BJP ally C Naidu’s proposal letter to meet Congress' Revanth Reddy rises speculations over state collaboration
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu penned a letter to his Telangana counterpart, A. Revanth Reddy, suggesting a meeting on July 6 to discuss various state issues.
Despite their long-standing relationship, the sight of an NDA Chief Minister meeting a Congress counterpart has sparked considerable political interest. There is widespread speculation about potential collaborative projects between the two states.
In his letter, sent on Monday, Chandrababu Naidu proposed to convene at Revanth Reddy's residence in Hyderabad.
In the letter, Naidu wrote, “It has been 10 years since bifurcation of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. There have been multiple discussions concerning issues arising from the Reorganization Act, which hold significant implications for the welfare and advancement of our states. It is imperative that we address these issues amicably with utmost diligence and resolve. In light of this, I propose that we meet at your place on 6th July, Saturday afternoon.”
I have written to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri @revanth_anumula Garu, proposing a meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest between our two Telugu-speaking States. I look forward to working closely with him to resolve post-bifurcation issues, enhance… pic.twitter.com/RKVbBYwpxO — N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 1, 2024
“I firmly believe that a face-to-face meeting will provide us with the opportunity to engage comprehensively on these critical issues and collaborate effectively towards achieving mutually beneficial solutions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I am confident that our deliberations will lead to productive outcomes,” he added.
The TDP leader sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12, along with his council of ministers. The TDP contested both the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the Lok Sabha polls in coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janasena Party.
The TDP-BJP-Janasena alliance achieved a resounding victory in both the assembly and parliamentary elections.
- With inputs from agencies
