Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad

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Dharna Chowk is an area where protests and strikes against governments take place in Hyderabad, India. [1] It is located opposite to Indira Park. [2]

History

Earlier, the place opposite to the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat was used for protests and strikes.

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References

  1. "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Silence pervades 'Dharna Chowk'". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 7 May 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. "Bharat Swabhiman group expresses solidarity with Ramdev | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India .