Seemandhra Capital Not Now: GoM

Update: 2014-02-22 07:23 GMT
Group of Ministers (GoM) member Jairam Ramesh made it clear Centre will take a final call on new capital for Seemandhra in 6 Months. "An expert committee will be constituted for identifying the suitable place in Seemandhra region for setting up new capital," he declares.

The Union Minister opined Prime Minister's speech in Rajya Sabha is focussed to address the concerns of Seemandhra region. He claims Special Category Status will benefit the residual AP and an ordinance to include 7 mandals of Bhadrachalam in Seemandhra will be brought soon.

Jairam Ramesh states 'Appointed Day' announcement a must for officially declaring Telangana state and it takes 3 more months as per the procedure. He reveals 'Special Category' to Seemandhra is decision taken upon the recommendation from Rahul Gandhi.
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