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KCR Speech at Mint Compund 20 September 2011

Addressing Electricity Board employees, TRS chief on Tuesday 20 September 2011 made an aggressive speech lashing out at the government and seemandhra people. The general strike, named as 'Sakala Janula Samme' has reached 8th day today and more employees unions are joining the strike. Normal life in Telangana region has completely come to a standstill with Singareni, RTC, students and employees from other government departments joining the moment. Even government's invoking of ESMA and GO 177, couldn't deter the employees from joining the general strike.            

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Sakala Janula Samme: Govt Action Against Striking Employees

In view of the ongoing Sakala Janula Samme gaining momentum, chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy convened a meeting of the cabinet sub-committee at Secretariat on Monday. In the meeting, it was decided to take stringent action against the striking employees. The chief minister appointed two task force teams to oversee non-stop supply of power, transport services and essential commodities. He also issued instructions to the GAD and Finance departments to cut salaries of the striking employees as per the GO 177 in force. The cabinet sub-committee felt that additional forces are required to maintain law & order situation in the region in wake of the general strike. Accordingly, it was decided to request the Centre for deployment of additional forces.      

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Sakala Janula Samme: Day 8 Update

Sakala Janula Samme, which has entered day 8 today, 20 September 2011, almost brought the daily life in entire Telangana region to a standstill. Singareni workers, students, employees of RTC and other state government departments are participating in this general strike that started on 13 September. The TJAC which is spearheading the moment condemned yesterday's lathi charge and arrest of students by the police and decided to organize protest rallies throughout the region. On the other hand, government is planning to arrange alternate transport and other essential services in view of the hardships faced by the public.            

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T Congress Proposes Hyderabad as Joint Capital

Inching towards an amicable settlement, the Telangana Congress leaders have mooted a proposal to suggest the Centre on the status of Hyderabad in the event the state is bifurcated. Under this proposal, Hyderabad would be a centrally administered district till such time as the new capital for the Seemandhra region is ready. The Telangana Congress sources said, this proposal has been formulated incorporating certain demands of the Seemandhra leaders to allay the apprehensions of those who have properties and business establishments in Hyderabad. T Congress leaders also think that this is a workable alternative on the status of Hyderabad among a bouquet of suggestions. A T Congress delegation, which is scheduled to go to New Delhi on September 25, is expected to place the proposal before AICC general secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is negotiating with the Congress leaders of all regions on the separate state issue. Elaborating on the suggestion, the sources said Hyderabad district will become a combined capital for the both regions for an agreed period of time. "As per the new suggestion, Hyderabad will be a central administered district for 10 years during which period it will serve as the capital for both Telangana and Seemandhra. Simultaneously a capital will be built for Seemandhra. After 10 years, Hyderabad will automatically become a district in Telangana and Seemandhras will go to their new capital," the sources told. According to sources, the central administration in Hyderabad district would dispel the misgivings about possible discrimination against or attacks on the Seemandhras. This was, the sources said, a climb down for the T Congress leaders as they had earlier said that the issue of Hyderabad was non-negotiable. "Since some MPs from Seemandhra genuinely want the division of the state, we are making this suggestion for an amicable settlement," the sources said. Meanwhile, the Telangana MPs, led by K Keshava Rao, convener of the Telangana Congress steering committee, condemned the lathicharge, lobbing of tear gas shells and arrests of 'Sakala Janula Samme' agitators in the region, especially at Osmania University. They demanded the immediate withdrawal of forces from the university and release of all those arrested across the region on Monday. MP Manda Jagannatham took strong objection to the way both the CM and governor were treating the Telangana movement. "The governor and CM are trying to mislead the Centre by forwarding 'concocted' reports. As constitutional heads both the governor and CM should behave responsibly while dealing with a democratic movement," Jagannatham said.

