In a significant move towards resolving inter-state issues, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad. The two leaders aimed to address long-standing bifurcation issues between the two Telugu states.
Warm Welcome:
Host: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Guest: AP CM Chandrababu Naidu
Reception: CM Revanth Reddy welcomed Chandrababu Naidu with a bouquet and a warm reception.
Key Discussion Points:
The main agenda of the meeting was to discuss and resolve pending issues related to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Andhra Pradesh's Proposals:
Assets and Liabilities: Discussion on the distribution of assets and liabilities listed under Schedules 9 and 10.
Bank Funds: Addressing the ₹8,000 crores locked in bank accounts related to these schedules.
Electricity Dues: Recovery of ₹7,200 crores in electricity dues owed to Andhra Pradesh.
Properties in Hyderabad: Allocation of three buildings in Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana's Proposals:
Non-Compromise on Rights: Revanth Reddy emphasized not compromising on Telangana's rights.
Bifurcation Act Issues: Addressing issues not covered in the Bifurcation Act.
Property Sharing: Strategy to negotiate shares in Andhra Pradesh's ports and other assets if Hyderabad properties are requested by Andhra Pradesh.
Electricity and Employee Transfers: Resolving the complex issue of electricity and employee transfers.
TTD Representation: Demand for representation in the TTD governing body.
Participants:
Andhra Pradesh:
Neerabh Kumar Prasad (Chief Secretary)
Anagani Satyaprasad (Revenue Minister)
B.C. Janardhan Reddy (Minister of Roads and Buildings)
Kandula Durgesh (Tourism Minister)
Piyush Kumar (Finance Principal Secretary)
Telangana:
Shanti Kumari (Chief Secretary)
Bhatti Vikramarka (Deputy CM)
Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar (Ministers)
This meeting marks a crucial step towards collaborative progress and mutual development between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
