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President Kalam's speech interrupted by youth

February 01, 2007 12:52 IST
President A P J Abdul Kalam's speech at the Osmania University in Hyderabad on Thursday was disrupted by a youth who shouted slogans in support of a separate Telangana state.

Kalam was addressing students of the university this morning when the youth stood up and shouted slogans like "Jai Telangana." He was immediately detained by security personnel.

The President was about to conclude his speech when the incident occurred.

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