The entire Andhra Pradesh region has been facing rallies and shutdowns for the 11th consecutive day in a row in a bid to register the protest against the division of the State. The supporters of united Andhra Pradesh strongly demonstrated against the center's move by calling 'bandh' in Kadapa, Ananthapur and Chittoor Districts.

A large crowd of about 62,586 activists gathered in 900 places in 14 districts of coastal and Rayalaseema regions, holding sit-in protests at 24 places besides blocking road and railways traffic in many regions, impacting routine people's activities in the areas.

The agitating people are also reported to set Tahsildar's Office at Yerpedu on fire in addition to damaging the public and private property in various regions.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister K Rosaiah urged people to maintain peace for the larger interests of the state. He asked people to shun the path of violence adding that the damage of public and private property cannot be justified.

Asking for the need to resolve the matter with mutual dialogue, The CM added, "The agitations are severely affecting the income to the Government treasury which is already burdened with low income and high expenditure.''