Both TDP and Jana Sena leaders suggested that fulfillment of promises given to Andhra Pradesh in the state reorganization act should be discussed in the ensuing Parliament monsoon session. TDP floor leader Srikrishna Devaraya and Jana Sena floor leader Bala Shouri raised these issues at the all-party meeting held on Sunday by the government.
Srikrishna Devaraya said as several issues related to AP bifurcation are yet to be completed he wants to discuss those issues in the Parliament. He said that he has requested to discuss the slow pace of construction of the Polavaram project for the past ten years.
He also requested a discussion on the situation preved with regard to the Kadapa Steel Plant and the reasons for the delay. He said that there is a need to protect the interests of tenant farmers. Srikrishna Devaraya said that some more institutions mentioned in the act need to be established.
In the wake of the flood terror in Vijayawada, he said that he has requested a detailed discussion in Parliament on the floods and natural disasters that are inundating many cities and towns in the country. He also requested a discussion on river interlinking.
He said that 10 lakh acres of land in AP could be brought under cultivation with the interlinking of Godavari-Penna rivers. He said that the interlinking of rivers in AP should be an ideal and inspiring one for the country. He said that in the context of the centenary celebrations of Acharya N.G Ranga, steps should be taken to resolve the grievances of tenant farmers.
He also said that the difficulties and problems of migrant workers should be discussed comprehensively. He said that in addition to the discussion on the laxity of social media, specific steps need to be taken to curb it. The TDP leader said that he asked to draft the Wakf Bill keeping in view of Muslim’s concerns.
“I have requested at the all-party meeting to discuss the issues of AP bifurcation guarantees, funds for the Polavaram project, and disaster management in the context of the Vijayawada floods. I have requested that the social media abuse be discussed in Parliament and opinions should be collected from everyone on what steps should be taken to curb it”, he said.
Lok Sabha Jana Sena Floor Leader Bala Shouri said that as per the promises of AP bifurcation, the oil refinery and Kadapa steel plant should be discussed. He said that the construction of Polavaram should be completed within two years after rehabilitation, without reducing its height.