In Depth - Special Status for States

Parliament has witnessed continuous disruptions over many issues. One of them was the demand of the legislators from Andhra Pradesh for a special status for their state. This was a promise they claim was made in Parliament when a separate state of Telangana was carved out in 2014. The Centre has replied that while granting Special Status was not possible... Andhra Pradesh could be given a special package that will have the same benefits. Our focus today is to consider in depth .... questions about what exactly is special status for states ... what are the benefits it confers on individual states ...and how does it promote their development.

Anchor: Franck Rausan Pereira