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JNTUK JAC 26-08-2013

Day 27

The protest against the bifurcation of the state of Andhra Pradesh reached the 27th Day at the JNTUK Kakinada. As always, the students and the staff ( both teaching and non – teaching ) assembled at the main gate of the University campus.

The JNTUK JAC chairman, Dr. G. Abbaiah, and other JAC members decided to stop the EAMCET Counseling which is supposed to happen here at the JNTUK Kakinada campus. In this context the JNTUK JAC postponed the counseling till 30^th August 26, 2013. Further information regarding this issue can be obtained from the website www.jntuk.edu.in

The relay hunger strike continued to its 11^th Day at the JNTUK Kakinada. The following members participated in the relay hunger strike here at the JNTUK campus.

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      Mr. K. Srinivas, Civil Maintenance Department.

·         N. Vasu Srinivas, Civil Maintenance Department.

·         G. Nageswara Rao, ECE Department.

·         T. Krishna, Civil Maintenance Department.

·         Alekya, Student, JNTUK.

·        Viharika, Student, JNTUK.

·         4 other students, JNTUK.

The students raised different slogans protesting the bifurcation of the state. The sound of “JAI SAMAIKYANDHRA” reverberated in the ears of all the students and staff for a few moments.

This is followed by the songs sung by the students of JNTUK and these re – energized the students and staff. Many patriotic songs like “Oye Teluguvaada…”, “Jabbaku Ribbon” etc were sung at the main gate of the University.

This is followed by a Rally done by the students of JNTUK to the “Baalaa Tripura Sundari Temple” near Pindaala Cheruvu. There the students and staff gave their signatures in support of SAMAIKYANDHRA. Then one of the elderly intellectual there briefly explained the necessity of keeping the state intact.

The students and staff returned in peace and continued their protest at the main gate of the JNTUK campus.

This is followed by the speech of Mr. Chalasaani Srinivas, President – Young India and chairman – Andhra Intellectual’s Society. Mr. C. Srinivas, speaking on this occasion, educated us the necessity of keeping the state united. He also explained the historical background and greatness of the telugu speaking people before the rule of British. He also stated that the we (telugu speaking people) have a rich cultural heritage where we can find the traces of our culture and tradition in the south – east Asian Countries like Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Srilanka etc. He stated that it is our responsibility to preserve such great culture and heritage and make sure to pass it to our next generations. He recollected the incidents that took place in the movement that took place in 1953 for a separate telugu state. He stated that we should always remember that “Telugu Pride” brought us together and we should not let that go in vain.

He also criticized some of the statements given by the politicians of telangana and seemandhra. He ended his speech by stating that we should keep our state united at any cost and preserve our unique identity as a citizen of Andhra Pradesh.

This is followed by the “Public Pulse” program held in the afternoon session by the JAC members.

The day ended by giving lemon juice to the people who participated in the Relay Hunger Strike and discussing the plan of action of the Day 28 i.e. 27^th August, 2013.

JNTUK JAC 25-08-2013

Day 26

The day 26 started with the gathering of the students, teaching and non teaching staff at the main gate of the JNTUK Kakinada.

Most of the students and staff looked tiresome and it clearly was the after affects of the yesterday’s rally. Even though they looked tiresome their determination for samaikyandhra had driven them.

The JNTUK JAC members felicitated the Late. Sri Potti Sriramulu and the students and staff continued their protest for the bifurcation of the state. The relay hunger strike continued for its 10^th day and 4 teaching associates, 4 non teaching staff and 2 technical associates participated in it.

The JNTUK JAC is completely satisfied with the Rally done on the previous day and it is planning a huge Rally in future with all its affiliated colleges with about 10,000 students.

The students continued raising slogans against division of the state and demanded that the politicians who are responsible for this should resign to their respective posts immediately. This continued for a while. Most of the passersby came to the students and encouraged them by shouting along with them.

Some group songs like “jabbaku ribbon” were sung by the students for some time and this re – energized the students and staff.

Some elderly intellectuals discussed some important points regarding the current political scenario and criticized the behavior of the politicians.

Some inspiring songs were played. An open debate was conducted by the students discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the state’s division into seemandhra and telangana.

A “public pulse” program was conducted in the afternoon session and opinion of the public was taken regarding the bifurcation of the state.

