In Andhra Pradesh, the protests continued in Rayalaseema and Coasta Andhra regions against formation of separate Telangana state. Public life has been thrown out of gear due to the total Bandh observed today in several districts of these Regions. <br/><br/>Government and Private Offices, Banks, Business establishments and educational institutions have been closed down in Ananthapur, Visakhapatnam, Krishna and Guntur districts. Commuters faced severe hardships with agitators blocking the National Highways passing through these districts and several trains were hours behind their schedule due to rail rokko protests. Agitators have damaged Government and Private properties at several places in Rayalaseema and Coasta Andhra regions.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Pradesh Congress President D Srinivas has appealed party men who are supporting Unified state, to withdraw the agitation and abide by the decision taken by the party High Command. On the other hand, Vijayawada Lok Sabha Member L. RajaGopal is continuing fast unto death even as the police have forcibly shifted fasting TDP MLAs to hospital in Ananthpur.<br/><br/>On the other hand, several educational institutions including Nagarjuna University in Guntur has postponed examinations of both regular and distance education courses due to continuous protests.
News On AIR | December 18, 2009 6:48 PM
Protest continues in favour of unified AP