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November 9, 1998

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They've nothing to lose but begging bowls...

The beggars of Andhra Pradesh have united. To fight for their rights.

At a meeting in Kakinada, they passed a resolution demanding 'right to work.' Plus, ration cards, free medicare, site for residence and, yep, reservation!

"We also urged the state government to stop the inflow of beggars from other states," spokesman Arjun Rao said.

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