YSRCP MP rubbishes rumours of Kia Motors planning to move out of Andhra Pradesh

Responding to multiple reports that surfaced stating that Kia Motors has decided to move its plant out of Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP MP V Vijayasai Reddy on Thursday refuted rumours. re were media reports that alleged that Kia Motors was in talks with Tamil Nadu Government about moving ir plant to state. Reacting to this  YSRCP MP stated that se rumours were untrue since Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government shares an "excellent relationship" with automotive manufacturer.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had formally inaugurated Kia Motors manufacturing facility in Anantapur district of state back in December 2019. After visiting plant facilities, Reddy had said that his Government will extend all necessary support for  production and launch of new models. Andhra Pradesh government had signed its first agreement with Kia Motors in April 2017 after which construction of plant began in vember 2017.

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State Govt rubbishes rumours 

However only months after plant opened re were reports about Kia Motors discussing with Tamil Nadu possibility of moving a plant out of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.  state government has also denied reports of Kia Motors shifting from state. Rajath Bhargava, Special Chief Secretary, Industries, Investments and Commerce, Andhra Pradesh earlier in day said, "News report of Kia Motors shifting from Andhra Pradesh is t true. KIA and state government are working toger.

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(With ncy Inputs)