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Stir over IIT in Andhra

Stir over IIT in Andhra

The leaders of Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) have expressed resentment over the issue of shifting the location of the proposed IIT from Basara, Adilabad , district to Medak district in Andhra Pradesh.

The government, however, is said to be firm on its decision to set up an IIT in Medak district, considering that Medak is well connected by all means of transport.

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