Published 19:04 IST, July 5th 2024

Key Takeaways From Chandrababu Naidu's Meeting With PM Modi

the meetings with all ministers aimed to secure funds for rebuilding Andhra Pradesh, with a major focus on Amravati as the state capital and the Pollavaram pro

Reported by: Harsha Chandwani
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CM Chandrababu Naidu met PM Modi | Image: PMO India
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New Delhi: During his two-day visit to National Capital Delhi, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister, Home Minister, and or key union ministers, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Transport Minister Nitin Gkari, JP Nda, Hardeep Puri, and Shivraj Singh Chauhan. 

Sources told Republic that meetings with all ministers aimed to secure funds for rebuilding Andhra Presh, with a major focus on Amravati as state capital and Pollavaram project. 

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Sources close to Naidu stated that previous Chief Minister h ruined state by looting public money, causing Pollavaram project's cost to skyrocket from ₹450 crores to nearly ₹900 crores due to YSRCP government's actions. 

Naidu did not seek a special package from Center; inste, he emphasized that since TDP became an ally of NDA, ir top priority is securing budget allocations before or after budget session to redevelop Andhra Presh, including completing main buildings of Amravati secretariat and ring ro.  

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Referring to Jagan, CM Naidu called him a "devil in state" and assured investors that y need not fear. He promised that Jagan would be controlled this time and would not disturb investors in any way.  

Sources indicated that primary focus will be on a skill census rar than a caste census. During his meeting with Prime Minister, Chandrababu Naidu did not dress skill census but signaled that he would raise issue in a future meeting. Naidu's main goal is to empower youth based on ir skills, and he has instructed officials to begin skill survey. Despite differences in BJP and TDP manifestos, sources close to Naidu noted that both parties are collaborating to fulfill ir manifesto promises under a Common Minimum Program.

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Regarding minority reservations, sources said that Chandrababu Naidu government is committed to fulfilling its promise. Naidu plans to work with Center to dress issues related to minority reservations and vance his commitments.

In coming days, Naidu is expected to release more white papers exposing extent of property destruction, resource mismanagement, and alleged corruption by YSRCP government. Naidu is scheduled to meet Revanth Reddy tomorrow evening and emphasized that Hyderab’s development is due to his efforts. He also stated that both Andhra and Telangana need to work toger for prosperity of states.

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19:04 IST, July 5th 2024