Sat Mar 08 11:11:07 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Demands Fairer Funding from Central Government

**Hyderabad, March 8, 2025** – Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, has announced a concerted effort to pressure the central government for increased funding and project allocations. Following an all-party meeting of Telangana MPs, Vikramarka stated that the state has been unfairly treated for the past decade, receiving insufficient funds for crucial projects.

The meeting, held at Praja Bhavan on Saturday, identified 28 issues requiring central assistance, including the Metro Phase-2, Regional Ring Road (RRR), and AMRUT funds for Godavari Phase 2. Vikramarka revealed that a detailed booklet documenting the state’s correspondence with the Centre, including letters and representations requesting funds, has been compiled.

To amplify their demands, the state plans to utilize various parliamentary avenues during the upcoming session. This includes raising the issue during the Zero Hour, Question Hour, and under Rule 377, as well as moving an adjournment motion.

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi echoed the sentiment, criticizing the Centre’s alleged “stepmotherly treatment” towards Telangana. Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy added that despite repeated attempts to secure funding over the past 15 months, their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

The absence of BJP and BRS MPs from the all-party meeting was noted, with Vikramarka assuring that they would be personally invited to future meetings to ensure full participation. The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the state’s commitment to securing its fair share of resources to improve the lives of its citizens.

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