In Andhra Pradesh, amidst tight security arrangements, the situation is so far peaceful with most of the educational institutes in Telangana region remaining closed today. The educational institutes are closed in response to the bandh call given by the Student Joint Action Committee of Osmania University and the Telangana political Joint Action Committee in protest against the Srikrishan Committee report. Telangana forum of Telugu Desam leaders have also extended support to the bandh. Denouncing the Srikrishna Committee report, demonstrations and rallies have been held at several places across Telangana region. Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has reviewed the law and order situation in the state and directed the police to observe restraint while dealing with agitating mobs.Meanwhile, hectic political parleys are underway over the Srikrsihna Committee report. The public representatives of both Congress and Telugu Desam parties from Telangana Regions have held separate meetings to discuss the fall out of the report.
News On AIR | January 7, 2011 11:55 AM
Situation peaceful in AP