Former Minister JC Diwakar Reddy on Sunday reiterated that power sharing was the best solution to resolve the separate Telangana issue.
Talking to reporters, Diwakar Reddy said that the demand for separate Telangana was never raised when the State Government was headed by a leader from Telangana region. Citing examples, he said the statehood demand never surfaced during the rule of Jalagam Vengal Rao, T Anjaiah, PV Narasimha Rao or M Chenna Reddy. However, the Telangana agitation reached its peak whenever a leader from Seemandhra region was made the Chief Minister.
The former minister claimed that the Telangana agitation was not about statehood for the region, but for the Chief Minister's post. Therefore, sharing of Chief Minister's posts between the two regions would be best solution to resolve the issue permanently.
Diwakar Rao suggested that legislation should be brought to make it mandatory that the State would be ruled by a chief minister from Seemandhra region for three years and by a Telangana leader for two years. He said irrespective of which party comes to power, the power sharing pact should be strictly implemented. He said he would take forward this suggestion to the next level by holding discussions leaders of all political parties. (INN)
2012/5/17 8:35:19 Warangal, May 17 (INN): Telangana Rashtra Samithi Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Thursday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party president G Kishan Reddy's criticism on the party on the Telangana issue.
Talking to media persons, Harish Rao sought an explanation from the BJP State president as to why he has not submitted his resignation from elected post when the statehood agitation was going-on at its peak. Stating that NIzamabad MLA E Laxminarayana submitted his resignation from the elected post expressing solidarity to statehood agitation, he asked as to why Kishan Reddy went abroad during the agitation period.
Harish Rao also demanded an explanation from the BJP, which claims that the Telangana state formation would be possible with the national parties, as to why it did not raised the Telangana issue during the ruling of NDA. Stating that the people of Telangana would not believe the promises of BJP, he asked the BJP to give explanation how it could achieve Telangana state without the support of regional parties.
Meanwhile, Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram said that the JAC was conducting a survey over the by-election in Parakala Assembly constituency. Based on findings of the survey, he said that JAC would extend support to the party in the by-election. He asked the Telugu Desam Telangana Forum, which is targeting the JAC, to explain what it was doing to achieve the Telangana state.
Damodar insulted T people by accepting Dy CM’s post: BJP
2011/6/19 3:15:45 Accusing Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha of having insulted the people of Telangana, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Sunday alleged that he was elevated to the post as part of a conspiracy hatched by Congress leaders to ‘water down’ the Telangana agitation.
Talking to media persons after taking part in the Vanta Varpu programme at Liberty Circle in response to the call by the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee, Mr Vidyasagar Rao said that Mr Rajanarasimha had fallen prey to the Congress’s machinations and had accepted the post of Deputy Chief Minister.
“He has insulted by people of Telangana by accepting the post. Being from Telangana, Mr Rajanarasimha should have never accepted the post and instead pushed for separate statehood,” the senior BJP leader said.
However, Mr Vidyasagar Rao made it clear that no one can stop the agitation for the separate state by luring them with posts and other inducements.
“The leaders from Seemandhra region, who had violated the Gentlemen’s Agreement made in 1956, are now making efforts to douse the Telangana agitation,” he added.
The BJP leader also objected to the statement issued by Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal that Seemandhra leaders would get more than 245 seats if the elections were conducted to Assembly on the issue of bifurcation of the state.
Mr Vidyasagar Rao described the statement as ‘provocative and hurtful.’
He also expressed confidence that Vanta Varpu programme would help in mounting pressure on the Centre to introduce T Bill in Parliament in the Monsoon Session.
Another senior BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya blamed the Telangana Congress leaders for their lack of commitment towards Telangana state formation. “If the Telangana Congress leaders submit their resignations en mass, Telangana could have been achieved long ago,” Mr Dattatreya opined.
A large number of BJP leaders and women participated in the Vanta Varpu programme. They prepared meals for about a 1000 persons. (INN)
2011/8/9 9:09:05 Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday stated that the Telangana agitation was not against Seemandhra people.
Addressing the gathering at the one-day deeksha organised by the National Students Union of India to pay tributes to those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of Telangana statehood at Alwal, Mr Prabhakar said that the Telangana leaders have never asked Seemandhra leaders and people to quit Telangana at any time.
