TV artistes have begun an indefinite fast at the Dharna Chowk protesting for a ban on dubbed serials.
They have been on a dharna for the past few days demanding a ban on dubbed serials, and many political parties have expressed solidarity with them. As their demands were not met, they have decided to intensify their agitation by launching an indefinite fast.
The contention of the Telugu TV artistes is that dubbed serials are eating up into their share of employment, and TV channels should encourage local talent. They are seeking government intervention to direct the channels to concede to their demand. (INN)