Naidu urges party MPs to prioritise state issues and secure central funds
Naidu asked the MPs to focus on bringing more funds to the state from the Centre under various schemes.
Naidu held a Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party (TDPP) meeting with all MPs at his residence on Friday. The meeting, also attended by TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh, saw Naidu express satisfaction over the performance of MPs. He said that TDP MPs regularly attended Parliament sessions, which was reflected in the attendance rate of 86.2%, compared to the average MPs' attendance of 85%.
He also expressed satisfaction over the questions raised and participation in debates in Parliament.
Naidu urged MPs to raise issues pertaining to Andhra Pradesh whenever an opportunity arises. He also suggested highlighting the good work done by Prime Minister Modi. Naidu said that the MPs should participate in discussions on topics like Operation Sindoor and the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and support the central government's stance.
The chief minister further advised MPs to maintain continuous coordination with the departments allocated to them. Parliament members should have first-hand information on what is happening in their respective departments and should immediately take advantage of bringing funds and projects to the state. He asked them to focus on schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission and Health Mission to secure additional funds.
Naidu warned MPs to stay away from unnecessary controversies and to work closely with people.
He asked them to address people's issues like the mango price crisis, required assistance from the Centre, and issues like the reduction of GST on mango pulp. He also suggested explaining the progress happening in the state and innovative programmes like Quantum Valley, Green Hydrogen Valley, population management, and P4 in Parliament.
He said that the criminal political issues of the opposition should also be mentioned. "It is unfortunate that we have to do politics with people having a criminal mindset. They should be exposed at the national level as to how the opposition is behaving like a spoilsport in Andhra Pradesh," said Naidu.
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