Telangana and Andhra Pradesh CMs to Meet for Post-Bifurcation Talks on July 6

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has accepted a proposal from his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, for a crucial meeting on July 6. This interaction marks the first face-to-face discussion between the two leaders to address post-bifurcation issues between the states.

Responding to Naidu’s letter dated July 1, Revanth Reddy extended an invitation for a tête-à-tête in the afternoon at Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Bhavan in Hyderabad. Naidu had suggested this meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Expressing gratitude for Naidu’s kind words, Revanth Reddy congratulated him on his recent electoral victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. “You have joined a very rare league of political leaders in Independent India who have taken oath as Chief Minister for a fourth time. I wish you the best for this term,” Revanth Reddy wrote.

Revanth Reddy emphasized the necessity of an in-person meeting to resolve all pending issues outlined in the Bifurcation Act. He noted that such a discussion would lay a strong foundation for mutual cooperation, exchange of ideas, and better service to their respective populations.

Naidu, who took oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12, expressed his eagerness to work closely with Revanth Reddy. He highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation and facilitating progress in both Telugu-speaking states.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief, who served as the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004, congratulated Revanth Reddy on his remarkable work as the Chief Minister of Telangana. Naidu emphasized the need for close collaboration to ensure sustained progress and prosperity for both states.

“It has been 10 years since the bifurcation of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. Multiple discussions concerning issues arising from the Reorganisation Act have significant implications for the welfare and advancement of our states. It is imperative that we address these issues amicably with utmost diligence and resolve,” Naidu wrote, proposing the meeting on July 6.

The upcoming meeting between the two Chief Ministers is expected to play a pivotal role in resolving long-standing issues and fostering a spirit of cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.