ఫ్రజాస్వామ్య భారతం లొ ప్రతి ఒక్కరికి తమ అభిప్రాయాన్ని తెలిపే హక్కు ఉంది. తమ హక్కుల కోసం పొరాడే భాద్యత వుంది. సమైక్యాంధ్ర కోసం ఆందొళన చేస్తున్న ప్రతి ఆంధ్రునికి... భగ్గుమంటున్న తెలంగాణ కడుపు మంట తెలుసా?? 50 ఏళ్ళుగ గుండె కోస్తున్న వ్యధ తెలుసా?
1956 లొ ఆంధ్ర ఫ్రదేశ్ మొట్ట మొదటి భాషా ప్రయుక్త రాష్ట్రంగా ఏర్పడక ముందే.. తెలంగాణ ఒక రాష్ట్రం. నిజాం నిరంకుశ పాలన అంతమయ్యాక, హైదరాబాద్ రాజధానిగా 1948 సెప్టెంబర్ 17 న తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్రంగా ఏర్పడింది. స్వతంత్ర భారతంలొ తెలంగాణ ఒక సుభిక్ష రాష్ట్రం. అప్పటి గనాంకాల ప్రకారం 400 ఏళ్ళ చరిత్ర కలిగిన హైదరాబాద్, భారతదెశం లొ ఐదవ మహా నగరం. 1953 లొ తమిళులతొ కలిసి వుండలేక.. ఆంధ్రులకు ప్రత్యేక రాష్ట్రం కావాలని.. మహానుభావుడు శ్రీ పొట్టి శ్రీరాములు నిరాహార దీక్ష చేసారు. దిగివచ్చిన కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వం.. 1953 అక్టొబర్ 1 న, ఆంధ్ర & రాయలసీమలని కలిపి కర్నూలు రాజధానిగా ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్రం ఏర్పాటుచేసింది. 1956 వరకు తెలంగాణ మరియు ఆంధ్ర రెండు వెరు వెరు రాష్ట్రాలు. భాషా ప్రయుక్త రాష్ట్రాలు ఏర్పాటు చెయ్యాలన్న కేంద్రం నిర్ణయం తొ ఆంధ్ర పాలకులు, పుష్టిగా జలవనరులతొ వున్న తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్రాన్ని ఆంధ్రా లొ కలుపుకొని.. విశాలాంధ్రగా అవతరించాలని సమాలొచనలు జరిపారు.
పొట్టి శ్రీరాములు గారి త్యాగ ఫలం ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్రం.. ఆయన ప్రతిపాదించిన రాష్ట్రంలొ తెలంగాణ లెనేలెదు. మరి ఎందుకు సమైక్య ఆంధ్ర కోసం ఆయన ప్రాణాలిచ్చినట్టు చరిత్రను వక్రీకరిస్తున్నారు ??
ఆప్పటి తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్ర ప్రజలు… ఆంధ్ర తొ కలిస్తె తమ అభివౄద్ధి కుంటుపడుతుందని .. అనిచివేయ బడతామని.. విశాలాంధ్ర కు వ్యతిరేకంగా తమ వాణిని దెశ వ్యాప్తంగ వినిపించారు. ఆప్పటి ప్రధాని శ్రీ నెహ్రూ.. తెలంగాణ అభిప్రాయాలని మన్నించి.. “కలసి వుండడం కుదరక పోతె మళ్ళి విడిపొవచ్చు” అన్న వెసులుబాటుతొ విశాలాంధ్ర కు సమ్మతించారు. అప్పటి State Reorganization Committee కూడా దీనితొ ఎకీభవించి తెలంగాణ & ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్రాల మిళితాన్ని ప్రొత్సహించింది.
కలిసుండడం కుదరకపొతే విడిపొవచ్చన్న వెసులుబాటు తొనె ఏర్పడిన ఆంధ్ర ఫ్రదేశ్ నుండి నిర్లక్షానికి గురైన మేము విడిపొతామంటె అంగీకరించరెందుకు ??
ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్రం ఏర్పడక ముందే, హైదరాబాద్ రాజధానిగా తెలంగాణ ఒక ప్రత్యేక రాష్ట్రం. ఇప్పుడు మేము విడిపొతమంటె మీకెందుకు బాధ??
రెండు రాష్ట్రాలని కలిపేముందు.. ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్ర పాలకులు తెలంగాణకు ఎన్నో ప్రమాణాలు చేసారు. తెలంగాణ ప్రాంతాన్ని మరింత అభివౄద్ధి చెస్తామని.. భీడు భూములని పంటపొలాలుగా మారుస్తామని.. సమైక్యఆంధ్రలొ తెలంగాణ ప్రజలను గౌరవిస్తామని.. వారి సంస్కౄతి కి సమున్నత ప్రాధాన్యమిస్తామని.. ఉద్యోగలిస్థామని.. వాగ్దానాలు చెసారు.. కలల ప్రపంచంలొ విహరింప చెసారు. ఆఇష్టంగానె.. తెలంగాణ ప్రజలు ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్రం తొ కలవడానికి అంగీకరించారు. అదే సమైక్య ఆంధ్ర కు నాంది. అదే తెలంగాణ అదోగతికి పునాది. విశాలాంధ్ర ఎర్పడిన తరవాత, ఇచ్చిన వాగ్దానాలని నెరవేరుస్తారని తెలంగాణ ప్రజలు ఎదురు చుస్తూనే వున్నారు. 1956 లొ ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ ఏర్పడినది మొదలు నేటికి అవి తెలంగాణ కు ఎండమావులె. ఇచ్చిన ఏ ఓక్క వాగ్దానము నెరవేర్చలెదు సరి కదా.. తెలంగాణని కరువు కోరల్లొకి నెట్టేసారు. గత 50 ఏళ్ళుగా తెలంగాణ పై సవతి ప్రేమ చూపిస్తూనే వున్నారు. పక్షపాతంతొ ప్రజల పొట్ట కొడుతూనే ఉన్నారు..
