CHIDAMBARAM APPEALS FOR PEACE AND HARMONY IN THE STATE
Consultations with eight recognised political parties of Andhra Pradesh on the issues arising out of the recent agitations in the State in favour of and against the separate state of Telangana began here today. In his opening statement at the meeting, the Union Home Minister, Shri P.Chidambaram stressed the need to maintain peace and harmony in the State while the consultations take place. Following is the text of his statement :-