Congress, TDP MLAs resign en masse over proposed Telangana State

Hyderabad: Breaking News! Andhra Pradesh plunged into a deep political crisis on the day, which was marked by celebrations and jubilation by pro-Telangana supporters, after Centre agreed to create a separate Telangana state. Over 60 Congress, TDP and PRP MLAs and one MP, reportedly resigned en masse, protesting the decision.

According to sources, at least 52 Congress MLAs have tendered their resignation. The Congress, TDP and PRP MLAs, who resigned, hail from the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions. They are protesting against the Centre's decision to create a separate Telangana state.

The MLAs reportedly submitted their resignation to Assembly Speaker Kiran Kumar Reddy. There is no official confirmation over the latest development.

Meanwhile, Congress President Sonia Gandhi met all party MPs from Andhra Pradesh and assured them that all views and suggestions will be taken into account before taking any final decision.