Rediffmail Money rediffGURUS BusinessEmail

Chiranjeevi resigns as minister over Telangana decision

October 03, 2013 22:27 IST
Source:PTI

Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi on Thursday night resigned from his post in protest against the Union Cabinet's approval of the formation of separate Telangana, his aide said.

The actor-turned-politician has faxed his resignation to the Prime Minister's Office, his personal assistant said.

Chiranjeevi, who hails from Coastal Andhra, felt anguished over the way the protests in Seema-andhra regions, going on for over two months, against the division of Andhra Pradesh were handled.

He has come under intense pressure from the united-Andhra supporters in the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions following the Congress Working Committee's endorsement of separate Telangana demand on July 30.

The united-Andhra supporters have often demanded that Chiranjeevi quit his post to mount pressure on the Congress leadership towards halting the division of Andhra Pradesh. 

Source: PTI
© Copyright 2025 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.

More News Coverage

K Chiranjeevi Congress Working Committee Coastal Andhra Andhra Pradesh Union Cabinet

RELATED STORIES

WEB STORIES

Mumbai Heatwave: 6 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

The Top Countries To Study Medicine

10 Instant Semolina Or Sooji Recipes To Start Your Day

VIDEOS