The Union government should take an early decision on Telangana and not prolong the stalemate by waiting for the Srikrishna Committee’s report, BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu told reporters here on Monday.
Mr. Naidu said the committee would not serve any purpose. The uncertainty should not be prolonged as it affected Andhra Pradesh’s development. The State was in turmoil and businesses were looking for opportunities outside.
“Creation of a new State is a political issue and has to be decided by leaders of political parties and not by commissions. Appointment of the Srikrishna Commission is not a solution to the problem. We have seen the Pranab Mukherjee Committee and the Rosaiah Committee. This is the third committee…nothing is going to happen [with committees]. It is an exercise in futility,” he said.
On the proposed talks with Pakistan, he wanted to know on whose behest India was pushing itself into talks.
“The BJP wants to know the agenda and purpose of the dialogue. Acts of terror and talks cannot go hand in hand…,” he said.
