: Common citizens on Saturday expressed displeasure through social media while ruling YSR Congress wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, opposing merger of Andhra Bank with other banks, saying it hurt the sentiments of Telugu people.
YSRC MP from Machilipatnam, V Balashowry pointed out that the "pride and prestige of Telugu people" was attached with Andhra Bank and merging it with other banks hurt the sentiments of Telugu people.
"Besides, it is recognized world over as a Telugu Bank," he added.
Balashowry, in his letter welcomed the Centres move to consolidate the public sector banks, but said Telugu people have strong reservations on the proposed merger of Andhra Bank with Union Bank of India and Corporation Bank.
"Their reservations are justified. I represent the parliamentary constituency
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