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తెలంగాణకు మొక్షమెప్పుడు
దక్షిణ భారతం లొ ప్రఖ్యాత నదులు కృష్ణా & గోదావరి తెలంగాణ గుండా ప్రవహిస్థున్నాయి. ఈ రెండు నదులకి మూడింట రెండు (2/3) వొంతుల నీళ్ళు తెలంగాణ నుండె సమకూరుతున్నాయి. ఈ నీళ్ళతొనె తెలంగాణ భూములను పచ్చటి పంట పొలాలుగ మారుస్తామని, ఆనకట్టలు కట్టి సేద్యానికి సాయం చెస్తామని ఆంధ్ర నాయకులు చెసిన ప్రమాణాలు నీటి మీద రాతలె అయ్యాయి. కృష్ణా నది పై ఇచ్చంపల్లి, అప్పర్ కృష్ణా, తుంగభద్ర లెఫ్ట్ కెనాల్, గోదావరి వ్యాలి ప్రాజెక్ట్, దెవనూర్ ప్రాజెక్టులు కడతామని ఆశలు చుపారు. ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ ఏర్పడగానె.... అన్ని ప్రాజెక్టులు నిలిచిపొయాయి, అప్పటికె మొదలు పెట్టిన ప్రాజెక్టులు ఆగిపొయాయి. మొదలు కాని ప్రాజెక్టులు అటకెక్కాయి. వీటికి నేటికి మొక్షం కలగలేదు.
తెలంగాణ కు నిళ్ళిమ్మన్నప్పుడు ఏమైంది సొదరాంధ్ర
కృష్ణా జలాలడిగినప్పుడు ఎమైంది విశాలాంధ్ర
ఏమాయె ఏమాయె గొదావరి, తుంగబద్ర
ఏందిర ఈ బాధ.. ఇదేనా సమైక్యాంధ్ర.
1956 లెఖ్ఖల ప్రకారం, తెలంగాణ లొ సాగు భుమి 20 లక్షల ఎకరాలు. ఇప్పుడు అది 12 లక్షల ఎకరాలకు పడిపోయింది. పొంగి పొర్లె కృష్ణా నదిలొ నీరు 900 TMC. అందులొ తెలంగాణ వంతు 550 TMC. కాని ప్రస్తుతం తెలంగాణ వినియొగించుకుంటున్న నీరు 100 TMC మాత్రమె. మిగిలిన 800 TMC ఆంధ్ర కు తరలిపొతుంది. తెలంగాణ లొ వ్యవసాయం కోసం ఆంధ్ర ఫ్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం కృష్ణా నదిపై ఎన్నొ ప్రాజెక్టులని కడతామని హామిలు ఇచ్చింది. దశాబ్దాలుగా భీమ, కల్వకుర్తి, నెట్టెంపాడు, SLBC, నాగార్జున సాగర్ టేల్ పాండ్ వాగ్దానాలకే పరిమితమయ్యాయి. ఈ ప్రాజెక్టులు కాగితాలు దిగి కళ్ళముందుకి ఇంకెప్పుడు వొచ్చెను ???.
కాల్వలొ నీటి బొట్టు లేక.. ...పంటలొకి చుక్క నీరు రాక..
వాన దేవుడు కరునించక......పంట పండించ లేక.
బుక్కెడు బువ్వ లేక...... గుక్కెడు నీరు లేక..
మింగ లేక కక్క లేక...... బిగుసుకున్న ఉచ్చులెక్క..
గుండె కోస్తున్న కడుపు మంట లెక్క.
ఇదేం లెఖ్ఖ...... అదేం లెఖ్ఖ..
ఇదె ఇదె సమైక్యాంధ్ర లెఖ్ఖ..
తెలంగాణ లొ 5 లక్షల ఎకరాలకు నీటిని అందిస్తామని ఎన్నడో ప్రారంభించిన శ్రీశైలం ప్రాజెక్టు ఇంకా పూర్తి కూడ కాలెదు. శ్రీశైలం ఎడమ కాల్వకు ఇంకా మోక్షం లభించకపొవడం తొ ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు వల్ల తెలంగాణ పండిచిన పంట నిండు సున్నా!!. దేశం లోనె ప్రఖ్యాతిగాంచినది నాగార్జున సాగర్ డ్యాం. మొదటగ తెలంగాణకు సాగు నీరు అందిచాలన్న ఉద్దెషం తొ ఈ ప్రొజెచ్త్ ను తెలంగాణ లొని ఐలెష్వరం లొ ప్రతిపాదించారు. నాగార్జున సాగర్ జలాలు ఆంధ్రాకు మాత్రమె అందాలన్న కుట్ర తొ ఈ ప్రాజెక్టును దాదాపు 90 కిలొ మీటర్లు జరిపి గుంటూరులొ కట్టారు. ఇదేనా న్యాయం ?? సోదరున్నే దొచుకున్న ధర్మం సమైక్యాంధ్ర కే చెల్లింది !!! ప్రతిపాదిత నాగార్జున సాగర్ తెలంగాణ లొ 15 లక్షల ఎకరాలకు సాగు నీరందివ్వాల్సి వుండగా ప్రస్తుతం 5 లక్షల ఎకరాలకు మాత్రమె నీరందుతుంది. నాగార్జున సాగర్ కు గుంటూరు నల్లగొండలు ఇరు వైపుల వున్నా..పచ్చని పైరుతొ గుంటూరు కిటకిట లాడుతూ వుంటె... సాగు నీరు కాదు కదా గుక్కెడు మంచి నీరందక నల్లగొండ కటకట లాడుతుంది.
రెజర్వాయరు నల్లగొండలొ.. కాల్వలు గుంటూరు లొ..
డ్యాములు మహబూబ్ నగరు లొ పంటలు కర్నూల్ లొ
ఇచ్చంపల్లి ఎమాయె... దెవాదుల ఎమాయె..
చెతుల బెల్లం కాకి ఎత్తుకపాయె
ఏమాయె సమైక్యాంధ్ర.... ఏమాయె విశాలంధ్ర.