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Sakala Janula Samme: Day 7 Updates

On the 7 day of Sakala Janula Samme today 19 September 2011, the agitation seems to be turning a bit violent, with the students joining the protest. With the participation of RTC, the entire transport services in the region have been paralysed. Here are some video clippings of the incidents that took place in the day.                      

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Sakala Janula Samme: CM Sets up Two Task Force Teams

On the 7 day of Sakala Janula Samme today 19 September 2011, the chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has set up two task force teams to cope up with the ongoing sakala Janula samme in support of a separate Telangana state. Speaking to Media about the teams, Finance Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy said that both the teams will be responsible for maintaining uninterrupted supply of power, transportaton and other essential commodities during the strike period. Later, APSRTC MD Prasad Rao told that the RTC suffered a loss of 7 crore rupees today on the first day of its joining the strike.            

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Sakala Janula Samme: NC Students Resort to Vandalism

On the 7th day of Sakala Janula Samme today 19 September 2011, the Nizam College students joined the strike. The students first resorted to pelt stones on the velicles parked in front of the college from top of the building. Later they came out in groups and started attacking passing vehicles on the road. Police used mild lathi charge and drove them into the college. The police also arrested some students for vandalism.            

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Sakala Janula Samme: OU Students Turn Violent

On the 7th day of Sakala Janula Samme today 19-09-2011, the students of Osmania University took out a rally demanding immediate presentation of Telangana Bill in the Parliament. The police tried to block the rally and the student turned violent. They started pelting stones on the police, but cops maintained restraint and didn't use much force except chasing the mob away.        

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State, Centre Gearing up to Resolve T-issue

As per the sources, the Congress central leadership has reportedly decided to address all key issues concerning the state, including the Telangana issue. Sources have confirmed that the AP affairs incharge, Ghulam Nabi Azad has invited both Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC chief Botsa Satyanaryana, to Delhi for consultations on the key issues after September 25. Mr Azad, who has completed consultations with Congress leaders of Telangana and Seemandhra, is expected to submit his report soon. Sources said Mr Azad is expected to submit his report on the Congress' stand on bifurcation issue by the month end. The Congress central leadership has reportedly decided to address all key issues concerning the state, including the Telangana issue. It is also said, the Congress central leadership in its latest Core Committee meeting, reviewed the ongoing 'Sakala Janula Samme' strike on Telangana and conveyed to Mr Azad that he should present his report on the consultations he has had with all groups in Congress. It seems likely that the central Congress leadership will announce its decision on Telangana in October. The Chief Minister will also discuss with Mr Azad the total revamp of the state Cabinet and appointments to important public sector undertakings and institutions. Two berths in the state Cabinet for erstwhile Praja Rajyam legislators and the post of the government whip have to be finalised. The Chief Minister has insisted on a personal meeting with the Congress president to discuss the proposals. Mr Reddy has sent word to 10, Janpath for an appointment with Mrs Gandhi whenever she resumes meeting leaders, it is said.  

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Sakala Janula Samme: RTC Completely Shutdown

The RTC shutdown in support of the Sakala Janula Samme started this morning (Monday, 19th September) all across Telangana. Nearly 56000 RTC employees of the recognized 'National Mazdoor Union' participated in samme. Apart from the operating staff (drivers & conductors), other official and depot staff members boycotted their duties. Over 8400 RTC busses did not move. All the depots in 9 Telangana districts and Hyderabad recorded a near zero operation. The striking staff members conducted gate meetings and hartals. Government's desperate attempts to run Setwin and private busses turned futile. Except a handful of Setwin busses in Hyderabad, the entire service network came to a standstill. On the other hand, Seemandhra busses coming to Hyderabad from coastal and Rayalseema districts were obstructed on the outskirts. Hundreds of private travels' busses belonging to Seemandhra politicians bore the brunt of Telangana activists. They were not allowed to move an inch for hours. Overall, RTC samme started showing its adverse impact on the day to day public life.          

