YSRCP activists on Wednesday burnt the effigy of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy at Ameerpet alleging the latter’s apathy in redressing the demand of textile traders in the State.

The YSRCP workers led by Vellala Rammohan expressed their solidarity to the textile traders, who were agitating for removal of VAT (Value Added Tax). They said the Government was showing adamant attitude towards the traders though they were on the strike state-wide.