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Chandrababu Naidu's X post on the Budget is unmindful of the variation vis-à-vis Bihar, which has fewer seats, says party leader Rajendranath Reddy

In an open letter to Chief Minister, Sharmila questiones Chandrababu Naidu as to what problem he is facing to stop short of asking SCS for the southern State

Says Centre could also consider alternative in a special package

On Sunday, the Rajya Sabha member used 'X' to issue a challenge to the tripartite alliance, noting, "But they would not do so because they prioritize their alliance over AP's progress," stated Vijayasai Reddy.

Reddy on Thursday said special status, a bifurcation promise reneged on by the central government, would entitle the majorly agrarian state to more Central grants, resulting in proportional reduction

JD(U) leaders contend that the state was been adversely affected by the carving out of the resource-rich Jharkhand two decades ago.

"Rapid industrialisation of my state is possible if only the special status is accorded. This was a commitment made on the floor of the Parliament and was a pre-condition to the bifurcation," said Reddy.

At the all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday, YSR CP Rajya Sabha member Vijay Sai Reddy also sought setting of the High Court in Kurnool, and establishing a national university in Visakhapatnam.