దక్షిణ గంగ.. గోదావరి, తెలంగాణలొ 1000 కిలొ మిటర్ల పైగా ప్రవహిస్తుంటె... దాని మీద ఇక్కడున్న ఏకైక ప్రాజెక్ట్ శ్రీరాం సాగర్. 16 లక్షల ఎకరాలకు సాగు నీరందిస్తామని గోదావరి మీద నిర్మించ తలపెట్టిన యెల్లంపల్లి. దెవాదుల, దుమ్ముగూడెం, లెండి, గుత్ప, అలీ సాగర్, ప్రాణహిత & పెనుగంగ ఇప్పటికి అందని ద్రాక్షపళ్ళె. ఇందులొ కొన్ని మొదల్లయ్యి ఆగి పొయాయి.. కొన్ని శంకుస్థాపనలకే పరిమితం అయ్యాయి. గోదావరి జలాల్లొ తెలంగాణ వొంతు 1154 TMC, కాని తెలంగాణకు ఇస్తున్న నీళ్ళు 100 TMC మాత్రమె. 16 లక్షల ఎకరాలు కాదు కదా... కనీసం 6 లక్షల ఎకరాలకు కూడా నీరు విధిలించడానికి మనసు రావడం లేదు.
తెలంగాణ లొ పారుతున్న నదులెన్ని... నదుల మీద ఆయకట్ట లెన్ని.
కాలువ లెన్ని.... సారవంత భూములెన్ని..
సాగు చేస్తున్న నేలలెన్ని..... తడుపుతున్న గొంతులెన్ని
కాలుతున్న కడుపులెన్ని.... తీసుకున్న ప్రాణాలెన్ని.
పెట్టిన పరిశ్రమలెన్ని... ఇస్తున్న ఉద్యోగాలెన్ని...
ఇదా సమైక్యాంధ్ర.. ఇదా విశాలాంధ్ర..
తెలంగాణ లొ త్రాగు నీటికి ఆధారం భూగర్భ జలం.
వర్షాలు లేక.. నదుల నీరు నిలువక.
నేల కింది నీరు ఇంకిపొయే. అందిన కొన్ని నీళ్ళెమో ఫ్లొరిన్ మయమాయే.
నీరందక ఎండిన గొంతులు కొన్నైతే.. అందిన నీళ్ళతొ క్రుంగిన శరీరాలు మరెన్నో.
ఉద్యోగాల విషయం లొ కూడా తెలంగాణ కు చుక్కెదురె. సెక్రెటేరియట్ లొ తెలంగాణ కోటా ఉద్యొగాలు 8%. హై కొర్ట్ లొ 20%. ఇవి కొన్ని ఉదాహరణలు మాత్రమె. ఆంధ్ర ఫ్రదేశ్ లొ 42% జనాభ తెలంగాణ లోనె. వారికి ఉద్యోగాల వాటా ఇంతేనా?? ప్రాంతీయులకు ప్రాధాన్యం ఇవ్వాలని 1985 లొ ఇచ్చిన 610 జి.వొ. ఇంకా ఎందుకు అమలుకు నోచుకోలేదు ?? ప్రైవెటు సంస్థల్లొను ఇదే తీరు… ఫ్యక్టరీలు పెట్టేది తెలంగాణ లొ… కలుశితం చేసెది తెలంగాణ నీళ్ళని, ఆరోగ్యం పాడు చెసెది తెలంగాణ ప్రజలది.... కాని ఆ పరిశ్రమలలొ ఉద్యోగాలు మాత్రం ఆంధ్రొల్లవి.
మా వాటా ఉద్యొగాలు కావలన్నప్పుడు ఏమైంది సమైక్యాంధ్ర?
610 జి. వొ. అమలు చేయమన్నప్పుడు ఏమైంది విశాలాంధ్ర ?
తెలంగాణ నుండి రాష్ట్ర ఖజానకు 45 % ఆదాయం వెల్తుంటె, తెలంగాణ అభివౄధికి చెస్తున్న కర్చు 28%. రంగారెడ్డి జిల్లాలొ వున్న భూములను అమ్మగా వొచ్చిన ఆదాయం 20000 కొట్లకు పైనె. అందులొ తెలంగాణ కోసం ఖర్చు చెసింది నయా పైస లేదు. పంటలు ఆంధ్ర లొ పండిస్తరు.. తెలంగాణ లొ రియల్ ఎస్టెట్ చెస్తరు.
అన్న తమ్ముళ్ళలా కలిసుండాలనె వాళ్ళు.. తెలంగాణ తమ్ముడికి అన్యాయం జరుగుతుంటె చూస్తూ ఎలా ఊరుకుంటున్నారు ??
ఇదా సమైక్యాంధ్ర.. ఇదా విశాలంధ్ర..??
బండెనక బండి కట్టి... పదహారు బండ్లు కట్టి
తెలంగాణ కడుపు కొట్టి.. మా కష్టం దొచి పెట్టి
బండ్ల నిండ సొమ్ము పెట్టి.. ఆంధ్రా బాట పట్టి..
ఏ బండ్లె పొతవ్ తమ్ముడా... ఆంధ్ర సర్కరొడా.
ఎన్నాళ్ళు.. ఎన్నేళ్ళు.. ఈ దొపిడి.. ఈ పీడిత..
మెమాగం మెమొర్వం.. సహించం సహకరించం..
మా నీళ్ళు.. మా భూములు.. మా ఆకలి.. మా కడుపులు...
మా పంటలు.. మా రాసులు....మా రాజ్యం.. మా ప్రభుత్వం..
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
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Hari prasad anna,
ReplyDeleteNamaste! Nuvvu cheppina formation story antha nenu recent gaane telusukunna.....migatha information intha detailed ga unte, niraaharadeekshalu ekkada dam kattalo cheyyochuga.....nirahaaradeekshalu maaku udyogalu ivvatledu ani cheyochu ga.....adi cheyyaru anna.....adi cheste manam baagupadatam.....ippudu chesindi cheste vaadu baagupadatadu...vaadi pellam pillalu mantrulu kaavochu........anduke kada anna.....desam...desam anthe undi.....
ayina ee sarkarodu dochaledu anna.....ippudu vache kothodu inkokadni dostadu.....neeku naaku teda raadu anna.....kaani kottukoni chastaru...nuvvo neno India pote akkada manam katte taxlu veellu pagala kotte buslaki saripodu...inka manam entha pyki vastam anna.....
Solution telangana kaadu...solution correct leader......ippati varaku okkadu correct leader ledu anna, telangana ki.....okkadu chalu anna...correct vaadu.....desam mottam oka state chesina......nuvvu cheppina vanni jarugutayi....ippudunna waste fellows maatladatam kooda raadu anna......neeku unna bhasha parichayam kooda undadu anna okkadiki kooda......inkekkadiki kadulutundi anna bandi.....
-Phani.
Phani..
