Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today indicated that the Centre may take up the issue of introducing amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 during the forthcoming budget session of Parliament.
"Regarding amendments in AP Reorganisation Act 2014, we are going to talk to both the state governments (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) and elected representatives on various issues and move forward. Informally talks happened recently on issues like number of seats of Legislative Council and employees' division," Mr Naidu said today.
"Only after a broad consensus is arrived on various issues the Central government will take up the amendments," the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said.
"There will be discussions on new Bills and Ordinances (in the budget session of Parliament). Tomorrow a meeting of different ministries is scheduled on what Bills they seek to introduce. It should be seen if (there is) sufficient space and duration (with regard to introducing amendments in the AP Reorganisation Bill)," he said.
"Both the Chief Ministers should sort out the differences. The focus should be on development and the Centre will extend all its support to both the states," he said.
Asked about the demand for special category status to Andhra Pradesh, he said, "It is under consideration of the Centre. Certain issues are being worked out."
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