Telangana, March 16 -- Union Minister Kishan Reddy criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after Osmania University banned protests and processions at the campus and said it is an "undemocratic decision".

He also acknowledged the role of the Varsity during the struggle for the freedom movement.

"Osmania University has a long history. It played a significant role during the freedom struggle as well... When the first Telangana revolution began in 1969, nearly 369 students of Osmania University were martyred in police firing... When TRS formed the government, KCR put a ban on student agitation in the university," Reddy told ANI on Sunday.

"And now, Revanth Reddy has issued an order banning processions, sloganeering, gathering, a...