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Telangana BJP Steps Up Attack on Congress Over Section 22-A

Telangana BJP Steps Up Attack on Congress Over Section 22-A
BJP steps up attack on Cong over 22-A, fee dues · thehansindia.com

The Telangana BJP is planning protests against the Congress-led state government.

One protest will be held at Indira Park on September 5 and 6.

The BJP says Section 22-A restrictions have affected many people’s land and houses.

It does not want the entire rule removed.

Instead, it wants low-income people’s properties taken off the restricted list.

The party also says students are waiting for unpaid fee reimbursement money.

It is asking the government to release Rs 15,000 crore.

The BJP warned that it will hold more protests if the government does not respond.

Key facts

Main issue
Implementation of Section 22-A restrictions
Planned protest
Maha Dharana at Indira Park on September 5 and 6
Claimed impact
Nearly 90 lakh people across Telangana
BJP demand on land
Remove low-income people’s lands and houses from the prohibited list
Fee reimbursement arrears
Rs 15,000 crore
Other demand
Immediate release of arrested leaders
Escalation warning
The BJP said it would intensify its agitation across Telangana if the government failed to act

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