Modi promised support to Andhra whenever needed: Vijay Sai Reddy

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to extend support to Andhra Pradesh whenever needed, Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Sai Reddy said on Tuesday."I thank him for his concern towards the development of Andhra Pradesh," said Reddy, after accompanying Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in a meeting with the Prime Minister in the national capital.According to Reddy, the meeting with Modi was fruitful.In the 50-minute meeting, Jagan Mohan Reddy focused on the development of the southern state and touched upon 17 issues, including Central government's support for the state, releasing of all funds due to state, and fulfillment of bifurcation promises, among others.After meeting Modi, the Chief Minister participated in an apex council meeting with Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat.
--IANS sth/arm