The day ended by discussing the plan of action of the Day 27 i.e. 26-08-2013.

JNTUK JAC 24-08-2013

Day 25

On the eve of its 25^th day, JNTUK JAC conducted a rally with the following affiliated colleges in the Kakinada region towards the collecterate with strength of about 5000 students and staff of the following colleges.

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      University College of Engineering, JNTUK kakinada

·         Aditya College

·         Aadarsh College

·         Chaitanya College

·         KIET College

·         KITS divili College

·         Ideal College

·         V.S. lakshmi Engg. College

·         Pragathi College

All the Colleges stated above have gathered with their students and staff at the main gate of the JNTUK by 8:30 AM. All the students and staff formed a line. It is followed by an inspiring speech given by an elderly intellectual who had participated in the 1950 movement which demanded a separate state for the telugu speaking people. The Hon’ Vice Chancellor of the JNTUK University, Dr. G. Tulasi Ram Das, inaugurated the Rally by waving the University flag. Dr. Prabhakara Rao, Rector – JNTUK Kakinada, Dr. G. V. R. Prasad Raju, Registrar – JNTUK Kakinada, Dr. K. Padma Raju, Principal, University College of Engineering, JNTUK Kakinada and other officials of the University participated in the Rally.

The Rally started at 09:30 AM sharp and all the students and staff were very energetic on this auspicious day. The Rally gained Momentum with the slogans and songs sung by the students and staff. All the students shouted various slogans protesting the bifurcation of the state.

The students performed various skits all the way on their way to the district collecterate. The students and staff showed their protest for the bifurcation of the state by singing, dancing to the drum beats, shouting slogans etc.

The Rally resembled a river flowing all the way to the district collecterate. The rally continued in a organized fashion till its destination point and no signs of discruptances have been found.

The Rally reached the collecterate by noon and the Samaikyandhra Rally Advisor -  Dr. K. Satya Prasad, Mentors -  Dr. K. V. Ramana, JNTUK JAC Chairman -  Dr. G. Abbaiah, Vice Secretary - Dr. Shyam Kumar, JNTUK JAC student member -  Kadambari Raghu Ram and Dr. K. Purnanandam, Director – BICS and Chief Engineer, JNTUK, and other university elders submitted a memorandum to the East Godavari District Collector.

The students performed a skit outside the district collecterate illustrating the problems faced by an Engg. Student once the state is bifurcated. They explained that most of the students will face the problem of unemployment once the state is divided.

Dr. G. Abbaiah, Chairman – JNTUK JAC, presented the vote of thanks to the district administrative departments, traffic police, JAC members – teaching non teaching and students of UCEK and its affiliated Colleges, student volunteers, organizers of the Rally etc.

JNTUK JAC 23-08-2013

Day 24

All the students, teaching and non – teaching staff of the JNTUK Kakinada gathered at the main gate of the University Campus and the following teaching & non – teaching staff participated in the 9^th day of the Relay Hunger Strike:

·         Mrs. Kiranmayi, Lecturer in CSE Department, JNTUK.

·         Mrs. Subbalakshmi, Lecturer in CSE Department, JNTUK.

·         Mr. Doraswamy Nayak, Librarian, JNTUK.

·         Mr. B. Venkateswara Rao, Library Working Staff, JNTUK.

·         Mrs. A. Manga Tayaru, Asst. Librarian, JNTUK.

·         Mr. P. Srinivas, Library Working Staff, JNTUK.

·         Mr. N. Dharma Raju, Library Working Staff, JNTUK.

·         Mr. D. Raju, Library Working Staff, JNTUK.

·         Mr. P. Venkata Ramana, Library Working Staff, JNTUK.

·         Mrs. K. V. S. Raja Mannar, Library Working Staff, JNTUK.

The Day started with the felicitation of Late. Sri Potti Sriramulu by the members of the JNTUK JAC and the above members are addressed by Mr. Abbaiah, Director – Faculty Development Cell and Chairman – JNTUK JAC.

This is followed by the speeches given by the intellectuals from various Departments of the JNTUK with the central theme of keeping the state intact.

It is then followed by the songs sung by students and these motivated the passers – by.

