Protests were held across the western parts of Prakasam district on Thursday to press the demand for formation of a new district with Markapur as its headquarters.
The protesters under the banner of the Markapur District Sadana Samiti (MDSS) took out a huge procession in Giddalur town, demanding that a new district comprising the Assembly segments of Giddalur, Yerragondapalem, Darsi, Kanigiri and Markapur be carved out for speedier development of the region which has remained backward for more than five decades.
The formation of Prakasam district by clubbing together most backward parts in Kurnool, Nellore and Guntur districts has not yielded the desired results, the Samiti members alleged.
