Delhi: TDP MPs attempt to protest near PM's residence, detained
What's the story
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) parliamentarians were detained today by police when they tried to protest near PM Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi demanding special category status for Andhra Pradesh. The decision to protest was taken after the party MPs held meeting at Rajya Sabha member and former Union Minister YS Chowdary's residence to decide the future course of action.
Special status
PM is the person to take decisions on SCS: MP
"The PM is the person to take decisions on SCS. He has to fulfill his promises, and that is why we want to raise our demands with him," MP Jaydev Galla said. The Telugu Desam Party withdrew its ministers in the union cabinet and walked out of the NDA after the BJP-led Centre denied special category status to Andhra Pradesh.
No-confidence motion
TDP issued no-confidence motion against Centre
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) had issued no-confidence motion notices against the central government. However, it was never taken up for discussion due to continuous disruptions in the Parliament. Meanwhile, YSR Congress Party leaders continue their indefinite hunger strike in the national capital for the third day for the same demand of special category status to Andhra Pradesh.