CM N. Chandrababu Naidu had earlier demanded that the centre honour the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, and grant Andhra Pradesh special category status. Chowdary—will resign from their post on Thursday, said Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday night. I have been sympathetic to Andhra Pradesh because I know it suffered due to bifurcation,” he said. Jaitley said after the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission, the concept of special category status was abolished. TDP MPs also have been protesting against the “injustice” to Andhra Pradesh in parliament in the budget session, and the party had given the BJP time till 5 March to sort it out.

Source: Mint March 07, 2018 17:35 UTC