New Delhi: Reiterating his opposition to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Kiran Kumar Reddy, "The party may win or lose an election, but the bifurcation will be a big loss for the entire state and all people."
Reddy spoke to CNN-IBN's Parikshit Luthra on the possibility of Union Cabinet clearing Home Ministry's Telangana note.
Here is the transcript of the conversation:
Parikshit Luthra: Is the note on Telangana coming up for before today's Cabinet meeting?
N Kiran Kumar Reddy: I believe the cabinet note is not on the agenda. It may come as a table item. But we will wait for the Cabinet decision.
Parikshit Luthra: Are you still opposing Telangana or ready to go with the decision?
N Kiran Kumar Reddy: The party may win or lose an election, but the bifurcation will be a big loss for the entire state and all people. There will be a severe power shortage. Naxal movement might see a return. Water distribution will be a problem. Hyderabad is a hub for health facilities and education. Bifurcation will be a loss for all regions in the state"
Parikshit Luthra: Are you planning to resign opposing Telangana?
N Kiran Kumar Reddy: Let this issue come to the Assembly. We would like to debate it thoroughly.
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