Hyderabad, November 28: Tension gripped Telangana ahead of the proposed fast-unto-death by TRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao demanding immediate grant of statehood for the region, even as security was beefed up to thwart any untoward incidents.
Rao is scheduled to start his fast tomorrow in his home town Siddipet in Medak district, about 110 kms from here.
Alleging that the state government was using repressive methods to thwart his proposed agitation, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief warned Chief Minister K Rosaiah that he would be held responsible for any eventuality.
“You (Rosaiah) can’t stuff food into my mouth and break my fast. We have seen enough so far and we shall not cow down any longer,” the former Union minister said in an angry tone even as police apprehended scores of party workers in different districts of the region for canvassing support for KCR’s protest.
Meanwhile, prohibitory orders U/S 144 CrPC have been clamped in Karimnagar town, where Rao is currently camping.
A large posse of police personnel virtually laid siege to TRS Bhavan in Karimnagar town where Rao was closeted in a meeting with his party leaders.
There were indications that the police may place the leader under house arrest in Karimnagar itself and prevent him from reaching Siddipet.
——Agencies