Telangana Rashtriya Lok Dal president and MLC Dilip Kumar, on Monday, described the
Jagan's indefinite hunger strike as illegal.
Speaking to media persons, Dilip Kumar said that as per rules, inmates of no prison are allowed participate in political activities, including observing fasts.
He said that Jagan's fast would lead to termination of his status as special prisoner in Chanchalguda Jail, and that he would lose all the relaxations extended to him by the court.
Stating that a Telangana state would be a reality soon, Dilip Kumar appealed to Congress leaders from the Seemandhra region to accept their High Command's decision and withdraw their agitation.
He said that both the newly-formed Telugu states would grow at a fast pace, and also sought to allay fears of disputes over the sharing of resources.
"While the Central Water Commission would resolve disputes related to river water sharing, a majority of existing employees are about to retire, and the new recruitment can be done by the respective states," he said. (INN)