The Union government is likely to do changes in Andhra Pradesh Reogranisation Bill 2013 in the forthcoming Budget sessions. Tipping that the Centre is considering amendments, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu spoke to the media yesterday and said,  few issues that are bothering both the states are being looked at and if possible amendments will be made in this Parliament sessions itself.

“We are consulting the Chief Ministers and legislators of both the states. Certain key issues are needed to be addressed. However, this depends on the run of budget sessions and the consensus,” said Venkaiah. Commenting about the water war between both the Telugu states, “it is a good sign that Telangana and AP CMs' have held talks. More such dialog process is needed to bring an amicable solution,” added the Minister.

Meanwhile AP CM Chandrababu Naidu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, asked the Centre not to delay the process of granting 'Special Status' to the state. In a meeting that concluding for more than half-an-hour, Naidu raised issues like funding to capital construction, budget deficit of Rs. 16,000 crore.  In reply, the recent grant of funds to AP state is just beginning and more aid will be given, assured PM Modi.

- TVR