The fasting being observed by former minister and Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham and his wife Padmavathi to demand inclusion of the community in Backward Class category entered the second day today.
Padmanabham, whose agitation in support of the demand had turned violent few days back, began the indefinite fast yesterday at his native Kirlampudi village in East Godavari district along with his wife.
Kirlampudi circle inspector Prasad Rao said a team of doctors visited the leader and his wife and advised them to take complete rest.
Meanwhile, some supporters and close relatives also visited them to inquire about their health, he said.
According to sources, the situation has been peaceful in the district though small groups of people staged silent protest in the village.
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Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration
Minister P Narayana said the state government would allocate Rs 1,000 crore in the coming Budget for the benefit of Kapu community and appealed Padmanabham to call off his indefinite fast.
Despite the revenue deficit following the bifurcation, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu allocated Rs 100 crore for the welfare of Kapus, he said.
All eligible Kapu community members who apply for benefits from the government during February and March would be provided funds, he added.
The state government has already appointed a commission to go into the issue of backward classes, Narayana said, adding the commission has been asked to submit its report at the earliest.
