"They (Central government) are not releasing funds to bridge our revenue deficit (caused by the state bifurcation). They are not releasing funds for the Polavaram irrigation project nor are they trying to resolve the contentious issues between the two states (AP and Telangana)," the Chief Minister said on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day.
He was addressing a gathering after hoisting the national flag and reviewing a guard of honour at the Independence Day celebrations at Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy grounds here today.
"We are constantly negotiating with the Centre for fulfillment of promises made in the AP Reorganisation Act-2014 and also release of funds promised therein. I requested Prime Minister Modi many times to support AP till it developed at par with other states. We are fighting uncompromisingly for fulfillment of all promises made by the Centre at the time of bifurcation," Chandrababu pointed out.
"I will not rest till we draw the last paisa (due to the state) from the Centre. I need people's cooperation in this regard," he added.
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He reiterated the government's goal to make AP one of the top three states in the country by 2022 and the top state by 2029.
"By 2050, we should become the top in the world in attracting investments," he added.
Last year, AP recorded an economic growth rate of 10.99 per cent as against the country's 7.5 per cent, he said.
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Meanwhile, AP Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister N Chinnarajappa said people should dedicate themselves for all round development of the state.
He said the state government will be provide Rs 6,800 crore worth crop loans to farmers this year in the East Godavari district.
In Rajamahendravaram, Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Mayor P Rajani Sesha Sai unfurled the national flag to mark the day.