Experts warn that granting special category status to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh may prompt similar demands from other states. Both Janata Dal (United) and Telugu Desam Party have sought this status in return for support to the BJP-led NDA government. Despite historical criteria for such status being abolished, states like Jharkhand could also seek it, potentially burdening the Centre financially. The issue has political implications, with the Congress party pledging special category status for Andhra Pradesh in its 2024 manifesto.
Bihar and Andhra Pradesh Push for Special Category Status Sparks Broader Demands
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