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May 7, 2002

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Andhra Pradesh News on May 7, 2002

PWG offers ceasefire for a month

In a positive move for peace, the banned Peoples War Group Naxals (PWG) announced a ceasefire for a month in view of the possible talks between PWG and the Government. This was announced by Mr. Ramakrishna, State Committee Secretary of the group.

APCC President Mr. M Satyanaryana Rao said that he will be participating in the Dharna, Rally and other programs being organized by the City Congress in Warangal on May 10. He will also be participating in the Jana Chaitanya Ratra.

Energy Minister Sri K Subbaraidu said that the Government has no plans in regard to the privatization of AP Genco.

Sri PL Patnaik was re-elected as the Congress Floor Leader for Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. He was unanimously elected for the post after Corporators met at the Floor Leader Chamber.

A notorious criminal, decoit and former PWG member Manjunath was killed by the Police in the city outskirts of Anantapur district. He is accused in several cases.

Mr. D Peda Mastan, a Congress activist was beaten to death by his rivals in Telugu Desam Party in Durgi mandal in Guntur district.

May 7 in History

Events and happenings on 7 May in History

7 May 2001
Highlights: Andhra Pradesh State Biotechnology Policy 2001 released

7 May 2002
Highlights: PWG offers ceasefire for a month

7 May 2003
Highlights: CM releases state annual plan

7 May 2005
Highlights: Janashakti leader killed in encounter

7 May 2006
Highlights: Security is more for Chandra Babu Naidu-says Intelligence IG

7 May 2007
Highlights: 27 CPM leaders participating in Bhu poratam arrested

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