Seemandhra: Congress MP quits party, resigns as lawmaker

The Union Cabinet gave the final nod to the creation of Telangana

Congress's Rajahmundry MP Undavalli Arun Kumar today resigned as lawmaker and quit the party following the Union Cabinet's decision to give nod to the creation of Telangana.

Addressing a press conference at his office here tonight, Kumar said he was deeply hurt by the Congress's decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

"In protest against the party's decision, I have sent my resignation to Congress. Earlier I had quit as MP," he said.

"I have actively participated in the Andhra Agitation and went to jail and spend some more time in Rajahmundry jail. Now, also I will actively participate in the on-going agitation for the united Andhra pardesh and extended my support as a common man," Kumar added.

The Congress high command failed to take in to account the ongoing agitation in Seemandhra region against the division, he said.