Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Wednesday launched a one-lakh signature campaign seeking the merger of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board with the civic corporation, with the first signature given by BRS Working President KT Rama Rao.

The party said attempts are being made to turn the issue of merging the Secunderabad Cantonment Board into a political drama and push the public into confusion.

"Those who undertook protests on the merger have failed to clearly explain to the people why the protest was started in the first place and why it was abruptly withdrawn. The merger issue is a public issue. When such an issue is taken up, it must be pursued in a united manner by bringing everyone together, beyond party lines. H...