“St. Mary’s Educational Society and its affiliated Educational Institutions” came in rally and extended their warm support to us. This is followed by a rally conducted by the “Local B. Ed and D. Ed Colleges” which contained the Faculty and Students of their respective colleges. Some of the faculty from the Local B. Ed and D. Ed Colleges and their views regarding the bifurcation of our State.

The Advocates in and around Kakinada city came to our place and gave their warm support to us. This encouraged the students. They also stated some important points regarding the current political scenario. They also gave their suggestions on pressurizing the central government in favor of Samaikyandhra.

Mr. Rama Krishna, Retired DRO, came to our place and extended his support to us. He stated some of the political incidents that took place during the “ Jai Andhra Movement ”. He stated that some leaders in telangana refused to bifurcate the state during the jai Andhra movement and now they have been showing interest in division.

This is followed by the public pulse program conducted by the JNTUK students in the afternoon session. All the people spoke in favor of Samaikyandhra.

The Day ended with the discussion on organizing the rally conducted by the JNTUK and its affiliated colleges in Kakinada region in which more than 5000 students are participating on Saturday morning at 9 A.M.

JNTUK JAC 22-08-2013

Day 23

 The students gathered at the main gate of the JNTUK, Kakinada and started the 8th day of the Relay Hunger Strike with a total of 14 members out of which 4 are from the university security council, 5 members from the non – teaching staff and 5 JNTUK students.

 This is followed by some inspiring speeches given by some of the teaching and non – teaching staff and praised the students for their continuous effort in keeping the state intact.

 After that, an intellectual from the “Vubhaya Godavari Software Engineers Association JAC” came forward and explained the problems faced by the Software and IT Industry if the state is bifurcated. He also stated that the most of the software companies in India are concentrated in Hyderabad and Bangalore and stated that all development done in the software industry will go in vain once the state is bifurcated.

 The employees of the State’s “Welfare Association” came in Rally to our tent and joined their hands with JNTUK JAC and praised the students for their dedication and effort in keeping the state intact.

 The students of the JNTUK formed a human chain on the road and performed a skit illustrating the behavior of the people’s representatives since the announcement of the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh.

 This is followed by the songs sung by the university students and this inspired the gathering.

 Mr. Chaitanya Raju (M.L.C, Kakinada) and Mr. Ravi Varma (M.L.C) joined their hands with us and addressed the gathering and educated the people on the current political scenario.

 The “Public Pulse” program has been conducted in the afternoon session and many people shared their view regarding the burning issue.

 The day ended with the release of plan of action of the Day 24 of the Agitation i.e., 23-08-2013.

JNTUK JAC 16-08-2013

Day 17

Students gathered and felicitated Late. Potti Sreeramulu and started the 3^rd day of Relay Hunger Strike with the following Teaching, Non-Teaching staff and students:

     1.       Smt. D. Neelima, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering.

     2.       Dr. K. Venkata Reddy, Additional controller of Examination.

     3.       Mr. I. V. Veeranjaneyulu.

     4.       Sri V. Simhachalam.

     5.       Sri T. Subbarao.

     6.       Sri G. V. S. Mukherjee.

     7.       Sri K. Krishna.

     8.       Ms. R. Bhavani, B. Tech 1^st year Mechanical.

     9.       Ms. D. Geethika, B. Tech 1^st Year Mechanical.

     10.   Mr. Pavan, B. Tech 1^st year Civil.

     11.   Mr. Srinivas, B. Pharmacy 3^rd Year.

     12.   Mr. Narasaiyah, M. Tech 1^st Year CAD/CAM.

The members following hunger strike are addressed and invited onto the stage by the Vice Principal of the college, Dr. P. Subbarao.

It followed by a speech by a group of students Mr. Kadambari Raghuram, Mr. Kiran, Mr. Ravindra about success of the movement and they said that being optimistic is the key for success of any peaceful non-violent revolt.

A rally had been organised by the students from JNTU Kakinada campus to Sarpavaram Junction via., Ashram School and Spencers bazar.  This rally is rejuvenated by the slogans raised by the students in both Telugu and English. At, Sarpavaram junction, the students formed a human chain and performed 2 skits and sang songs in order to educate the common public about the importance of being united and about the movement being carried by them. The students then came back to the campus in a well-organized rally.

