Opposition forces adjournment of Andhra Pradesh Assembly

Hyderabad, July 17 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh Assembly was adjourned for a brief period as the Opposition Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) stalled the proceedings today, demanding implementation of the ''Sachar''committee recommendations immediately.

As soon as the House assembled for the day, Speaker K R Suresh Reddy announced that he was disallowing the adjournment motions, given notice of by the TDP, TRS, Communist Party of India (CPI) and the CPI(M) on the issue.

Pressing for adoption of resolution by the Assembly on the issue and allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for welfare of Muslims, TRS members trooped to the well of the House.

All India Majilis-e-Ittehaadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) members also rushed towards the Speaker's podium after the latter disallowed the adjournment motion given notice of by the party, demanding setting aside of the regular business and immediate discussion on the alleged delay in the judicial probe of the recent bomb blast in the ''Mecca Masjid.'' The Speaker repeatedly appealed the Opposition members to resume their seats.

With no signs of restoration of order in the House, the Speaker announced adjournment of the House for ten minutes.

Earlier, the Speaker also disallowed the adjournment motions given notice of by the BJP, opposing reservation for Muslims and the CPI (ML) on allocation of land for poor Dalits.

UNI