"I know nothing is permanent in life," Kiran Kumar Reddy said on his Chief Minister's post.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy speaks to NDTV on the bifurcation of the state and the complications it will create.
Here are the highlights:- After 53 years, you can't say, you don't belong here. Settlers are here in all districts of Telangana.
- Decision of dividing the state is very harsh
- Congress has created a bigger problem trying to solve one problem
- There is anger against division, against party, and against us
- Power crisis is a serious concern
- Future generations will suffer because of this decision
- Students, employees are frightened at consequences of the decision
- I am not lending support to agitation
- I have been propagating united Andhra Pradesh for the good of the people of the state
- Problems of Telangana can be solved better in United Andhra Pradesh than a divided one
- Basic concerns are Hyderabad, irrigation, power, employees recruitment and promotions, private sector and IT sector jobs
- Party has taken political decision, Government of India has to show solutions
- Because of elections, TDP and YSR Congress are changing stance
- Constitution, procedure and convention has to be followed in state formation
- Resolution of House and voting on Bill is compulsory
- No party whip ever issued in assembly or parliament for dividing state
- I am not biased; I say progress is possible only in a united state
- I know nothing is permanent in life (on his Chief Minister's post)