Naidu refuses allegations over Smart City list

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday rubbished the criticism over the list of 20 cities selected as part of Centre’s Smart City initiative, saying that the cities were selected by a process of competition and not because of any political consideration. Naidu said, “There are some unnecessary criticisms here and there about the selection of the cities. There was no selection, it was a competition. In competition, it depends on what grade you get.” He added that if a city from a particular state is not there then they have to explain. They have to work towards fulfilling those parameters. The problem lies with the civic body or the corporation.

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