HYDERABAD: The 56th formation day of Andhra Pradesh was marked by protests and black flag demonstrations in Telangana with almost all ministers from the region staying away from the celebrations.Telangana activists in various districts of Telangana hoisted black flags on government and private buildings in response to the call given by the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) to observe ‘betrayal day’.
Except two ministers from Hyderabad who were present at the main official function attended by Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy in the state capital, all the ministers from Telangana stayed away from the celebrations.
District collectors hoisted the national flag at the main functions held in every district headquarter amid tight security.(IANS)