for Visakhapatnam railway zone, Polavaram and Amaravati project and providing statutory support to the capital.

He also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for their support in the development of the state and reiterated the government’s focus on creating employment opportunities for the youth while ensuring balanced development and welfare.

Emphasizing the transparency of the land rights distribution process, Mr. Lokesh said leaders of the three alliance parties visited the beneficiaries’ houses to verify eligibility and ensure that only genuine beneficiaries received the titles.

State Padmashali Corporation Chairman Nandam Abaddaiah, Jana Sena leader Chillapalli Srinivasa Rao and TDP leaders Pothineni Srinivasa Rao and Vallabhaneni Venkata Rao among others participated in the programme.

Published – 21 Jul 2026 13:36 IST