Andhra Pradesh Congress president Botsa Satyanarayana today favoured giving a temporary break to the ongoing agitations in Andhra Pradesh over the Telangana issue in view of the ill-health of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
"Yes, I agree with that. Sonia Gandhiji will have to take the decision. So, that will take time. Secondly, I have earlier said the issue can only be resolved through talks. Accordingly, Congress is holding talks with its leaders from various regions," he told reporters in the city.
He was asked about the suggestion made by former Chief Minister K. Rosaiah that a temporary break should be given to the agitations in AP over the Telangana issue as Sonia Gandhi is not well.
"The final decision has to be taken by them (Central government). As UPA chairperson, Sonia Gandhiji needs to give her advice. Since she is unwell, the agitators should give a temporary break to their campaign. They can voice their demands after her return," Rosaiah said earlier in the day.
Pointing out that such breaks were given even during India's independence movement, Rosaiah, who participated in the freedom struggle, said: "All the leaders, including Sushma Swaraj, have wished speedy recovery of Sonia Gandhiji. I appeal all the leaders of Telangana and other regions to observe restraint and think calmly."
The state Congress president said he and all other Congressmen in the state prayed for the speedy recovery of Gandhi.