Andhra Pradesh Quota Protests

Former minister and Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham today began an indefinite fast along with his wife in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district demanding inclusion of the community in Backward Classes category.

A 51-year-old man has committed suicide in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh -- a suicide note found on him claims he took the step in demand for reservation for the Kapu community.

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh today blamed each other for the violence in Tuni town during a protest by the Kapu community.

Violent protests were witnessed in Andhra Pradesh's East Godawari district after the Kapu community, who were demanding reservation and Backward Classes status, blocked highways and railway lines, and set fire to train bogies.

Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of Andhra Pradesh High Court has reportedly sent in his resignation to the President in protest against the incidents of the last three days. Over 100 courts in the Telangana region, including the Andhra Pradesh High Court, have been shut for the past three days. That's because lawyers belonging to the region say the...

Former minister and Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham today began an indefinite fast along with his wife in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district demanding inclusion of the community in Backward Classes category.

A 51-year-old man has committed suicide in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh -- a suicide note found on him claims he took the step in demand for reservation for the Kapu community.

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh today blamed each other for the violence in Tuni town during a protest by the Kapu community.

Violent protests were witnessed in Andhra Pradesh's East Godawari district after the Kapu community, who were demanding reservation and Backward Classes status, blocked highways and railway lines, and set fire to train bogies.

Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of Andhra Pradesh High Court has reportedly sent in his resignation to the President in protest against the incidents of the last three days. Over 100 courts in the Telangana region, including the Andhra Pradesh High Court, have been shut for the past three days. That's because lawyers belonging to the region say the...