The MP’s words implied that he was apparently unaware of Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha warning Seemandhra employees and leaders earlier in the day to either support the separate Telangana statehood agitation of ‘Quit Telangana.’
Mr Prabhakar assured the Seemandhra people that Telangana leaders would protect their properties and work places.
The MP also called upon those Seemandhra people, who have settled in Telangana region to express solidarity to the separate statehood demand and participate in agitation in large numbers.
The Karimnagar MP further appealed to Telangana leaders to prevail upon Seemandhra people to support the agitation for separate state.
Mr Prabhakar called upon NSUI members to work with commitment towards achieving Telangana statehood.
Rajya Sabha Member K Kesava Rao also participated in the programme and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives for the cause of separate Telangana state.(INN)
2011/10/16 20:26:15 Telangana Nagara Samithi president Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Sunday accused Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy of making efforts to suppress the Telangana agitation by foisting false cases during the Rail Roko agitation.
Talking to media persons at his residence, Nagam said that no one could water down the people’s agitation which has been going on peacefully for the cause of Telangana state. Demanding lifting of all cases, he sought the Chief Minister's apology for illegal arrest of elected representatives during the agitation. He also demanded their unconditional release.
Nagam also questioned the Telangana ministers for calling off the statehood agitation in midway. "Before calling off the agitation, the Telangana Ministers should have felt ashamed of themselves," he said while asking the minister as to how they would face the people when they visit their constituencies.
The former minister warned the government of serious consequences if it did not stop using coercive methods to foil the agitation. He called upon the MPs, Ministers and MLAs to come under one platform to agitate for Telangana state. If the all Telangana leaders make concrete efforts with commitment, the Centre would bow down to statehood demand immediately, he said. (INN)
2012/5/11 7:06:56 Hyderabad, May 11 (INN): Noted balladeer Gaddar on Friday resigned from the post of chairman of Telangana People's Front, an organisation that he himself floated, to achieve statehood for the region.
Expressing total displeasure over the ongoing mode of agitation, Gaddar said that the Telangana State could not be achieved only through electoral process. He said statehood could not be achieved unless people from the region join the agitation. He stressed the need for changing the present mode of agitation.
Talking to media persons after submitting his resignation, Gaddar announced that he would participate in the statehood agitation and other protests in public interest in individual capacity. “Though I have submitted my resignation, I will cooperate with the parties and leaders who are sincerely involved in the statehood agitation,” he said.
Gaddar said that the development of backward regions was possible only through the formation of smaller States. He reiterated that the smaller State could ensure good governance.
Stating that he would begin his agitation from Somapeta in Srikakulam district, where the people are opposing the establishments of power plants, Gaddar said that he would continue his fight for the protection of mines at Anantapur and Bayyaram.
Meanwhile, the office-bearers of Telangana People’s Front informed that they would convene a meeting on May 20 to elect a new chairman.
It may be mentioned Gaddar founded Telangana Praja Front on October 3, 2010 and a formal announcement was made on October 9. Since the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee maintained a close proximity with the Telagnana Rashtra Samithi, Gaddar's Front was viewed as an alternate. However, it failed to draw the attention that it desired.
2012/2/10 13:53:59 Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Friday appealed to all pro-Telangana activists to participate in the convention being organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party at Nizam College Grounds on Saturday. The convention is being organised to mark the conclusion of 22 days Telangana Poruyatra in the Telangana districts.
Talking to media persons while conducting door-to-door campaign at Amberpet in the city, Kodandaram called upon the Telangana people not to withdraw the agitation until the government announces its decision on the Telangana statehood. He accused the Congress and TDP of being responsible for the delay in the Centre taking decision on statehood. He exhorted the people to teach a fitting lesson to both the parties in the ensuing by-elections.
Kodandaram said that the JAC would intensify its agitation from April and would not withdraw until the Centre takes a favourable decision on Telangana. He thanked the BJP for extending its support to the statehood agitation. (INN)
2012/2/2 15:06:31 Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced the the statehood agitation would be revived after the final public examination.
Addressing a gathering after the release of TRS - Labour wing dairy at Telangana Bhavan here on Thursday, Chandrasekhar Rao denied the reports that the Telangana agitation has weakened. He said preparations were on for an aggressive phase of statehood agitation. However, the agitation has been given a brief pause in view of the final examinations of students scheduled in March-April.
