Amaravati, Feb. 16 -- Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday questioned the purpose and relevance of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh, alleging that the state government was focusing on publicity while neglecting pressing issues in welfare hostels.

YSRCP spokesperson and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu questioned the visit, asking what tangible benefits it would bring to the state's people. "What benefits will Bill Gates' visit bring to the people of Andhra Pradesh? In what position and capacity did he visit the capital city, and where exactly is the capital?" he questioned.

The party alleged that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has repeatedly shown television visuals and graphic presentations of...