BJP continues to support statehood for Telangana: Venkaiah

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 15:10

Stating that there was no change in his party`s stance on the issue of division of Andhra Pradesh, senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu Tuesday said that they supported the formation of separate Telangana.

AP Assembly: Debate on Telangana bill revolves around Nizam

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:33

A large part of the debate on the draft Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2013 in the state Assembly on Monday centered around the erstwhile Nizam, ruler of Hyderabad state, with Seemandhra members criticising him and those from Telangana showering praise.

Seemandhra MP gives call to intensify movement for `united` AP

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 00:54

Vijayawada MP L Rajagopal on Sunday asked people from Andhra Pradesh`s Seemandhra region to intensify the movement in support of a "united" state.

Seemandhra leaders may seek more time to debate AP bifurcation

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:55

As January 23 deadline given by President of India to Andhra Pradesh Legislature to return draft Telangana Bill draws close, will those opposed to bifurcation of state would seek extension of time?

AP ministers from Seemandhra may resign en masse

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 22:44

Ministers from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions are likely to resign from their posts en masse as soon as the ongoing debate on the draft AP Reorganisation Bill-2013 concludes.

Seemandhra Congress MPs upset over resolution issue at AICC meet

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 00:37

Congress MPs from Seemandhra on Friday hit out at the party leadership for not allowing them to move a resolution at the AICC conclave against the Centre`s decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana issue could cast a shadow over AICC meet

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 14:26

The issue of separate Telangana could cast a shadow over the AICC meeting tomorrow with Congress leaders from Seemandhra region on Thursday threatening to hold a dharna outside the venue over denial of entry to them.

United AP supporters burn copies of draft Telangana Bill

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 15:30

Pro-united Andhra employees and others Monday burnt copies of the draft Telangana bill in traditional Sankranti bonfire at different places in Seemandhra as a mark of protest against division of Andhra Pradesh.

Seemandhra leaders burn Telangana bill in Bhogi fire

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 12:33

Various groups in Seemandhra Monday burnt the copies of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2013, in Bhogi fire to oppose the state`s bifurcation.

Most AP MLAs seek changes in draft Telangana Bill

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:15

The Seemandhra legislators proposed "deletion" of clause 1 of the draft Bill that stands for enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, in effect seeking to keep the state united.

MLAs from Telangana, Seemandhra regions spar over bifurcation

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 21:26

The ongoing game of political one-upmanship in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly over the state`s bifurcation issue took an interesting turn on Tuesday, as MLAs from either side of the regional divide frenetically tried every trick in the book to outsmart and outmanoeuvre the other side.

Andhra Assembly remains paralysed over Telangana bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 18:05

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly was adjourned again Tuesday without any debate on the bill for formation of separate Telangana state as the stalemate continued due to strong opposition from Seemandhra legislators.