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Ashok Leyland's new bus manufacturing plant launched in Andhra

Vijayawada, Mar 19 (UNI) Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Wednesday launched its new bus manufacturing facility at Mallavalli industrial park, near here in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology and Electronics Nara Lokesh inaugurated the plant. As part of the ceremony, Ashok Leyland and the Hinduja Group also handed over the keys of the Switch electric double-decker bus to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, which was received by Minister Nara Lokesh, symbolising their shared commitment to promoting sustainable public transportation in the state.
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