Andhra CM apprehensive about his dwindling support: sources

Hyderabad: Even as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is likely to resign in protest against Telangana on Tuesday, sources indicate that he is apprehensive about his dwindling support base. Sources say Kiran Reddy may resign in protest on Tuesday and form a new party.

Meanwhile, Andhra Congress chief Botsa Satyanarayana has been meeting legislators as he has been given the responsibility of maintaining unity within the Congress. This comes as the UPA is all set to make another attempt to pass the Telangana Bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

The government is jittery over more disruptions after the pepper spray incident last week. Government sources have told CNN-IBN that at least 38 amendments are likely to the Telangana Bill. Amendment can be moved for two governors for two separate states instead of the one governor for 10 years that the Bill proposes. Sources say if the amendment is approved, the governor of Telangana will have control over Hyderabad.

Government sources also say that there is no Constitutional amendment required for this. CNN-IBN has also learned that Seemandhra and Northern Andhra will get a special financial package. Seemandhra leaders have demanded a package of Rs 5,000 crore, which could be considered by the 14th financial commission.

Meanwhile protests against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh continue in the national capital. The Delhi Police on Monday detained YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy as he led a march to Parliament in protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.