Summary:
more-inDespite a history of more than 150 years as a municipality and later as corporation, development continues to elude the city of Guntur. Guntur Municipality was formed in the year 1866, upgraded to Grade III municipality in 1891, first grade in 1917, special grade in 1952 and selection grade in 1960. Worse, the city was in the news after 22 people died of gastroenteritis in April. The city, which has been a trading and commercial hub since the 18th century, witnessed tremendous development after Independence. The city is represented well in the State Cabinet, but no efforts have been made to develop it..