Vijayawada, April 16 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday appealed to the 16th Finance Commission to extend special financial assistance for rebuilding the state.
He emphasised that ''rebuilding the state is crucial not only for its future but also for the nation's progress''.
"If you help us to stand today, we will play a key role in India's success tomorrow," the CM said, urging the Commission to understand the state's unique challenges and support its vision for a 'Swarnandhra 2047'.
Calling the Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya a visionary, Naidu recalled how Panagariya had recommended transferring the Polavaram Project to the state during his tenure in NITI Aayog. "We aim to complete Polavaram before...