Naidu secured approval for a ₹60,000 crore refinery in Andhra Pradesh, considering Srikakulam, Machilipatnam, or Ramayapatnam. Post Modi meeting, BPCL discussions ongoing; announcement on July 23 budget. Naidu met BPCL officials, including Krishna Kumar; 5,000 acres needed. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 mandates Centre's role. NDA ally Naidu supports BJP; tweeted on X.