The Principal of the college, Dr. K. Padma Raju, Rector of the University, Dr. B. Prabhakara Rao delivered their message. They explained how difficult it had been to get the funds from the government when the University College is bifurcated from JNTU-Hyderabad and is formed as an individual University. They explained that the same situation repeats if the state bifurcation occurs too.

The girls studying different streams in the university expressed their views on the Samaikyandhra movement going in the state and praised the late leaders who have fought in keeping the state united.

The students of JNTU Kakinada raised their voice against the state division and released 6 new slogans (in Telugu language) which reflects the motto of their movement and the importance of state being united.

The staff of the District Collector Office extended their support to our campaign and felicitated the members participating in the hunger strike.

The Bar Association (Dept. of Law) extended their support for the 2^nd consecutive day and praised the efforts taken by the students.

Students explained Panchayat Raj officers, who came to support them about the problems which the farmers living in the villages face if the state has to bifurcate.

Mr. S. Srirama Gopal, M.Tech 1^st Year and Mr. Kadambari Raghuram, M.Tech 2^nd Year released a list of mail id’s and telephone numbers of different electronic press media, newspapers, politicians, etc. and requested students and staff to share their views on the bifurcation of the state via media to the government officials.

JNTUK JAC released a mail id of its own and requested the public to share their thoughts, motives, etc. such that the JAC can utilize their views in further extending their agitation.

Mail id is: jntukjac@gmail.com

The activities carried out in the university are updated in the website: www.jntukkdjac.blogspot.in

Finally, it ended with vote of thanks by the Vice Principal of the college. He announced that he is very happy that the movement had completed its 17^th day and there are no signs of violence, whatsoever observed and remembered the slogan: “Being Silent is the Best Weapon in Any War.”

The day ended with the release of plan of action of the Day 18 of the Agitation i.e., 17-08-2013.

 The following student members of JNTU Kakinada took burden and played an active part in the movement:

Kadambari Raghuram

Jaya Kiran

Musalayya

Srirama Gopal Sripada

B. Ravindra

Hanuma Kumar Katuru

Shiva Prasad

Pavan

Chaitanya

Srikanth

Rohit

Yuvraj

Tataji

Somasekhar,etc.

JNTUK JAC 15-08-2013

Day 16

Happy Independence Day.

Started with flag hoisting by Hon’ Vice Chancellor, Dr. G. Tulasi Ram Das. He announced the developments going in the university and those which were proposed and developed.

It followed by patriotic songs sung by the students and by a dance composed by the students of B. Tech.

Felicitated Late. Potti Sreeramulu and started the 2^nd day of Relay Hunger Strike with the following Teaching, Non-Teaching staff and students:

   1.       Dr. G. Ranga Janardhana Rao, Director- Foreign University Relations.   

   2.       Sri N. RamaKrishnaiah, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering.

   3.       Sri N. Venkateswara Rao, Member, Technical Staff Association.

   4.       Sri N. Satyanarayana, Member, Technical Staff Association.

   5.       Sri G. Nageswara Rao, Member, Non-Technical Staff Association.

   6.       Sri V. Purushottam Raju, Member, Non-Technical Staff Association.

   7.       Ch. Rama Chandra Rao, Non- Teaching Staff.

   8.       Mr. M. Ravi Kishore, B.Tech IV Year Mechanical.

   9.       Mr. G. Anil Kumar, MBA.

   10.   Mr. G. Rajesh, B.Tech IV Year Civil.

   11.   Mr. Mu. Upendra, B.Tech IV Year Civil.

The members following hunger strike are addressed and invited onto the stage by the Vice Principal of the college, Dr. P. Subbarao.

It followed by a speech by Smt. U. V. Ratna Kumari, Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. She informed students the strength of being united. She made the students remember that a group of ants can get over a deadly snake.

A few songs followed by…one by a group of girls of JNTU Kakinda and one by Mr. Nayak. These motivated students a lot.

The Rector of the University, Dr. Prasad Raju joined hands with the students and extended his support to the unification of the state speaking that: “The World is a Global Village and each of us are a part of it. We can achieve progress if and only if we stay united and finished his speech saying the famous saying-United WE Stand, Devided WE Fall.”

A social activist Mr. Boddu Venkateswarulu extended his support to the campaign and had discussed about the problems which we face in the field of Health and Hospital developments after the bifurcation of the state.