ReplyDeletethere you are.. ninnati varaku nenu separate state solution kaadu anukune vanni. 50 smavtsaraluga cheyyani abhivrudhini inkeppudu chestharu. rajakeeyamga edgadaaniki mathrame Telangana tappa.. ikkadi janaala badhaleppudu pattavu. anduke kaneesam pratyeka rashtram to naina mana kashtalu theerutayani naa akanksha. Oka strong Leader vunte saripothundi.. but prasthutam vunndi. raajakeeya nayakulu.. not Leaders. yeppudaithe nayakatvanni raajakeeyam kalushitam chesindo.. appude abhivrudhi kuntupadindi. Anduke eesari politicians ni kaadani vidhyardhulu udyamanni nadipisthunnaru.
- Hari
Also..
ReplyDeletekalisi vundadaaniki nenu vyathirekam kaadu. kaani kalisundadam valla mosapothunname thappa origindi emi ledu. alantappudu kalisundi mana resources ni valla ki ivvadam enduku?? kalisi vundalanukunevallu.. manalni enduku abhivrudhi cheyyatam ledu?? vidipovadaaniki nenu inni kaaranalu cheppanu..kalisundadaniki vallu cheppa reasons enti? Telangana eppudu dochukoledu. evarini mosaginchaledu. inspite of the resources todays's development is worse than in 50 years back. see the stats on cultivated land. do we deserve this?
- Hari
Excellent blog, very good elobration on Facts.Only solution is Telangana now.
ReplyDelete- Nag
Very good blogging information.. here are some other known points
ReplyDeleteWhenever the topic of Telangana is raised, many of us blindly support Andhra or Telangana based on where we come from. Not sure how many really think of why the demand for separate state has been there for such a long time. The 2 major reasons why the demand has been pending for so many years is WATER AND HYDERBAD. People around the state have earned and invested in and around Hyderabad so there is a concerns about the safety of the investment if the state is separated while both the major rivers in our state flow mostly through Telangana. Below are some facts that are few reasons for the demand. Sentiments can be foolish but not facts.
a. There are 10 districts in Telangana, 9 in Andhra and 4 in Rayalaseema. Out of these 7 districts in Telangana, 3 in Andhra and 1 in Rayalaseema are considered severely backward districts which means 70% of districts in Telangana are backward while in Andhra it is 35% and in Rayalaseema it is 25%. Apart from these there are some areas in all parts of the state which are also backward.
b. 45% of the state income comes from Telangana region. When it comes to utilization of funds, the share of Telangana is only 28%.
c. Normally canals are dug to supply water to the crops from rivers for cultivation. The amount of land cultivated through canals in just Guntur district is more than the land cultivated with canals in entire Telangana region.
d. Nagarjuna sagar dam is built in Nalgonda district which is in Telangana but majority of the water from the dam is used for Krishna and Guntur district. The original dam was supposed to be build much ahead of its present location but the location was changed so that it falls in the Telangana region. Due to the construction of the dam several hectares of Lime stone mines vanished as part of the dam back waters. Everyone know that lime stone is used for producing cement. Even the natural resources were not allowed to remain.
e. Fluorinated water problem is only in Nalgonda district which has not been resolved since decades.
ReplyDeletef. Two major rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra enter the state of AP in the district of Mahaboobnagar(the biggest district in Telangana) but the district always remains the worst draught hit areas along with Anantapur because there is no project and process with which the water can be utilized. The plans for utilization has been pending for decades.
g. RDS (Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme) is build in Mahaboobnagar to provide water to 85000 hectares of land in the district. The leaders of Rayalaseems blasted the gates of RDS and water is supplied to KC (Kurnool-Cudapah) canal while only remaining water, if any, is supplied to the lands in Mahaboobnagar.
h. 3 TMC of water from Gandipet is sufficient to supply drinking water to our city. Every year 1700 TMC of water is wasted and is flown into Bay of Bengal from river Godavari. Starting from Nizambad to Bay of Bengal there is no project allowed to build on Godavari. If it is built leaders in Godavari districts fear that the fertile lands in the area may fall short of water. If the Godavari water is utilized properly, there will be no scarcity for food grains in our state.
i. In Telangana regions, only few areas cultivate one crop a year and very rarely two crops a year while most of the land doesn’t even cultivate single crop. In both the Godavari districts, Krishna and Guntur district, two crops a year is common and there are times where even 3 crops a year are cultivated. The only reason is WATER.
j. Government issue G.O.’s for implicating its decisions. G.O number 610 is the longest non implicated G.O in the history of AP. The G.O was issued in 1986 by late NTR who was then the CM of AP, which is not yet implicated. The G.O speaks about the share of Telangana employees in Government jobs in Telangana region.
k. 33% of the population in Mahaboobnagar district have left the district for livelihood to different parts of the state due to draught and majority of them are working as daily labour. No other district has so many people who fled the home place due to lack of livelihood and working as daily labour.
l. There are 25 plus government degree colleges in Krishna, Kadapa and Guntur district while there is not even a single government degree college in Ranga Reddy district.
m. Dairy development corporation of AP purchases milk from farmers across the state for distribution. For the same milk, in Andhra, the government pay Rs. 24 to the farmers and in Telangana they pay Rs. 22 per litre. Partiality is shown even in milk J
n. In between 2005-2008 government sold lands worth Rs. 20000 crores in and around Hyderabad which was utilized to build projects in Rayalaseema and Andhra.
o. Not even a single project was completed in Telangana in the last 5 years while several projects were completed in Andhra and Rayalaseema.
Not just Telangana but areas of Northern Andhra, Prakasham and parts of Rayalaseema are still backward. The state needs to progress as a unit. People are suffering across the state and they need a solution.
Nobody wants a split in the state but when the people of one region are constantly humiliated and denied of what they should be getting, such demands keep coming. Let us show maturity in understanding social problems keeping aside the sentiments.
Hi friends,
ReplyDeleteFirstly, appreciate Hari anna to spend his time and trying to make others understand the reason for Jai telangana slogan.
Telangana vaadi ga undadam valla ma ithara pranthala mitrula nundi konni sandhehalu vinabaduthunnayi. Vaariki nenu vignyapti chesedi okkate idi ma pranthanni baguparchukovalaney chinna aasha thappa vere pranthalani dochukovalano, saashvitanga dooram chesukovalano uddeshyam tho kadu.
