Hyderabad: Non-resident Telugus from Andhra Pradesh are keen on special status to the state as it would bring in immense benefits. NRIs have extended their support to YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and assured of their participation in any program to keep pressurize the Centre.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in a tweet on Monday thanked all those NRIs who extended support to special status cause.

The enthusiasm emoted by my NRI brothers and sisters has doubled by conviction to fight for #APSCS. Thank you one and all.
— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) September 26, 2016

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday night interacted with NRIs via video conference from the party’s central office. Several NRIs opined that AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu compromized on special status issue.

They further criticized Naidu for welcoming the statement of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying granting special status to AP not possible. Students studying in the US, Australia, Canada, UK and other parts of the world said that with special status only AP can attract more business investments. Many students said rapid industrialization in AP can generate more jobs for the youth.