No compromise in protecting state’s interests, says Naidu

Naidu lashed out at the Centre saying it was “insulting the sentiments” of the people of the state by not honouring the promises made in the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, and in Parliament.

“I know what is in your hearts and also the people’s hearts. There is no compromise in protecting the state’s interests. Let us bear whatever difficulty, but we will take a right decision at the right time,” the chief minister told his party MPs. 

“We have to stand by the people and step up our fight to fulfil their aspirations. We are not asking for anything more than that is enshrined in the Reorganisation Act,” he pointed out. Naidu expressed displeasure over reports that the Centre was not ready to concede the state’s demands, particularly the grant of special category status and bridging the revenue deficit (for 2014-15 fiscal). “You step up your agitation till the Centre specifically addresses all our issues. Let it come clear on the promises made during bifurcation,” he told the MPs.