State CPI secretary Dr K. Narayana on Monday called on President Pranab Mukherji at Rashtrapathi Nilayam, Bollarum, Secunderabad and submitted a memorandum pleading with him to expedite the process of State bifurcation to carve out Telangana State.
Speaking to the media later, Dr Narayana said he had urged the President to bifurcate the State at the earliest and also ensure quicker development of the Seemandhra region in all sectors.
In the memorandum, the CPI leader stated, “The Andhra Pradesh State Reorganization Bill-2013” is set for discussion in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. Instead of smooth discussion unhealthy trends are prevailing, untoward incidents are taking place which are humiliating the country’s Constitution. Certain political leaders often declare that they honor Indian Constitution, legislations and legislative bodies very much. But these parties are pursuing selfish, opportunistic political policies. Their activities are being exposed brazenly. Latest example is most undemocratic incidents which are taking place in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on the Bill of State bifurcation.
CONGRESS, TDP AND YSRCP CHANGING STANDS
“The Congress, TDP and YSRCP leaders, though they often declare that they honor Parliamentary democracy, have become a hurdle for smooth functioning of the Assembly. Differences of opinions are quite natural in a democracy. Those opinions can be explained in appropriate democratic manner in legislative bodies and also outside as well. The Bill be discussed and returned with necessary amendments within the stipulated period.
“Some have protested against the very introduction of the Bill. Some are obstructing to the discussions though Bill is being introduced technically. This is most undemocratic. They are insulting the constitution and parliamentary democracy to which every one in the country is bound to respect.
“Certain Political leaders who are humiliating the Bill in the Assembly met you while you are in Hyderabad city. We do not know what they had talked to you. But every one knows what they addressed to the media. Sir, you should take a serious note of what is transpiring in the state Assembly, and find out a scientific solution to the needs of all. We propose following points to be included in the Bill.
“The number of legislators can be increased upto 153 for proposed future Telangana Assembly and number of legislators also be increased by adding another 50 in future Assembly of the residuary State of Andhra Pradesh. Accordingly, clause16(1) of the Bill can be amended.
“Clause 89(1) can be amended, in such a way “Krishna water Disputes Tribunal II will be reconstituted with a new chairman”. This amendment is necessitated as Brijesh Kumarji’s recent verdict is being opposed by all parties of the state including ruling Congress party and Government of AP.
“Regional development councils can be constituted for upliftment of the backward regions i.e. Rayalaseema, Uttaraandhra. Special Funds should be allotted to backward districts like Mahaboobnagar, Anantapur, Nalgonda, Adilabad, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Prakasam. While welcoming Polavaram project as National Project, CPI demands Pranahita-Chevella to be declared as National project. Inter-state water management boards be constituted for the maintenance of projects & canals with statutory Powers.
“Centre should allocate required gas, oil and coal to Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, states as per norms prescribed. There would be immediate shortage of power to the Telangana State. To overcome this, thermal power plants should be established. Adequate quantity of gas be supplied to Nedunuru (Karimnagar District) and Shankara Palli (Rangareddy District) power plants. Thermal power plants be established in Telangana region in order to produce 4000 M.W. of power. Central Government should allocate adequate funds for speedy establishment of new capital. Experts committee should be constituted in order to look into financial, legal and administrative measures.
“Above all, with the present experience, future capital city of A.P. should be developed in such a way that the development should not be concentrated in around the capital city only. Development should be decentralized across the state. Secretariat and administration buildings in one region, the high court in other region, like wise IT parks, Textiles Parks, Industrial Hub, Pharmaceutical,
Electronic industrial avenues should be developed in different areas and spreading across the districts.
“Proposal of major port at Ramayyapatnam of Prakasham district is ideal and viable, as per the technical report. Kindly consider the following amendments in the interests of both the future states”.
Dr K. Narayana was accompanied by Azeez Pasha, former MP, Chada Venkat Reddy former MLA, K. Ramakrishna former MLA, G. Mallesh CPI Floor Leader, P.J. Chandrasekhar Rao MLC, Jalli Wilson, former MLC, Palla Venkat Reddy, former MLA, V. Ram Narasimha Rao and others. (NSS)