Hectic lobbying on for next government formation

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 24 : The Centre is likely to take a decision on the formation of next government in Andhra Pradesh by the end of Monday.

AICC Incharge of AP Congress Affairs Digvijay Singh held a series of discussions with the senior Congress leaders on Monday. He held deliberations with APCC chief Botsa Satyanarayana and reportedly discussed the issue of appointing successor to Kiran Kumar Reddy in the State. He also held talks with Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar and Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha.

Rajya Sabha MP MA Khan and the Deputy Chief Minister also met AICC President Sonia Gandhi on Monday morning. Although they claimed that they met the Congress supremo to thank her for ensuring passing of Telangana Bill in Parliament, sources say that they also discuss the possibilities of formation of next government in the State.

Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Finance JD Seelam claimed that the decision on next government formation would be decided by the end of Monday. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, he said that they would try their level best to improve the prospects of Congress party in both the Telangana and residual Andhra Pradesh.  INN