Mega star and PRP president Chiranjeevi said that he had requested Union Minister for Environment Mr Jairam Ramesh to sanction immediate clearance to the prestigious Polavaram project.

Speaking to media persons in Delhi after a meeting with the Minister this afternoon, the mega star-turned politician said that Jairam Ramesh responded favorably to his request. “I asked him to provide immediate sanction to the project and he responded positively,” said Chiru.

Declaring that his first priority was the welfare of the people, Chiranjeevi said that he would strive to get national status to the Polavaram and Chevalla- Pranahita projects. “I will do my best to get these projects national status,” he declared.

Chiranjeevi said that he also requested the Minister not to permit the setting up of nuclear power plant at Kovvada in Srikakulam district.