Personal relations oka pakkana, regional opinions maropakkanaga bavinchali ani manavi.
Ee roju evaraina ekkadikaina velli brathakavachu, annathamatrana India ala ummadi ga ledu, veru veru pranthala abivrudhi, avakashala, venakabatuthanam drushtya konni rastraluga vibajincharu. Ade rajakeeya prakriyanu maku varthinchela choodamani chese poratamey Jai Telangana.
Hi Anna ,
ReplyDeleteYou are perfectly right ...I really dont understand the samaikya andhra ...its been a while where telangana has been a creeping rope to prosperity and success for the other regional leaders ...
Telangana MPS and MLA's should not let this down ...for what is today our right time to get what we deserve...
and Hyderabad should not be accepted as common capital ...reason being ...Hyderabad is expanding city ...it already engulfed Ranga reddy and some parts of medak ....so infuture if its common capital then as Hyd expands districts of telangana will wipe out of the map ...
thanks
bharat
chaala kastapadi chalaa samacharamu too rasina meeku krutgnatalu.meerantaa andistunna spoorti to telangaana prajalu,praja pratinidhu kalisi kattuga telangaana raashtram sidhinche daaka poraatam cheddam. veeragoniss
ReplyDeletePhani
ReplyDeleteI fully agree with you, kani democratic country lo cheppinantha easy kadu. Nuvvu cheppinatte Telangana prajalu water, employement, education kosam chala sarlu udyamalu chesaru, ippatiki em saadinchaledu. Anni vidhaluga vodipoyi alisipoyyakey separate avvalanna korika prajalloki vellindi. Ee roju idi ye party ko chandinadi kadu, anni vargalu korkunedi kooda idey.
Mana praja prathinidulu matram ilanti issues assembly lo theeyaru anukuntunnava, thama uniki kaapukovadaniko leka sadudesham tho theesina vinipinchukune vallu lekaney manaki ee dusthithi erpaduthundi.
Also oka particular issue meeda intha pedda udyamam puttadu. Ippudu samaikyandhra ani palukuthunnavallu inni rojulu sodara bhavam enduku choopinchaledu. Evadanna ithara prantha politician okka sandarbham lo naina govt ni niladeesada. Telangana prajalaki istam lekunna, ummadi rastram prathipadana petti, Yerpatu ainappudu, oppukunnadi enti ippudu manam chesedi enti ani athma vimarsha chesukunnara?
Telangana Employment, water levels, education system gurinchi ye okkadu maatladadu, maatladina vallani sabalo helana chestharu. Andharu sodarlamu ani cheppukune vallu, Telangana baasa ni entha gauravistharo direct ga nuvvu choose untavu. Ippudu film industry kooda daani vadukuni commercial chesthundi.
Ye manakantu oka baasa sanksruthi undakoodada, brothers ani cheppukunevallu gauravinchakoodada.
hi hari,
ReplyDeletewhat u mentioned are absolutely true. its really good blog....
Telangana or Telingana or Telengana (Telugu: తెలంగాణ) is a region and proposed new state currently part of Andhra Pradesh in India. The name means "land of Telugus". It corresponds to the Telugu speaking part of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. The region lies on the Deccan plateau to the west of the Eastern Ghats range, and includes the northwestern interior districts of Warangal, Adilabad, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Medak, and the state capital, Hyderabad. The Krishna and Godavari rivers flow through the region from west to east.
ReplyDeleteRef: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telangana
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/India_States_Reorganisation_Commission_Report_Telangana_Andhra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen%27s_agreement_of_Andhra_Pradesh_%281956%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Presidency
Video Ref:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHAKcn9VF4Y&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxEextW8ZiI&feature=related
ReplyDeleteDevelopment cheyyalaedhu antaru, kaani what about Naxals the biggest obstacle to development ? The governament took big efforts to clean up Naxal areas in the last 10 years. That is the reason they could start Pranahita-chevella project. In fact most of the money has been spent on Hyderabad. Which place did they really develop other than hyderabad ?
ReplyDeleteChota,
ReplyDeleteNaxalite movement was started in 1967. Today, it is prominent in all under developed regions across India. Development and socio-economic status of the people are the roots of naxalism. until late '70s, the influence of the moment in Andhra Pradesh was minimal. The movement took serious turns only after 1980. Locals in telangana joined the moment to fight for their development. It is unquestionable fact that the regional imbalances in the state of AP is the prominent reasons for naxalism in telangana. We wouldn't be seeing naxalism in state if the development had been even across regions.
To answer your question, Telangana will address the issue by improving the living standards of the region and spread the development, even to people living in remote villages. When there is development where is the question of “fight for development”?.
Naxalism is one more lame excuse to ignore the region. Pranahita is not the only deserted project in Telangana. There are about 10+ projects which are still on papers. Even though locals are fighting for them, why have'nt they been started yet? For most of the agitations that happen for these projects support comes from naxalites. Maoists want Telangana to be developed.
As I mentioned in blog, Hyderabad is fifth largest city even before formation of Andhra State. There is no doubt that more development has happened in the city. But the money that is spent here is for state's capitol not for the region. Telangana means 10 districts,but not one city alone. Pizza Hut, Multiplexes and Microsoft offices are part of a business not development.
Hari,
ReplyDeleteI do not think you answered my question on what places other than Hyderabad did they develop ? All heavy industries where governament jobs were set up in Hyderabad. Today those governament jobs are complimented by private sector jobs in IT and construction industry which is also in Hyderabad. As most of the lands around Hyderabad were converted to real estate I know of several farmers who got rich over night. The truth is that all the people living in the rural areas across the state have their own story to tell. I I am from Hyderabad, I have relatives in villages in Krishna district who have the same plight with water to drink or cultivate. People living in cities are not aware of these issues.
This victimization has been done through out the state. Where is all the money going ? No wonder Indians have 1.4Trillion dollars in swiss accounts.
CPI is the original source of Naxalism started the revolt and continued their presence ever since. Yes, they did turn to more violent means around the time frame you mentioned.
Inspite of all this if we believe that a separate state helps the cause I am for it. If as separate state is handed over to KCR, we will have another Madhu Koda in the making. I am for a separate state if the agitating students take turn to run the governament. Jarkhand was fighting for a separate state all along, see the situation now ?
