The State Government announced the formation of 13 districts at Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The new districts will come into force from Ugadi, the Telugu new year. Secondly, in an apparent manner, the Government has hinted that there is no scope for upward revision of fitment. Strikingly, there was no mention of three Capitals issue in the Governor’s speech at the Republic Day celebrations. Neither was there a mention of abolition of Legislative Council.
The government also chose to drop the “PM Kisan” words from Rythu Bharosa financial assistance. The Central Government has categorically stated that ‘PM Kisan’ being a central government scheme, cannot be clubbed with the State government schemes.
Governor Biswa Bhushan Harichandan unfurled the tricolour flag at IGMC Stadium Complex. The Governor said that in order to fulfil the promises made by the YSRCP party in its election manifesto, of good governance and efficient delivery of services, the State is said to have an additional 13 districts from the auspicious day of Ugadi.
