Hyderabad, Aug. 17 -- The 'Marwari Go Back' campaign is gaining momentum in Telangana State, with traders announcing a bandh in Amangal mandal on Monday.

Traders have alleged that Rajasthanis and Gujaratis have come to Amangal and set up businesses, resulting in losses for local businessmen.

"Marwaris are selling 50 per cent duplicate products in their shops. It is giving tough competition to the local Telangana traders," said a local trader.

Marwari community in Telangana

The Marwari community, a business community, migrated to Hyderabad during the Nizam era. Since then, the community has been engaged in business at important markets after the annexation of Hyderabad State with the Indian Union in 1948.

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