Oscar Fernandes justifies deferment on Telangana issue

Senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes today justified the deferment by Congress and the government a decision on Telangana statehood issue saying it is “sensitive” and all stakeholders need to be consulted.

“Since Telangana is a sensitive issue, all stake-holders have to be consulted before arriving at a final decision. The issue is only deferred”, Fernandes told reporters at district Congress office here.

–Agencies