The reason for staying together is that we speak the same language. There are so many dialects of this beautiful language which can evolve into a single dialect if we stay together. This is the greatest gift we can give to future generations all over the world.
Developement, is already on its way as the Naxals have been driven out of most of the areas. We should write a law (unlike a verbal agreement done before) that the CM should be from this regisn for the next 20 years or else we split into 2 regions the very next day.
All the imbalances have been created by all the guys in power, most common people are not even aware of these and that is why they want to live together.
Also, I would like to ask how is it ensured that North Telengana districts will be developed the same as the South Telengana districts ? Would you ask for another split then ?
ReplyDeleteChota,
ReplyDeleteDevelopment has happened in the places where a farmer can do two crops a year, where a farmer can give food to his family, where a landless can earn his daily wage without being a slave, where one can send his kids to school, where one has a debts free farming.Now, if the development hasn’t happened in other regions, how many people have been dying for their inability to cultivate lands? How many people are leading a slave life in a country like Dubai? How many people sell their animals to slaughter houses because they can't feed them? Even though there were no rains, how come the other side is able to do one crop a year? I call it development. I call it sustainability to natural disasters. I agree that there are some people from Andhra region too living in hunger. But worse is here.
BHEL, HAL, DRDO.. Are these the heavy industries in HYD that you referring to?? Those are central govt. industries. And the jobs are filled based on qualification and reservations. Not on regional basis. We are not after them. We are not fighting for private owned IT jobs. But we are struggling for jobs those are outside HYD and within in the region. For state owned Administration jobs, law enforcement jobs, teaching jobs, village administration jobs. Why is VDO position in Mahaboob Nagar filled by a Krishna resident?? Why is a constable from Vizag on job in Nizamabad? Why is a SGT teacher from Guntur teaching in Karimnagar public school?? And why is an ITI Technician from EGodavari working for a factory (Owned by Andhra business man) in Nalgonda?? When the qualified resources are available locally, why are no locals ending up in local jobs? We are not against “co-Telugodu” finding a job in this region. All we request is, give priority to locals. That is what 610 G.O. about and was issued 15 years back. Why isn’t it implemented yet, though no politician affected by this regulation??
No doubt that “FEW” formers got rich overnight just by selling piece of their land. But is the entire Telangana in the periphery of HYD? If that stops suicides, we can simply sell the land all over Telangana and make lively hood. One square foot around Hyderabad costs more than a lakh. You will not get that money even if you sell 10 Acres in Adilabad. though you sell it, till how long would this money last? If everybody sells their land, who would do the farming?
As I mentioned before, there is NO apprehension on HYD’s development in recent past. But this is a state capital’s development. Not whole region. This is a business development that is leading to revenue generation. Hyderbad is 1/10th with respect to entire Telangana population. If you say these 10% people eating pizza, surfing net, watching movies, riding bike, drawing salary every month, and flying on vacation every three months, does it mean entire region is developed?
I am proud that my tongue utters words from one of the beautifully spoken languages of the world. Though the language spoken by the entire state is same, our telugu is highly influenced by Urdu. And this lead to new dialect called “Telangaana mandalikam”. And now our dialect is source of fun. Today’s movies are openly making fun of the dialect. I am sure that this is not united by language. Why doesnt anybody think of condemning these, at least. If language alone can keep us together why aren’t we indifferent to our dialects??
ReplyDeleteI do not think that “CM from Telangana” would solve the problem. If it does, why is Congress MPs and MLA’s going against CM Rosayya today? why is NC Naidu’s TDP divided on the issue? Why is Chiranjeevi taking samaikyandhra stand today? The single reason is region lobbying. Same is true in disbursing funds. Though many development programs were designed for Telangana, Nothing has started due to budget lobbying. In the game of majority and minority numbers, Telangana representatives are always outnumbered.
Why does everybody think that KCR would be the new telangana CM? Telangana movement was born even before KCR took T-stand for political benefits. In fact most of the people don’t accept him as a leader. If you observe the recent elections, his party barely won 10 MLA seats in contested 40. If he is the future CM why is he rejected?? Because everybody wants Telangana but not KCR. People voted TDP trusting Babu’s political stunts. People voted YSR by trusting Pranabh’s committee. Every body in Telangana voted against KCR and in favor to Telangana. Politics apart, if the students who are on streets for samaikyam today, can make sure that Telangana will no longer treated unequally, I drop my campaign here and fight for “United we survive”.
Corruption is one big issue for which solution is a distant dream. When 50 year old United Andhra cannot guarantee corruption less governance, how can baby Telangana do? Whether we stay united or not corruption is inevitable. It is true that the separation may lead to growth stagnation, but it is temporary. I am confident that every Telanganite will keep the determination running until the state stands on its own.
Lastly, Separate state is an alternate but NOT the actual solution. When no proposed solution is brought to action, people inclined to alternate. Everybody agrees the region’s backwardness but no one comes forward to fix it. Even if some do, they are dominated by the “Number”. If we have a separate state, we can allocate the administration to region. Concentrate on the problems of the region. Dedicate the resources in fixing them. And mainly, avoid lobbying to get things done. When the size is smaller and easy to administer, I suspect if there is room for further more inequalities.
Finally, separation is in administration, but not in geological regions. Division in resources is for rightful share but not to snatch other’s share. Separate state is for filling basic needs of the region but not to take away the livelihood of others. And the brotherhood will not perish just because we have our own administration. Instead of staying together and fight every day, let’s separate amicably and stay brothers forever.
Hari,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that we are having a very good discussion here. On the local jobs there are probably decent number of cases that fall under your classification.
I have my own story to tell. My uncle started a factory in Hyd. For the past 30 years all the jobs were held by locals and over of the years several of them have been helped to go start some thing of their own.
I agree that jobs have to be given locally unless they cannot find qualified people. Also, we should be careful about what we wish. If countries like US start implementing these type of rules many Indians will not find any opportunities abroad. The problem is people like me were not even aware of this GO until a few months ago. Why did not politicians stage a protest rally every month to create awareness among people ?
Regarding movies... After Chenna Reddy brought the movie industry to Hyderabad from Chennai we see a lot of Hyderabadi in the movies, and I love it. Who is making fun of the local dialect ? There is a difference in dialect between and within Rayalaseema, coastal districts. My brother in law is from Guntur and I make a lot of fun about his accent and he takes it in the right spirit. This dialect issue will only be solved by living together. I know several of my friends from Hyd work in Vizag steel plant. This exchange of people is what we will miss if we are separated.
