Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy Meeting Begins in Hyderabad
06.07.2024: In a significant political development, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy have commenced their high-stakes meeting in Hyderabad. The focus is on resolving the pending bifurcation issues that arose after the A.P. Reorganisation Act of 2014. This meeting, taking place at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan, marks the first such interaction between the two states in over four years.
Warm Reception for Chandrababu Naidu:
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, along with Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers D. Sridhar Babu, and Ponnam Prabhakar, and Chief Secretary A. Shanti Kumari, greeted him with floral bouquets, symbolizing the cordial atmosphere of the meeting.
Agenda of the Meeting:
The primary agenda revolves around the division of assets and liabilities listed under Schedules IX and X, as well as 12 institutions not mentioned in the Reorganisation Act. These assets, valued at approximately ₹1.42 lakh crore, have been a major point of contention between the two states.
Key issues on the agenda include:
- Division of Schedule IX and X Assets: Discussing the apportionment of 243 institutions, including 91 in Schedule IX and 142 in Schedule X, and resolving the disputes surrounding the 12 institutions not listed in the Act.
- A.P. State Finance Corporation: Addressing the division of assets and liabilities of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh State Finance Corporation.
- Power Dues: Both states are expected to address their respective claims regarding significant unpaid power dues.
- Centrally Aided Projects: Discussing the division of liabilities related to centrally aided projects.
- Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board: Resolving the dispute over amounts pertaining to the welfare board.
- Allocation of Buildings: The allocation of three key buildings (CID Headquarters, Hermitage Buildings, and Lake View Guest House) to Andhra Pradesh until all disputes are settled.
Historical Context:
This meeting is crucial as it aims to resolve long-standing issues that have persisted since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the formation of Telangana in 2014. The discussions will play a pivotal role in addressing financial, administrative, and infrastructural disputes that have hindered smooth relations between the two states.
The outcome of this high-level meeting is anticipated with great interest as it holds the potential to resolve critical issues impacting both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Stay tuned for updates on the resolutions and agreements reached during this landmark discussion.