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Andhra governor meets Sonia in Delhi

October 30, 2010 11:29 IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday evening to reportedly discuss the administrative and political situation in the state.

The two discussed the expansion of the state cabinet, the ordinance on micro-finance institutions, trimming the administration and preparing for political developments after the Justice Sri Krishna Committee submits its report on the creation of Telangana state.

Governor ESL Narasimhan also held meetings with senior ministers in the central cabinet including Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Defence Minister A K Antony and Home Minister P Chidambaram.

According to sources, Gandhi heard out Narasimha's concerns about the state administration and assured him that she will take prompt political action.

By our correspondent in Delhi