KCR announced that the statehood agitation would continue till the Telangana is achieved.
The TRS chief criticised the State Government for ignoring the welfare of contract employees of 104 and 108 emergency services. He said that the State Government did not react on the demands of 104 employees, although they have been staging dharna for the last 86 days. He said that the TRS would raise the issue during the next budget session of the State Legislative Assembly.
KCR also announced that the services of all contract employees in the region would be regularised after the formation of separate Telangana state. (INN)
2011/10/16 4:31:17 Nalgonda MP Gutta Sukhender Reddy on Sunday stated that the government could not water down the Telangana agitation by resorting to illegal arrests and by foisting false cases on agitators.
Talking to media persons before proceeding to Karimnagar and Warangal to meet the arrested who have been arrested in the Rail Roko agitation, Sukhender Reddy slammed the government, particularly the Telangana Ministers' attitude in not responding to arrest of MPs. This exposes the Telangana ministers’ true face and commitment over the separate statehood, he said. The Telangana Ministers should be held responsible if the agitation is called off, he said.
Sukhender Reddy said that he would meet MPs Ponnam Prabhakhar and S Rajaiah and former Jeevan Reddy to condemn the government’s indifferent attitude in arresting them. He said the Telangana leaders would meet Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi and persuade him to lift cases booked against MPs under the Railway Act during Rail Roko agitation.
Responding to a question, he said the MPs participated in Rail Roko agitation as per the wishes of people of region. He said that the MPs would announce their future course after meeting of Telangana Steering Committee. Telangana Congress Steering Committee convenor K Keshava Rao was also present in the press conference. (INN)
2011/10/25 4:56:08 Telugu Desam Telangana Forum MLA Motkupalli Narsimhulu on Tuesday asked Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao to apologise for cheating people of region in the name of statehood agitation. He alleged that KCR has benefitted through award of tenders for the multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project to his benamis.
Talking to media persons at NTR Trust Bhavan, Narsimhulu suspected the commitment of TRS towards achieving the Telangana state. He alleged that the TRS leaders were working for selfish gains. Describing KCR as `Traitor of Telangana’, he said that he 'mortgaged' the interests of people of region by diluting employees' 42-day agitation. He advised KCR to relinquish the agitation and sit in house after apologising to Telangana people. He said that the Telangana state would be materialized if KCR is sidelined from the agitation.
Narasimhulu also held KCR responsible for the pathetic condition of farmers and withering of crops due to frequent power cuts caused due to SSCL agitation. He said that the Telangana Employees Joint Action committee chairman Swamy Goud should take up the responsibility of agitation in the place of KCR. (INN)
2011/9/25 4:48:04 The Majls party has made it clear that it will not support the on-going Sakala Janula Samme, the general strike, for Telangana.
Addressing a press conference at MIM's headquarters Darulsalaam here on Sunday, MIM president and Hyderbad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that the on-going agitation has been causing lot of inconvenience to the common man. "Nearly 25-30 lakh poor are literally starving due to the general strike and therefore, there is no question of support the present agitation," he said.
Owaisi said that his party has made its stand clear on Telangana before the Srikrishna Committee and it stands by it. He alleged that the present agitation was politically motivated and the parties involved were just trying to en-cash upon the sentiments of youth. "The leaders themselves are fixing the deadlines and provoking the youth," he said. He insisted that the pro-Telangana groups should not fix unrealistic deadlines.
"While the people in the Seemandhra region are living a normal life, the Telangana people are forced to face lot of hardship due to power cuts, lack of transportation an other difficulties due to the agitation," he said. However, the MIM president asked the Centre to announce its decision on Telangana issue at the earliest to bring normalcy in the region.
Owaisi said that the Telangana agitation should not obstruct the peaceful conduct of Haj camp beginning from September 27. He warned of dire consequences if the Haj pilgrims face any difficulty during the Haj camp due to agitation. (INN)
2011/10/16 20:27:22 Telangana Congress Steering Committee convener K Keshava Rao on Sunday warned that the government would face serious consequences for illegal arrest of elected representatives during the Rail Roko agitation.
