In short, in the eyes of the TDP, the denial of special status is a political decision, deserving of a political response. qualifies for special status, which was earmarked for States on the basis of laid-down criteria such as difficult terrain, low population, strategic location, economic backwardness and non-viable finances. the monetary equivalent of the special status, this was not good enough for the TDP, which wanted it institutionally recognised. But the TDP and Mr. Naidu apparently felt that the assurance of granting the monetary equivalent was not an enduring or long-term solution. The signs of strain had started becoming apparent soon after the Union Budget, which failed to meet A.P.’s expectations, and which led Mr. Naidu to start signalling that he was distancing himself from the BJP.

Source: The Hindu March 08, 2018 18:45 UTC