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CM to meet Sonia, PM in Delhi

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CM to meet Sonia, PM in Delhi
CM to meet Sonia, PM in Delhi

 

Chief  Minister K Rosaiah will leave for Delhi on Wednesday for a three–day visit.During his Delhi visit, the Chief Minister is expected to hold discussions with United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi,  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and several other senior Congress leaders.

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As per schedule, the Chief Minister will meet Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday  evening and apprise her of the latest  developments in the state. He will also  discuss with her on the choice of candidates for the ensuing MLC  elections and the 12 seats for which Asembly by-elections will be held in Telangana region.

During  his discussions with Sonia, the  Cabinet expansion issue may figure prominently, according to close  Congress circles.

Later, the CM will call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and request him  to  grant  national status to Polavaram  project. Rosaiah will also  appeal to the PM for the release of  funds to the  ongoing projects in the state.

On Thursday, the CM will meet Union ministers of various departments and will impress upon them for clearance of  pending  projects. The Mannavaram  joint  project with BHEL is also likely to  figure in the talks.

On the last day of his stay in Delhi, the Chief Minister  will attend the Planning Commission meeting which is slated for April 16. Later, Rosaiah is expected to fly back to Hyderabad.