AP leaders want clarification on Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act

New Delhi, Feb 09: After protest in Rajya Sabha by Andhra Pradesh leaders over the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, Finance minister Arun Jaitley said that Centre will resolve the issues related to bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

Union minister and TDP lawmaker YS Chaudhary's demand for a clarification on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act in Rajya Sabha after which Arun Jaitley said that centre is working to resolve the issue.

Jaitley said on Wednesday a meeting involving Nabard officials was held in Delhi. "The state wanted money through externally aided projects. CM wants it from Nabard. Yesterday, we made an arrangement. Officers have gone to Hyderabad to discuss with the state. And on the revenue deficit, we are trying to narrow the gap."

"On behalf of the Government of India, I would like to mention here, that the entire House is fully aware how the AP Reorganisation Act was passed so unscientifically and unreasonably... for which both the national parties are responsible," he said.