In the aftermath of 30th July, Seemandhra is mourning. A decision to split the state of Andhra Pradesh and carve out a separate Telangana has angered leaders and citizens alike in Seemandhra.

Many areas across the region came to a halt, sprinkled with protests. APSRTC services, commercial establishments and educational institutions halted their daily routine. Kadapa, Chittoor, Krishna and Visakhapatnam districts bore the brunt of the shutdown.

United Andhra supporters took out rallies to protest the state division, even as the Panchayat polls took place. Students in Vijayawada blocked roads, while Samaikyandhra Students Joint Action Committee (JAC) imitated the same in Vishakpatnam. East Godavari is observing a total bandh.

Additionally, a minimum of 4 ministers and 6 party MLAs have resigned from their posts. Seemandhra has come out in large numbers against the Center's wish to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh.

(AW: Sruthi)