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Swamy Goud Speech at TNGOs Office

Employees TJAC convenor Swamy Goud came down heavily on the government for bringing several state government services under Esma. He described the move as a delibrate attempt by the government to crush the Sakala Janula Samme. He said that the employees will not be cowed down by these hurdles, but intensify their agitation from Monday onwards.          

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Telangana Liberation, Accession Days Celebrated

The TRS celebrated today 17 September as the Telangana Accession day at its party headquarters in Hyderabad. Senior leader Nayani Narasimha Reddy hoisted the national and TRS flags on the occasion and said the party would intensify the Telangana agitation in the future days. The APCC has celebrated the Telangana Liberation Day in Gandhi Bhavan where PCC chief Mr. Botsa Satyanarayana hoisted the national flag and deputy chief minister Mr Damodar Rajanarasimha, several ministers, congress MLAs and MPs of the Telangana region also participated.      

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KCR Warning to Cops: Beware of Witch-hunt

Reacting sharply to the arrest of Employees T-JAC convenor Swamy Goud, TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao warned the cops to beware of their possible 'witch-hunt', when a separate Telangana state is formed. He cautioned the state government not to adopt repressive methods to curb the 'Sakala Janula Samme'. Addressing the media at TNGO Bhavan after a meeting convened to discuss the arrest and release of TJAC convenor Swami Goud, the TRS chief asked police personnel to think twice before proceeding against any of the agitators as they would have no choice but to serve the Telangana people when the new state comes into existence. "If you do not follow rules, our future generation will ensure that you pay for your misdeeds under the Seemandhra rulers. Henceforth, think twice before swooping down on the Telangana Joint Action Committee leaders," he asserted. He demanded an unconditional apology from the state government and DGP for arresting Goud without any provocation.  

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T Congress Leaders to Wait Till Dasara to Resign

The steering committee of T region Congress MPs, MLAs and MLCs met on Friday and decided to submit their resignations if a decision is not taken in favour of a separate state by the Congress high command. This meeting was held by the steering committee in view of the warning issued by TRS leader K T Rama Rao to the Congress and TDP MLAs to resubmit their resignations or face the wrath of the people in the region. The steering committee, which met at the residence of Rajya Sabha MP K Keshava Rao, discussed the strategy to be followed after September 30, when the AICC deadline set for the announcement of its stand on Telangana expires. "A delegation will go to Delhi to meet the AICC leaders before September 30 to issue an ultimatum that the Congress MLAs and MPs would press for the acceptance of the resignations if a positive decision on Telangana is not taken," said senior leader K R Amos. Apart from Keshava Rao, the MPs present included G Vinod, G Sukhender Reddy, Komati Reddy Rajagopal Reddy and N Balaram Naik, ministers Jana Reddy and Basavaraj Saraiah, 12 MLAs and 2 MLCs. Extending full support to the T general strike, the meeting urged the state government not to take repressive measures against the striking employees as the general strike has been peaceful so far. "Arresting the leaders and attempting to crush the movement with police force will provoke the people and lead to unnecessary complications," asserted the leaders in the meeting.  

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T MLAs, Ministers Photos Paraded on Donkeys

Protesting against the Telangana region MLAs and Ministers not resigning in support of separate state, the people of Adilabad exhibited their ire in a novel way. They took out a procession placing the photos of Telangana ministers and MLAs on donkeys and made them take round of the town. The protesters strongly resented against Telangana ministers and MLAs for not rendering resignations and said that if they don't resign immediately they will not be allowed to enter Adilabad. JAC leaders and TRS activist participated in the rally and demanded from the state and central government to immediately take a decision in favour of Telangana. They said Central government silence despite such a successful strike is unfortunate.

