Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, seeking the Union government’s support for key proposals aimed at boosting the state’s development. Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a crucial ally of the BJP-led NDA government, requested enhanced assistance for Andhra Pradesh, considering the special category status is not feasible.
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𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙝𝙧𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙝 with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri @ncbn Ji, Union Minister Shri @RamMNK Ji, and senior officials in Delhi… pic.twitter.com/UB1nfDLEJU
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 4, 2024
The TDP chief, on a two-day visit to New Delhi, also held discussions with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal on state-specific issues. Sources indicate that Naidu is scheduled to meet other Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and J P Nadda, during his visit.
Naidu’s Delhi visit is seen as vital for securing Central support for Andhra Pradesh’s development following its bifurcation in 2014. The state is seeking support for various projects and initiatives, including infrastructure development and financial assistance.
Today, I had a constructive meeting with the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji, in Delhi to address important matters concerning the welfare and development of Andhra Pradesh. I am confident that under his leadership, our State will re-emerge as a powerhouse among… pic.twitter.com/T8LJMK0DpC
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 4, 2024
