Jagan gunning for Special Status in Parliament. Opposition parties, Chandra Babu's TDP and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena have been attacking CM Jagan for sidelining the special status issue for his benefit. They, however, forget the fact that it was Chandra Babu Naidu who opted for a special package rather than special status.
Jagan many times made clear that the special status demand is hampered as he doesn't have any power with PM Modi's BJP having absolute majority in the parliament. However on more than one occasion he made it clear that his party will fight for the special status.
According to the latest, YSRCP is planning to introduce special status a private member's Bill in the Lok Sabha seeking Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh and further the Bill demanded special assistance to backward districts.
YSRCP MP Bharat said " Injustice being done to AP will be mentioned in the no-confidence motion. I would introduce a private member's Bill to amend the AP Reorganisation Act," He shared "We will talk about the injustice done to AP during the discussion on the no-confidence motion to be held in Parliament. We woul introduce the AP Reorganisation Amendment Bill-2023 as a private member's Bill with 10 MPs."
Bharat shared "The private member's Bill related to the bifurcation guarantees was previously introduced in the Rajya Sabha by our parliamentary leader V. Vijayasai Reddy. However, as the Bill is related to finance, it was suggested that it be introduced in the Lok Sabha. This Bill will put a lot of pressure on the Centre."
Speaking about AP reorganisation act, Bharat added "Seven backward districts were previously funded at the rate of ' 50 crore per district. We would demand a special package to the respective districts based on their per capita income. There is a possibility of getting `1,000 crore for each district. We will also demand inclusion of Waltair Railway Division and South Coastal Railway Zone."
