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Different Yardsticks For States

Different Yardsticks For States

Clearly, the Modi government seems to be making it’s allocations to states on the basis of the respect, thy have for the CM’s rather than the need of the State.

Take for instance, Tamil Nadu. Jayalalitha, the other day wrote a letter to Modi requesting him for financial assistance towards rain relief to the tune of nearly Rs 26000 crore. Modi sanctioned Rs 1000 crore and left for an overseas visit.

Then, it was the turn of the governments of AP and Telangana to submit their pleas for drought assistance.

While AP asked for Rs 2000 crore, Telangana asked for Rs 5514 crore. Finally, the Union Government has taken a decision.

AP will get Rs 433.77 crore for drought relief whereas a decision on Telangana has been deferred.

Judging by the allocations made to the respective states, Modi seems to like Chandrababu best and KCR, the least because Naidu got the best allocation: 20% of his request.

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