Naidu meets PM amid slug-fest over cash-for-vote scam

Image
Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Jun 10 2015 | 8:42 PM IST
As the slanging match between ruling parties in Andhra Pradesh and Telengana sparked by 'cash-for-vote' scam continued unabated, AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking that the Centre issue guidelines to the Governor on law and order in Hyderabad.
Naidu met Modi in Delhi a day after his government decided to urge the Centre to issue guidelines on section 8 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act that confers special powers on the Governor, in charge of both the states, with regard to law and order in Hyderabad, the common capital.
Governor ESL Narasimhan, who is the common Governor of AP and Telangana post-bifurcation, is also in Delhi.
In a relief to TDP MLA A Revanth Reddy, whose arrest in the cash-for-vote case has snowballed into a grim row involving the two neighbours, got an interim bail for a day to attend his daughter's engagement ceremony tomorrow.
Reddy was arrested on May 31 along with two others for allegedly trying to bribe a nominated MLA to vote for TDP nominee in Telangana Legislative Council election.
Targeting TRS, in power in Telengana, AP Labour Minister K Atchannaidu said the TDP government would no longer tolerate "irregularities and insults" by Telangana government.
"The division (of composite Andhra Pradesh) happened. We waited patiently for one year in the interest of the unity of Telugu people, though we were insulted. But we cannot remain patient any more," he said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 10 2015 | 8:42 PM IST

Next Story