The much awaited 2018-19 Union Budget disappointed the reliable alliance partner, Chandra Babu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Telugu Desam Party headed by Chandra Babu Naidu, which has been supporting NDA Government, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi in all aspects till date, though State unit of BJP is criticising Naidu’s Government.
As a preparatory to 2019 elections, in recent meetings, Naidu has requested Prime Minister Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley personally to sanction few special provisions for Andhra Pradesh in 2018-19 Union Budget. Naidu expected a lot and expressed hope in Media Conference held after meeting with the Prime Minister recently. But, in vein, Arun Jaitley has not blessed Andhra Pradesh in any aspect.