Hyderabad: In the wake of a ‘hung Assembly’ predictions in Telangana it seems Telangana PCC president Ponnala Lakshmaiah is trying to woo likeminded parties to win their support, if necessary, to form the first government in Telangana state. Mr Lakshmaiah and the other Congress leaders met MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and CPI state secretary K. Narayana on Wednesday and sought their support to form the government in Telangana, if necessary. But, according to sources both leaders did not offer any assurances to the Congress leaders.

Both party leaders preferred to adopt a wait-and-watch policy. Meanwhile, in the discussions with MIM Chief Mr Asaduddin said to have raised some issues regarding problems of the Old City with Telangana PCC president. Development of old city, drinking water supply to old city, and Communal Harmony Bill and other issues asked Owaisi. On Thursday Telangana PCC President Ponnala Laxmaiah responded to Owaisi in writing to the issues raised by him.

With regard to the late Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy's package for the development of the Old City development, Ponnala in his letter said the issue has been discussed with the officials of the concerned four department and will get a report on all the projects proposed and its current status. The status of Krishna Phase III and old city requirements were discussed with the concerned officials Konda Reddy chief general manager Water Works.

Ponnala assured Owaisi that the total water requirement of the Old City will be met by Krishna waters. He said five reservoirs with 2MGD capacity will provided the water. Regarding Prevention of Hatred and preserving communal Harmony Bill, discussed with Professor Zia, Justice Siddiqui, Delhi High Court and Niiyaz Farooqui, Supreme Court lawyer, about the Bill, Ponnala said they were happy to know that Telangana PCC will take up this Bill in the state of Telangana and plans to get a draft Bill ready in a couple of days. Ponnala also assured Owaisi that he will take the issues it to its logical end. Meanwhile, it was not known whether MIM has put conditions to support Congress. But Telangana Congress leaders denied MIM had put any conditions for extending support to Congress.