Speculation rife over Chandrababu Naidu’s upcoming meet with Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu wrote to his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy suggesting a meeting at the latter’s place over the weekend, stirring up speculations on the nature of the meeting.

Chandrababu Naidu proposed the meeting in Talangana saying: "It has been 10 years since bifurcation of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. There have been multiple discussions concerning issues arising from the Reorganization Act. which hold significant implications for the welfare and advancement of our states. It is imperative that we address these issues amicably with utmost diligence and resolve. In light of this, I propose that we meet at your place on 6' July. Saturday afternoon."

Naidu further wrote that a face-to-face meeting could offer an opportunity to engage ‘comprehensively’ on critical issues, alongside collaborating ‘effectively towards achieving mutually beneficial solutions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I am confident that our deliberations will lead to productive outcomes.’

The meeting is proposed just as the 10-year time for sharing Hyderabad as a joint capital between two states comes to an end with Andhra Pradesh is yet to build a state capital.

Naidu's ambitious Amaravati project has been stalled over the last five years after ‘his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy cut the supply lines’, according to NDTV.

Before joining Congress, Reddy was part of Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party and his close aide too.

Reddy went to jail for having reportedly involved in the the 2015 note-for-vote scam.

Acting allegedly as Naidu’s emissary to a member of assembly, he sought him to favourably vote for the TDP.

However, Reddy was caught on camera purportedly offering ₹ 50 lakh to a member.

Reddy is known for cultivating friendship with leaders across party lines with recently visiting a number of BJP leaders including party chief JP Nadda in Delhi.

He called Prime Minister Modi "Bada bhai (elder brother)" during his visit to the state in March, raising eyebrows.

However, Reddy said cultivating close friendships is needed to help his state grow.