Protests await PM Modi in Andhra Pradesh

AMARAVATI: A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Andhra Pradesh, protests were held at various places in the state on Saturday with protesters raising ‘Modi go back’ slogans. Protests were staged in 13 districts of the state by leaders and workers of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the Congress, the Left parties, student groups and mass organisations fighting for the special category status for the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Carrying black flags, they took out rallies and staged sit-ins at various places. Some could also be seen shirtless.