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Representatives from the Visakhapatnam Steel Officers Association (SEA) met with several Members of Parliament during the winter session in New Delhi to advocate for the merger of the RINL–Visakhapatnam Steel Plant with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). They argued that this merger would help the plant overcome challenges and ensure the steel sector remains strategically important for national development and employment. The MPs they met with expressed support and promised to raise the issue with the Union Steel Minister.

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Visakhapatnam Steel Union Lobbies for SAIL Merger with MPs in Delhi

New Delhi, December 7, 2025 – Representatives from the Visakhapatnam Steel Officers Association (SEA) have taken their campaign for the merger of the RINL–Visakhapatnam Steel Plant with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to the halls of Parliament this week. The SEA delegation, led by Katam S.S. Chandra Rao and K.V.D. Prasad, met with several Members of Parliament during the winter session to advocate for the merger as a solution to ongoing challenges facing the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.

The delegation met with MPs including Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayulu (TDP – Narasaraopet), M. Mallesh Babu (Janata Dal–Secular – Kolar), and C.N. Manjunatha (BJP – Bangalore Rural). SEA representatives emphasized the importance of a healthy and competitive steel sector to national development and employment, arguing that a merger with SAIL would strengthen the sector.

“The steel sector plays a vital role, providing jobs to lakhs of people,” said a statement released by the SEA. “We believe merging with SAIL will ensure the continued growth and stability of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.”

MPs who were presented with the request responded positively and assured the SEA representatives that they would bring the issue to the attention of Union Steel Minister Kumaraswamy. Hindupur MP B.K. Parthasarathy, a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Steel and Coal, also reportedly pledged his support to facilitate the merger. The SEA hopes this renewed effort will finally lead to a resolution benefiting the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and the broader Indian steel industry.

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