Telangana Hit Hard by Sakala Janula Samme

For the third consecutive day on Thursday, the ongoing 'Sakala Janula Samme' or the general strike has hit the Telangana region very hard. All services in the government domain remained affected, even as more affiliates of the Telangana political JAC decided to join the ongoing 'Sakala Janula Samme' in phases over the next few days. As per the latest schedule, private school managements in Telangana will shut down schools on Sept 16 and 17, followed by APSRTC strike on Sept 18 midnight. On September 19, employees from the power sector and Secretariat have threatened to take a direct plunge into the strike, followed by GHMC staff that too is eager to quit work for an indefinite period. However, in view of the banking examinations on Sunday, the siege to the national highways in the state has been postponed to September 19. With 1.75 lakh government teachers, 11,000 private schools and employees from energy sector, APSRTC, GHMC and Secretariat deciding to strike work, the shut down is certain to leave behind a trail of economic destruction not only in 10 districts of Telangana region, but the entire state. Preliminary estimates by the state government have put the average revenue losses at between Rs 900 and Rs 1,100 crore for the last three days. T-stir may hit industries and farmers hard.      

Telangana Jagruthi Plans 'Ooroora Bathukamma' Celebrations

In a meeting held at Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday, the Telangana Jagruthi chief Ms. Kavitha announced that this year's Bathukamma festival would be celebrated as 'Ooroora Bathukamma' from 27 September to 4th October. Speaking on the occasion, TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao described the 'Ooroora Bathukamma' celebrations as 'Cultural Renaissance' of the Telangana region and praised Telangana Jagruthi for taking up such a good cause at the right moment. Later, JAC convenor M. Kodandaram also spoke about Bathukamma festival and also about the ongoing Sakala Janula Samme.          

T-strike: Highway Traffic Comes to Standstill in Adilabad

The inter-state check post at Bhoraj in Adilabad district is the worst affected spot in the 'Sakala Janula samme', the general strike in support of separate Telangana, which started on 13 September, yesterday. With the check post staff also joining the strike, nearly 7-8 kms. long line of vehicles got stranded on either side of the Bhoraj check post since yeaterday. The coal production in Singareni Collieries also came to a grinding halt in Telangana region on Tuesday as employees were away from duties in support of the general strike called by the Telangana employees JAC demanding introduction of Telangana Bill in the Parliament. In Adilabad district, all the mines situated in Bellampalli, Srirampur and Mandamarri divisions wore a deserted look with the workers boycotting duties. There are 50 coal mines including 14 open cast mines under Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) spread across four districts - Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal and Khammam in Telangana. About 1.67 lakh tonnes of coal are being extracted in the mines in four districts in Singareni in Telangana. Coal reserves are available only in this region in the whole of South India.    

Day One Sakala Janula Samme: Civic Services Affected

Day one of the general strike called by the Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee (JAC) seeking a separate state was near total in all the state government offices barring the Secretariat. In Hyderabad, work in the transport offices, water board, various offices of the GHMC, government junior colleges and schools was completely paralysed while the medical staff at the government hospitals attended to their duties wearing black badges. Even as the state government preferred not to act on the first day of the strike, the JAC said that their agitation will go on till Telangana is achieved. A two-day closure of the cinema halls in the region has been called for beginning Wednesday while the APSRTC employees are expected to join in the stir on September 19. The strike was near total in about 50 of Singareni collieries spread across four Telangana districts with the 70,000-odd workers (barring 2,500 officers) abstaining from work on Tuesday despite the state bringing them under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (Esma). As a result, production of 1.2 lakh tonnes of coal was lost on Tuesday. Singareni Collieries accounts for 35% of the total thermal power generation in the state and a power crisis could be in the offing if the strike by the coal miners continues for a few more days. Staff of Hyderabad water works, Central Discom, civil supplies and GHMC participated in large numbers hitting the delivery of civic services. In Telangana region, staff in all municipalities joined the strike resulting in total shut down of sanitation works. The state Secretariat in Hyderabad was the only exception with 85% of the total 6,000 staff reporting for work on Tuesday. Sources in the chief minister's office said that Kiran Kumar Reddy is closely monitoring the situation and that a call would be taken as to when to invoke Esma and GO 177 (No Work No Pay) depending on the intensity of the general strike in the next few days.