Dr. S. Srinivas Kumar, Director- R & D, also supported the movement and had discussed about the economic problems which they had faced when the University College is bifurcated from JNTU-Hyderabad and is formed as an individual University.

Mr. Prudhvi Raj, M. Tech 1^st year spoke about the way in which the students should act for the movement to gain momentum.

Prof. Ramu of Kakinada Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET) extended his warm support and explained the economics, demographics, power and water problems that arise after the state gets divided.

Dr. K. Venkata Reddy, Additional Controller of Examination explained students about the importance of participating in such movements. He said that the students will be benefitted when placements come. He also explained how the social relations, public organisation, leadership qualities, Entrepreneurship nature, etc. develops in the students.

The JAC of APSRTC, Kakinada extended their support and discussed about the problems the transportation system of the state face once the state is divided.

Mr. Chalamalasetty Sunil, an Industrialist extended his support to the gathering and recollected the memoirs of movements he had participated in.

Students of 1^st year shared their views and the information they have with others and inspired the gathering.

Mr. Musalayya, JNTUK JAC student leader inspired the gathering by revering the words of Swami Vivekanada that Youth are the Pillar Stones of a Nation and once the Pillars reach their resonant condition, the whole nation collapses.

Finally, the day ended with vote of thanks by Dr. Abbayya, Director- Faculty Development Cell and by announcing the next day’s activity.

JNTUK JAC 14-08-2013

Day 15

Started with felicitation of Late. Sri Potti Sriramulu. A total of 11 members from teaching, non-teaching and students:

    1.       Prof. R.Srinivasa Rao, Dept. of Electrical Engineering

    2.       Prof. K. Sahadevaiah, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering

    3.       Mr. S. Srirama Gopal, M.Tech 1^st year

    4.       Mr. T. Parasuram, M.Tech 1^st year

    5.       Mr. Y. V. Murali Kumar, President, Non-Teaching Staff Association

    6.       Mr. Adireddy Apparao, Secretary, Non-Teaching Staff Association

    7.       Mr. P. Ramarao, President, Technical Employees Association

    8.       Mr. S. Shabuddin, Secretary, Technical Employees Association

    9.       Mr. K. Balaji Govinda Rao, President, Ministerial & Administration Staff association.

    10.   Mr. Palika Apparao, President, House building Association

    11.   Mr. K.Srinivas, Secretary, House building Association sat down for a relay Hunger strike protesting the 

           decision of government.

They were addressed and welcomed on to the stage by the Principal of the College Dr. K. Padma Raju. He then addressed the gathering about the way in which this movement should proceed.

The whole day is organised by Dr.Abbayya, Director-Faculty Development Cell, JNTUK-Kakinada.

A group of students shared the information they have gathered. i.e., regarding the problems the People of ANDHRA PRADESH face after the bifurcation of the state.

A few songs were sung by the student’s to motivate others towards the movement and providing information.

A total of 5 slogans, 4 in telugu and 1 in English were released.

Dr. Rangajanardhan, Director-Foreign Affairs, took a class to a group of students on Road indirectly saying how the future days will be once the state is divided.

Dr. Alalpati Srinivas, Faculty-Intellectual Property Rights, explained the various movements which occurred in the past and about the present movement, the importance which the social media plays in promoting movements like this and about the points of LAW.

Mr. Kiran and Mr. Raghuram, JNTUK-JAC members instructed students to share their views against the bifurcation of the state to all the newspapers and electronic media and asked students to send SMS’s to the leaders and to Antony committee.

A message is being sent by the members of the JNTUK family to all the M.P’s, MLA’s and to the national leaders including Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Antony Committee, etc. with a theme that:

“Dear Sir/madam,

                We the students of JNTUK, Kakinada request you to show your strong protest in the parliament against the division of the state and insist upon the UPA government to keep the state of Andhra Pradesh United.

                We strongly solicit your support for our cause and ask to consider the innate and sentimental feelings of all the regions.”

On 17-08-2013, Saturday, the students from all the 260 affiliated colleges along with the faculty of the colleges are coming in to support the students of the JNTUK University. A total of around 10000 students are expected to be attending on that day for going on a rally in the town.

Finally, the session ended with the release of Action plan for 15-08-2013, Thursday.