Telangana seeks five border gram panchayats from Andhra

Telangana has renewed its demand for 5 border gram panchayats transferred to Andhra Pradesh during the 2014 bifurcation. Telangana minister urged an amendment to the AP Reorganisation Act, citing administrative, cultural, and security challenges. Tribals face hardships due to distance from services, while Telangana insists Polavaram won't be affected. Andhra hasn't responded yet.