For the first time, common Governor for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ESL Narasimhan seems to be taking keen interest on the post-bifurcation problems, which have been turning to be contentious issues between two states.

He has convened a high-level meeting on February 1st with representatives from both the Telugu states at Raj Bhavan, where he plans to discuss various pending issues arisen due to bifurcation.

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and Telangana Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao will be leading teams from their respective states. Senior officials also will participate in the meeting.

The meeting would focus on the issues of distribution of employees, power and water amongst the few that will be discussed. Also, the losses incurred to Andhra Pradesh due to bifurcation will also be raised.

Last week on the Republic Day, Governor taking initiative arranged a meeting between chief ministers of two states- N Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandasekhar Rao, for 30 minutes at Raj Bhavan, in his presence. The meeting was held during customary `High Tea’ programme. Earlier also two times Governor arranged such meetings.

However, as such meetings failed to achieve any substantial results, now Governor seems to be resorting to discuss problems between two states in detail.Till now he has been advising chief ministers of two states to resolve all contentious issues amicably through discussions at various levels.