Talking to media persons after meeting MP Ponnam Prabhakar, former minister T Jeevan Reddy and other leaders who were arrested during Rail Roko, at Karimnagar Jail, Keshava Rao alleged that the state government was not acting democratically towards people’s elected representatives and wants to dilute the agitation by resorting to illegal arrests. He warned that the agitation would become revolutionary if the government did not stop suppressive methods.
Keshava Rao alleged that Kiran Kumar Reddy hatched a conspiracy to incite violence in the agitation. He said that using police forces, all efforts were made to provoke the Telangana activists. However, the activists did not fall into the trap and continued to protest peacefully.
Demanding lifting of all cases and unconditional apology from government for foisting cases, he stated all betrayers would erode in the Telangana agitation.
Slamming the Chief Minister for his indifferent attitude on statehood agitation, MP G Vivek said the Telangana leaders were determined to achieve the state and ready to sacrifice anything for the cause of Telangana. (INN)
Rajaiah threatens to intensify Telangana agitation
2012/3/25 4:04:47 Warangal MP S Rajaiah on Sunday threatened to intensify the statehood agitation if the Seemandhra leaders do not realise the gravity of the demand for Telangana.
Talking to reporters at the State Secretariat, Rajaiah said that the Centre has delayed the decision on Telangana due to the wrong and misleading reports sent by the Seemandhra leaders on the situation in the region. He said that the Seemandhra leaders should stop sending wrong reports which would help the Centre and Congress High Command in taking a favourable decision on the Telangana region.
Reaction on the suicide by MBA student Bojja Naik demanding statehood for Telangana, Rajaiah said that the students and youth should restrain from taking extreme steps. He said suicides would only weaken the agitation and the youth should stay alive and united to achieve Telangana. (INN)c
2012/5/21 7:19:44 Hyderabad, May 21 (INN): Congress party spokesperson Ch Umesh Rao on Monday alleged that family members of Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao have minted money by misusing the Telangana statehood agitation and allegedly purchased acres of lands in Telangana region.
Talking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan, Umesh Rao said that he was ready to prove his charges against KCR family members with substantial evidence and challenged his family members to come for an open debate on the issue. He said that he would disclose the evidences and all material in the by-election of Parkal Assembly constituency if his family members refuse to agree for an open debate.
Umesh Rao asked as to why the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee and TRS were not extending support the candidature of Nalini, who resigned from the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, to contest from Parkal Assembly constituency. He ridiculed the TRS and the BJP for fighting like 'street rowdies' to win one Parkal Assembly constituency. If these parties continue to be at loggerheads for one seat in Telangana region, he asked as to how these parties could achieve the Telangana state formation.
The Congress leader called upon the voters to exercise their franchise judiciously in the by-elections and vote for the parties which are really committed to formation of Telangana.
Jai Bolo Telangana – Andhra Girl and Telangana Boy!
2011/2/4 2:21:04
The much talked about film in recent times is the film on separate Telangana agitation Jai Bolo Telangana. KCR has even penned a song for the film. Director Shankar had a readymade subject and also a lot of material to come up with a good film.
However he fails to rise up to the occasion. Shankar has reduced the film about fight for separate Telangana cause into just a love story.
The love story is about a Andhra girl Meera Nandan and a Telangana boy Sandeep. Will the two lovers overcome the agitation in Seemandhra and Telangana and unite? This forms the major part of the story.
The main issue and the burning issue – separate Telangana is relegated to the background. This dilutes the film and takes away all the effect and momentum.
The main issue and the burning issue – separate Telangana is relegated to the background. This dilutes the film and takes away all the effect and momentum.
Jai Bolo Telangana has been reduced to just a love story against the backdrop of separate Telangana agitation. The film has not impressed the audience much.
Jai Bolo Telangana has many stalwarts making a guest appearance – from KCR to Gaddar and professor Jayashankar.
2012/5/20 7:08:09 Nizambad, May 20 (INN): Congress MP Madhu Yaskhi Goud on Sunday announced that he would resign from the party and post if the Centre fails to announce a favourable decision on Telangana statehood by July this year.
Talking to reporters, the Nizambad MP made it clear that he would resign from the primary membership of Congress party and also from the Lok Sabha membership if the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre fails to decide on Telangana. However, he hoped that the Congress would take a decision in favour of formation of Telangana State.
