Andhra Pradesh News on May 20, 2002

Bharathi elected unanimously for Devarakonda Assembly constituency

Congress candidate Mrs Deeraat Bharathi was elected unanimously as MLA for the Devarakonda constituency of Nalgonda. APCC President Sri M Satyanarayana Rao thanked the other parties for making the election unanimous.

Mini Mahanadu of TDP begins

The Mini Mahanadu of the Telugu Desam Party began at Visakhapatnam. Visakha District In-Charge Minister Mr. BV Mohan Reddy presided at the meet. Ms. Pinninti Varalakshmi, Manikumari, Ayyannapatrudu, Chokkapu Suryanarayana, Ravula Chendrasekahra Rao, Ganta Srinuvasa Rao and other took part in the meeting.

Over 200 houses were guttered in a fire accident at Modukur Village in Guntur district. Fire services from Tenali, Guntur and Ponnur immediately attended to the fire tough the gales made the fire fighting job difficult.

Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting with officials to discuss on the recent recommendations made at the State-level workshop on MCR HRD Institute. He asked the officials to go ahead with non-financial recommendations and that the finance-involved recommendations will be reviewed at a later date.

Former Mayor of Hyderabad Mr. Juliffer Ali was arrested for alleged involvement in Charminar Bank case.

Government of Andhra Pradesh announced the promotion of 30 DSP's in the state and promotions and transfers to Deputy Collectors.

Deputy Commander of People's War Group Mr. Burudi Madhav (20) surrendered before the DSP of Visakhapatnam District Mr. Atul Sing. Mr. Madhav is involved in many cases and was an active member of the Guerilla Squad of East Godavari.

May 20 in History

Events and happenings on 20 May in History

20 May 2001
Highlights: Vijayawada Police arrests 4 in connection with sellings of Human Organs

20 May 2002
Highlights: Mini Mahanadu of TDP begins

20 May 2003
Highlights: CLP Leader asked to take 4 days rest

20 May 2004
Highlights: PWG threatens renewed violence

20 May 2005
Highlights: New IG to oversea Penukonda by-election

20 May 2006
Highlights: Chief Minister inaugurated Maa Mahamaya Industries

20 May 2007
Highlights: CM calls for All-Party meeting on SC categorization