It takes lot of effort to remove inequalities in Indian societies due different religions and castes even if the language is the same. The guys in power will try to favor their own sect.
Finally I agree that lot of blatant mistakes were committed. I honestly believe a sincere attempt from the heart was never made to stay together and that is what bothers me. Every time there is an issue we talk about separation than a solution.
I think the ideal solution is that we should inform the facts to all the agitating students (Telangana and Samaikya) and ask them to work together to remove inequalities. My solution is to set specific targets for development under a unified state let them be executed by a CM from the region with the help of all the passionate students. This way development will be achieved faster with big budgets and honest people.
Until that happens I will hope for the best.
Chota,
ReplyDeletei am too glad for such healthy and productive discussion. You are perfectly right that all the people, students and politicians at both sides should sit together to identify the issues and work towards a solution for common good. Telangana people are waiting for that day to come. As I said, This separation is NOT a SOLUTION but an ALTERNATIVE. And this alternative is by FORCE NOT by CHOICE. All I am trying to do is to educate both sides. Naturally, i am inclined to Telangana, because i am from the region and i experienced everything i mentioned here personally.
Once again i thank you for putting your intelligent thoughts here. Please watch for my next post that is on the same lines that we discussed here.
- Hari
Chota,
ReplyDeleteOn jobs in US: US is already implementing 610 GO kind of rule here. Unless you cant find a qualified person, you should not fill the jobs with a non local. Even then majority of the jobs filled by immigrants. because of business that US does and number of jobs that are available here. Except in the situations like dotcom bubble and housing crisis, Every eligible person has a job irrespective of immigration status. The history of US is entirely of Immigrants. Today's citizens are yesterday's immigrants. The only locals of America are Red Indians (Native Americans) who are now filthy rich by owning casino's across the country. I do not think that the situation in US can be compared with our problems. If you do, compare with Native Americans. Apples to Apples.
- Hari
Hari,
ReplyDeleteIf we were to compare with native americans the discussion would lead to nothing but sorrow. Lot of them were ruthlessly butchered and driven away. Majority of them were killed and what we see today are a few traces of native americans. They were never really encouraged into mainstream education. We see the select few who own casinos, but only they know what horror their ancestors had to go through.
There were so many schools and Universities set up in the region over the last 50 years to empower people more than in any other place in the state. Isn't Kakatiya university the hot bed for the movement set up during this time.
There was so much done for the region during the last 50+ years but no credit is done what has been done. Please explain why that is the case ?
I do feel sad about one thing, every telugu speaking guy should be a local for the entire state. We are creating barriers for ourselves saying that we are local to one region. Jobs have to be created, local or otherwise. I would prefer jobs to be created and movement of people encouraged across the state, so that we build a very strong state.
Let us keep this disucssion going.
Chota,
ReplyDeletehappy to see healthy & intelligent discussion over here. As hari said, telangana demand is by FORCE and not by CHOICE. Even after this great turmoil, shameless govt released GO 1845 repeating the impartial behaviour to this region.
Out of 130 Crores alloted to AP, meagre 8.5 Crores allotted for 10 districts of Telangana, remaining 120 Crores proposed for Andhra & Rayalseema.
Inspite of heavy floods which damaged Mahaboobnagar district, this stupid govt or the leaders behind this proposal behaved blindfolded again. How can we hope for justice. How can we fight for each and everything.
Chota,
ReplyDeleteEducation.. One thing that i missed to mention here. Here are the stats. Andhra got 3, Seema got 7, Hyderabad got 10 universities and Telangana got Only 1 . JNTU and Osmania in HYD meant for Telangana.. But students from all regions are almost equal. And rest of the universities from Hyd either for entire state or national wide institutes. The One university that is serving core Telangana is Kakatiya. Yes, and is bed for current movement. More than the students, professors are active on this issue. Not to forget, KU students are from nook and corners of Telangana. It is healthy sign that revolutions coming from classrooms but not assembly halls. KU is all the thinking side of the region. Osmania, the next major university in terms local students. That is why revolution in Osmania too strong. if you count the other 9 universities in HYD, again.. those are set up in the capitol of the state not in Telangana. Back to square one.
Explain me the "Much Done" for the region. if am not accounting for it, that is a big flaw in my reasoning. Please share those details.
You are absolutely correct that telugodu should be local to entire state not to any reason. Then why are we seeing barriers today? is it happening recently?. This has been prevailing since the state formation. Telangana had to fight for its fair share. The fight is still on. Again, Back to the beginning. If the inequalities were addressed in budding stage, we wouldn't be seeing barriers now. who ever to blame, they failed to see the unfair treatment.
is a man with crippled leg and 6 pack body strong?? why is Mahaboob Nagar is only drought hit district in state? Why is always Telangana suffers from drought and Andhra with floods?? Why aren't those issues been addressed? if the entrire state is a human body, Telangana is a broken limb and Hyderabad is fully grwon head. does the "Healthy Head" mean entire body is strong? can the "Filled Belly" ignore the broken limb and crippled leg?
- Hari
What about the Telengana university in Nizambad and Satavahana university in Karim Nagar ? Why are we not counting all the universities in Hyderabad, they could have been set up anywhere other than the capital also. Other than the central universities all the other universities should be for local students. Also, if students from all over the state can come to Osmania, they why cant students from all over the state go to SK and Andhra University ? Also there were new universities announced 3 years ago for Nalgonda, Karim Nagar and Adilabad.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the government generated lot of revenues through hyderabad and if we do not count the development and progress of city why should we count the revenues ?
Coastal areas are always subjected to floods because they are the last piece of land before the water makes to the ocean. Also, Nagarjuna Sagar the only Dam ever built for irrigation irrigates Nalgonda, Khammam, Guntur and Prakasam besides providing drinking water for hyderabad.
The problem in India is that every place is densely populated, and building a dam requires relocating lakhs of people which many people do not like. Every time a dam is ready to be built there is more opposition than support for it.
Inequalities are there every where. In the US, some of the southern states get more funds than what they pay in taxes. All these states still work together.
