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Good response to rally for IIT in Medak

Good response to rally for IIT in Medak

The scooter rally organised by Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) rebel MLA T Jayaprakash Reddy in support of the demand for IIT received a good response from the public.

Traffic came to a standstill on NH-9 from Sangareddy to Lingampally and people were stranded for several hours. The MLA himself led a huge rally that began at 11.30 am at the Stadium Grounds and reached Patancheru by 2 pm.

He also took part in the Pada Yatra conducted by Congress from Patancheru to Lingampally.

More : newindpress.com

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