special category status

Naidu’s list: Budget for Andhra Pradesh, ministry-linked demands

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Naidu’s list: Budget for Andhra Pradesh, ministry-linked demands

New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers on Thursday to push for specific budget and ministry-specific demands for the debt-ridden state. A key ally of BJP-led NDA government, Naidu is eyeing enhanced assistance for Andhra Pradesh as it is evident that a ‘special category’ status … Read more

Nitish’s poll push centres on caste survey, quota, special category status

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Nitish’s poll push centres on caste survey, quota, special category status

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is seeking to mobilise support in the state mainly around three issues – caste survey, reservation and special category status – to ensure electoral gains for the ruling Mahagathbandhan, the ‘grand alliance’ of his JDU, RJD, Congress and Left parties. Since there is … Read more