Progressive Recognised Teachers Union members stage protest for Special Status

Vijayawada: Members of Progressive Recognised Teachers Union (PRTU), Andhra Pradesh, staged protest at Dharna Chowk here on Sunday. The activists of PRTU demanded that the Centre should sanction Special Category Status (SCS) to the State. PRTU general secretary GVS Perumaallu said the teachers took part in the protest from every mandal in the district.

He said the SCS was the right of the State. He asked the teachers and people to fight for the genuine cause. The Centre should know the strength of the State from the ongoing agitations, he said. He said everyone should support the SCS for protecting the interests of the State. Union president D Srinu and several leaders were also present.