New Delhi, July 16 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to sanction an additional Rs 10,000 crore for Andhra Pradesh in the 2025-26 financial year under the Special Assistance to States on Capital Investment (SASCI).

According to a release, on Wednesday, during his second-day visit to Delhi, the Chief Minister met with Sitharaman and submitted a memorandum requesting financial support for various state projects.

He also appealed to the 16th Finance Commission to approve the Andhra Pradesh government's plea to bridge the revenue deficit. The Chief Minister highlighted that the state continues to face financial constraints due to the bifurcation.

The Chief Minister informe...