New Delhi, January 8 – In a bid to secure long-term development and stability for Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi yesterday. The meeting, held at Shah’s residence, focused on the need for Parliament to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the state’s capital.
Naidu expressed his conviction that such a move would significantly contribute to Andhra Pradesh’s future growth and stability. However, details regarding the proposed bill or any timeline for its introduction in Parliament were not disclosed.
In addition to this request, Naidu raised concerns about the financial provisions of the recently introduced Viksit Bharat-Grameen scheme. He highlighted his apprehensions about its potential impact on the state’s finances due to the revised Centre-State funding ratio.
The discussions between Naidu and Shah are expected to foster a more collaborative approach towards addressing these issues in the upcoming Union Budget 2026. Both leaders agreed to continue their dialogue to ensure the best possible outcomes for Andhra Pradesh.
