Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) president K Chandrasekhara Rao has withdrawn his " fast- unto -death" programme within two days after he launched his hunger strike.
Rao, who was arrested hours before he was to launch fast-unto-death on Sunday, continued his hunger strike in the Khammam sub jail. He has been shifted to a local hospital on Monday evening where he broke his fast by drinking a glass of fruit juice.
Meanwhile, normal life was disrupted in several parts of the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh on Monday due to a bandh call given by TRS in protest against the arrest of Rao.
The state road transport corporation cancelled its bus services in many places including Hyderabad, Medak, Karimnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad and Warangal. Many educational institutions in the state capital and other areas remained closed.
The situation remained tense in Osmania University (OU).
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app