Star News Agency

New Delhi. The Government expresses its satisfaction that the ‘bandh’ in some districts of Andhra Pradesh passed off peacefully today. Following the statement of December 23, 2009 on the Telangana issue, it is proposed to convene a meeting of the leaders of the eight recognised political parties in Andhra Pradesh. The meeting is scheduled to be held at New Delhi on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The Union Home Minister Shri P. Chidambaram has sent the letter of invitation to the eight recognised political parties in Andhra Pradesh.