Madhu Yaskhi said that by July this year, the Centre would be in a position to take a fair decision on the statehood issue. The results of by-elections would be declared on June 15 and this would also clear the political uncertainty prevailing in the State. Therefore, he said he would resign from the party and post if Centre fails to decide on Telangana by July.
The Congress MP said that after resignation, he would participate in the statehood agitation with the support of non-political entities and organise programmes like 'Walk for Telangana'.
2011/9/26 7:36:54 Congress MPs from the Telangana region have accused the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen of trying to sabotage the Telangana agitation by giving it a communal colour.
Referring to MIM president Asaduddin Owaisi's statement saying that his party would not support Telangana agitation, the Congress MPs alleged that by giving such a statement, Owaisi tried to give an impression that Muslims were against the Telangana state. However, Owaisi's statement was in total contrast to the reality, he said. "Thousands of Muslims in the region have been actively participating in the Telangana movement in both, the districts and the State capital. However, by making anti-Telangana remarks Owaisi has hurt their sentiments," Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar said while addressing a press conference here on Monday.
Ponnam claimed that the MIM was not the sole representative of Muslim community in the Telangana region. Several prominent organisations and individuals are in support of Telangana state and Owaisi's statement would be of no value either to them or the on-going Telangana agitation.
Warangal MP P Rajaiah accused the Governor ESL Narasimhan of sending wrong reports to the Centre on Telangana agitation. He said that both the State and Centre were trying to sabotage the movement by inciting violence. However, he said the Telangana activists would ensure that their agitation remains peaceful.
Nizamabad MP Madhu Yaskhi Goud said that despite being a part of the ruling party, the Congress leaders were agitating against the government on the streets. Therefore, their commitment towards Telangana was stronger than the TRS and BJP who were trying to increase their strength in the legislative assembly by enforcing by-elections. He said that it was the responsibility of all elected representatives in the region to ensure that the lives and properties of the people in the region, especially the employees who are protesting for the separate State are protected.
Yashki warned that the Kiran Kumar Reddy Government would collapse if it tries to sabotage the Telangana agitation. (INN)
2011/5/31 8:31:40 Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao has resigned to his minister post today. He has submitted his resignation letter to Governor Narasimhan and appealed him to approve it. Earlier, he has sent his resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi and Chief Minister K.Kiran Kumar Reddy, but they have not approved it.
He said, he lost confidence in committees and discussions for granting statehood for Telangana. He said he has promised to OU students that, in case the Government fails to declare Telangana he will resign to his post and fight for it. Hence, he is resigning for Telangana cause. He asked fellow Telangana Ministers to follow his way and pressurize the Government for Telangana. He flays, some Telangana traitors are trying to stop his Pada Yatra, which is meant to boost up the spirits of Telangana people.
Jupalli who is unhappy with his Endowment portfolio from the day one has never taken his job seriously, which badly affects his department. He rather prefers to go with Telangana movement than doing his duties and finally, he quits his minister post today.
2011/9/23 5:17:22 Telangana Political JAC chairman Prof M Kodandaram warned of violence if the Centre and State Government fails to take a favourable decision on statehood for Telangana.
Addressing a rally organised by JAC of Telangana Employees Teachers, Gazetted Officers and Workers at Gruha Kalpa here on Friday, Prof Kodandaram said that the government should be thankful that the Telangana agitation has been peaceful, so far. However, he warned, that if Telangana activists resort to violence then no one from the Seemandhra region would be allowed to stay in the region.
Prof Kodandaram accused the Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for misleading the Centre on Telangana agitation. He said the on-going agitation should be taken lightly and it might lead to serious consequences if the Centre ignores the peaceful protests by the Telangana activists. However, he clarified that the agitation was not against the people hailing from Seemandhra region and it was only for seeking statehood for Telangana.
Suspended TDP MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy accused the Congress party of delaying the process of formation of Telangana. He asked the Congress leaders to take the right decision and support the statehood cause. He said the present awareness and participation of Telangana people was an opportunity to achieve Telangana State and this must not be lost.
Employees JAC chairman Swamy Goud refuted media reports that he was having a secret deal with the Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy. He said such baseless reports were being floated to create differences among Telangana leaders who have successfully launched a united movement for the statehood. (INN)
2011/10/10 6:36:54 Handlooms and Textiles Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Monday appealed to the Telangana groups to exempt the educational institutions from the Sakala Janula Samme, the general strike for Telangana.
