TDP MP C M Ramesh today launched an indefinite fast along with a state legislative council member here demanding that the Centre immediately establish an integrated steel plant in the district as per provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
The party's Rajya Sabha MP had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, saying he would be "constrained to undertake an indefinite fast" if immediate steps were not taken to set up the plant.
Ramesh wrote the letter five days after the Centre, citing a Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) feasibility report, told the Supreme Court that it was not "financially viable" to construct a steel plant at Kadapa.
The MP today alleged that the Centre was blocking setting up of the plant, saying it was not viable.
He vowed to continue the protest till the Centre conceded the demand.
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council member M Ravindranatha Reddy too joined the MP in the fast.
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Both leaders hail from Kadapa district.
Ramesh had earlier said he would go on a 'fast-unto-death' in Kadapa district from June 24.
As per Schedule 13 of the Reorganisation Act "SAIL shall, within six months from the appointed day, examine the feasibility of establishing an integrated steel plant in YSR (Kadapa) district of the successor state of Andhra Pradesh."