Congress minister may quit over Telangana issue

Hyderabad, March 03: Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Jupally Krishna Rao is considering quitting his post over the Telangana issue, sources close to him said on Thursday.

Rao, who hails from Mahabubnagar district, would soon give the details on his plan, they said.

The development comes against the backdrop of increasing pressure on the Congress leaders to quit their posts in support of the demand for a separate Telangana state.

—PTI