Talking to media persons, Dr Shankar Rao said that lakhs of students have been put to hardship due to the continuous closure of schools, colleges and other institutions. In several institutions, the syllabus could not be completed due to the loss of working days. Therefore, all education institutions be exempted from the strike, he appealed to Telangana Joint Action Committee and other groups.
Regarding three-day Rail Roko starting from October 12, the Minister said lakhs of passengers would suffer due to the three-day long agitation. He said a day long protest could be tolerated by the general public, but protests for long duration would spoil the image of Telangana agitation among the people.
Dr Shankar Rao said that the Centre was trying to find an early solution to Telangana issue and therefore, all pro-Telangana groups must soften their agitation. (INN)
2012/1/21 14:58:06 The Telangana Political Joint Action Committee on Saturday announced that it would intensify the agitation seeking statehood for the Telangana region.
Talking to media persons after Telangana JAC's Steering Committee meeting held at TRS Bhavan, JAC Chairman Prof M Kodandaram said that the next phase of agitation would be more intense. “This time the agitation will target the Seemandhra investors and the Telugu Desam Party," he said adding the agitation would be aimed at mounting pressure on the Centre to introduce bill on Telangana in the Parliament during the ensuing budget session. He said the JAC would also expose the Telangana leaders who are working to protect the interests of Seemandhra leaders.
Prof Kodandaram alleged that both the Centre and State government have totally failed to honour the promises made on the Telangana state.
Further, in protest against the government's failure to honour the promises made to the employees during the general strike, Kodandaram said the JAC would stage dharnas in front of all District Collectorates in the region on January 31. The JAC would convene district level meetings on January 27 and mandal level meetings in the first week of February.
The JAC would conduct Telangana Sadhana bus yatra in March and a massive public meeting in Kamareddy. The dates for these programmes would be announced soon, Prof Kodandaram said.
However, in view of the final examinations for the current academic year, the statehood agitation would be intensified in April, he said. (INN)
Former Minister JC Diwakar Reddy on Sunday reiterated that power sharing was the best solution to resolve the separate Telangana issue.
Telangana Nagara Samithi president Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Sunday accused Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy of making efforts to suppress the Telangana agitation by foisting false cases during the Rail Roko agitation.
Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Friday appealed to all pro-Telangana activists to participate in the convention being organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party at Nizam College Grounds on Saturday. The convention is being organised to mark the conclusion of 22 days Telangana Poruyatra in the Telangana districts.
Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced the the statehood agitation would be revived after the final public examination.
Nalgonda MP Gutta Sukhender Reddy on Sunday stated that the government could not water down the Telangana agitation by resorting to illegal arrests and by foisting false cases on agitators.
Telugu Desam Telangana Forum MLA Motkupalli Narsimhulu on Tuesday asked Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao to apologise for cheating people of region in the name of statehood agitation. He alleged that KCR has benefitted through award of tenders for the multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project to his benamis.
The Majls party has made it clear that it will not support the on-going Sakala Janula Samme, the general strike, for Telangana.
Telangana Congress Steering Committee convener K Keshava Rao on Sunday warned that the government would face serious consequences for illegal arrest of elected representatives during the Rail Roko agitation.
Warangal MP S Rajaiah on Sunday threatened to intensify the statehood agitation if the Seemandhra leaders do not realise the gravity of the demand for Telangana.
Congress MPs from the Telangana region have accused the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen of trying to sabotage the Telangana agitation by giving it a communal colour.
Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao has resigned to his minister post today. He has submitted his resignation letter to Governor Narasimhan and appealed him to approve it. Earlier, he has sent his resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi and Chief Minister K.Kiran Kumar Reddy, but they have not approved it. 
Telangana Political JAC chairman Prof M Kodandaram warned of violence if the Centre and State Government fails to take a favourable decision on statehood for Telangana.
Handlooms and Textiles Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Monday appealed to the Telangana groups to exempt the educational institutions from the Sakala Janula Samme, the general strike for Telangana.
The Telangana Political Joint Action Committee on Saturday announced that it would intensify the agitation seeking statehood for the Telangana region.
