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Bandh over special category status in Andhra Pradesh

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Last Updated : Apr 16 2018 | 12:20 PM IST

A state-wide bandh called by a people's forum for granting special category status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh is being observed today.

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), though supporting the cause, decided to stay away from the agitation.

No untoward incidents, except burning of a motorbike in Tirupati, have been reported so far during the bandh called by the Andhra Pradesh Pratyeka Hoda Saadhana Samiti.

The strike has been supported by all opposition parties, including the YSR Congress (YSRC) and Congress.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who reviewed the situation with top police officials, directed them to ensure that

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First Published: Apr 16 2018 | 12:20 PM IST

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