Amaravati, Aug. 13 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday responded to criticism over the proposed designs of the Amaravati masterplan, saying those who dismissed the plans as "graphics" should consider what would happen if the designs eventually become a reality.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Steel Bridge and Seed Access Road at Undavalli, Naidu recalled the support extended by the Singapore Government in preparing Amaravati's master plan.

According to the CMO, Naidu said he had personally sought a project report and master plan for Amaravati, but preparing a comprehensive plan and inviting tenders would have taken considerable time.

He said that when he explored an alternative approach, the Singapore G...