Violence mars dharna at Warangal

Hyderabad, Jun 14 : Tension prevailed at Warangal in Andhra Pradesh, when YSR Congress party activists, who were observing dharna in front of district Collectorate office over farmer issues, clashed with pro-Telangana of Kakatiya University JAC(KU-JAC) activists yesterday.The dharna was part of a state-wide call given by the party.The trouble started when the pro-Telangana KU JAC activists removed the YSR Congress party flags and burnt the vehicle belonging to YSR Congress party.The fire was put out and some of the KU JAC students were taken into custody by the police after a round of mild lathicharge there.Ranga Reddy district also witnessed some uproarious protests at dharna venue. The police had to arrest a few party-workers, including women. They were taken to the Nampally Police Station. The Pro-Telangana KU JAC activists demanded to announce the party stand on separate Telangana statehood.The YSR Congress Party's chief Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy also observed dharna at Chittoor collectorate office. His mother and MLA Vijayamma and her supporters also sat on dharna in front of Collectorate office at Kadapa district, demanding a host of farmers' relief measures.At several districts across the state including Telangana regions saw these dharnas being staged by YSR party workers. ===================================================