Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi to discuss pending State Issues

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed issues related to the state, including the release of pending funds for Polavaram irrigation project.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed issues related to the state, including the release of pending funds for Polavaram irrigation project.

Mohan Reddy’s meeting with  PM Modi comes amid strong rumours of his party YSR Congress joining the NDA, after a period of eight months, It is still not known whether political issues were discussed during the meeting.

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According to official sources, in the 40-minute long meeting, CM Mohan Reddy discussed the pending dues and approvals for various projects like Kadapa Steel plant.

The CM requested  PM Modi to consider the early release of pending revenue grant of Rs 10,000 crore, Rs 3,250 crore funds for the Polavaram project besides setting up of a high court in Kurnool district, the sources added.
After his meeting with the PM, Mr.Reddy will attend the Apex Council meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao over Krishna-Godavari river water sharing issue via video conferencing.