In the case of AP that will not be the case. I would like to repeat one more time, that right from the beginning we looked to separate rather than work together. If today's generation would have been there right from the beginning, the story could have very well been different.
Also, I talked to some people from the coastal districts and they have their own stories to tell on how the government did not help. All this proves one theory that the money was eaten away by the politicians and the middle men leaving common people in every place with nothing.
Best Regards
Everytime when we raise our voices for the solutions about the telangana issues (as Hari quoted) in assembly or anywhere, the majority of 165 will win and rest 119 will become minority. As you have seen after the Historical announcement how party across the lines they are against it. Shame on the political leaders like Chandrababu, Chiranjeevi and Jagan. KCR atleast declared since day one that his party is only for Telangana, but Chandrababu, Chiranjeevi, Narayana, Ragavulu all said they are not against Separate Telangana during elections and what about now?Even Central Ministers are surprised by the double standard A.P. What you will expect from these people that they will work for the solutions of Telangana problems under Samkya Andhra.?
ReplyDeleteI will not agree that the smaller separate has failures, history shows that Haryana (Nov1966), Himachal Pradesh (Jan1971), Uttaranchal (Nov 2000) are success and don not forget that they speak common language Hindi . Jharkand and Chattisgarh has there own problems we are not discussing here.
As you quoted (separate state is handed over to KCR)Telangana state will not be handed over to KCR to run(There is constitution process to elect CM), if at all he has elected and he won’t do like Madhu Kodi. Telangana represented 5 Chief Ministers (3600 days out of total 19000) out which only J. Vengal Rao completed his 5 years and all the other 4 CM never completed there full term. The tragedy is even our former PM Late P.V Narsimha Rao (father of liberization of Indian economy) did not completed his 5 year term, who has completed 5 years as PM. Telangana people are capable of leading Telangana state to Success and it will be the role model to the nation in development.
Dear Vijender,
ReplyDeleteThis is not a question of capability of Telengana people. There are lot smart and sharp minds in every field. It is already proven that we can lead the whole nation not only one region. P.V.Narsimha Rao was elected from Nandyal, even the opposition party did not put a candidate in order to ensure that a Telugu bidda became a Prime Minister. What happened to our differences then ?
All I am saying is that with the movement this is the first time a common man came to know of so much inequality, should we not give every one one chance to prove their sincerity in helping to develop the region. By separating we will build barriers among ourselves for ever and that is what I am sad about.
We never talked about separating revenues and creating specific jobs, but out of the 53 years of our existence we talked about separation for 40+ years. Why did not people from this region migrate to the other places in the state. Why is it that only people from the other regions came here ? If we show sincere intent to stay together all these inequalities could be resolved. All I am saying is that we are coming to a decision which will forever change the history of Telugu speaking folks.
Best Regards.
Chota,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to answer your questions to clear with my known facts. I used to blame Naxalites for telangana region backwardness when I was in college as I was not aware of facts at that time.
Naxalites responsible for the backwardness of Telangana has become some sort of a political slogan of the ruling classes especially Andhra leaders. Therefore, it needs to be examined dispassionately. While doing so one need not agree with the philosophy of Naxalites and certainly need not endorse their acts of violence. The issue on hand is different. If the argument of the government is based on facts it should be substantiated with empirical evidence. How does one explain the following facts? - Mahabub Nagar district is less affected by the Naxalite Movement as compared to the North Telangana districts. Then how is it that Mahabub Nagar is more backward than all the 7 districts of North Telangana? It is not only the most backward district in the region and the state but is also one of the backward districts in the entire country. Kothagudem Thermal Plant and Ramagundam Thermal Plant are in the areas where the Naxalites have been very active for the last three and a half decades. How is it that various stages of development of Kothagudem Thermal Plant are being completed ahead of the schedule? How is it that Ramagundam Thermal Plant is getting awards year after year for its good performance? - The entire coal belt is in Naxal-effected areas of the Telangana region. The coal produced here is transported on a large scale to other regions without any hindrance. Have the Naxalites stopped this activity any time? - Even a private sector industry, the AP Rayons, is functioning well in the midst of Warangal forests - the nerve centre of Naxalite activity. How is it functioning if Naxals are a hindrance? - Visakhapatnam district also is an important centre for Naxals. How is it that Vizag has emerged as a major industrial town not only in the state but also in the entire country? - Besides not starting any new industries in the region, several industries established by the much-maligned Nizam are being closed one after the other. Examples: Azamjahi Mills, Sir Silk Factory, Anthargaon Spinning Mills, Republic Forge and DBR Mills. The Alwyn factory has already been sold. The Nizam’s sugar factory is also put on auction. Are the Naxalites responsible for the closure of all these industries? - The Telangana Movement of 1968-69 was a massive revolt of the people against the exploitation of the region. Where were the Naxalites then? It should be realized that the growth and spread of Naxalite Movement in Telangana is a consequence of backwardness of the region and not a cause for its backwardness. But the powers that be are trying to reverse the causal relationship. The people of the region have a feeling, and justifiably so, that the ruling sections will see to it that the issues emanating from the Naxalite Movement are never attended to with the seriousness and earnestness they deserve. They have a vested interest in doing so. They can use it as a pretext to further neglect the region in the realm of development.
I think you are not an ignorant now on this subject.
Jai Telangana!
Chota,
ReplyDeleteFor the past 40 years we are fighting for the separate state than how come these 8 Rayalaseema CM’s and 7 Andhra CM’s…. did they tried to bring down regional in balances? If they have the sincerity towards the development of the Telangna issues than this situation would not be arised.
I don’t know whom you are expecting to initiate the development of the Telangana region. Common man of Andhra Pradesh (as he can only vote), or CM Rosaiah, Chandrababu, Chiranjeevi, Narayana, Ragavulu and Rajagopal donot they know the inequality towards Telangana.
At this volatile situation how come Government issued a GO 1845 dated December 11, 2009, allotting Rs 130.40 crore for construction of 118 roads and bridges across the state, under the RIDF scheme of Nabard. The allotment to Telangana is merely 9 crores while 121 crores are to be spent on Andhra and Rayalaseema.
Do you expect infuture who are the sincere people putting there effort to fulfill the regional in balances after having all these andolans from different regions.
Chota,
ReplyDeleteTelangana and Satavahana.. are those universiteis?? FYI.. they dont even have Pakka buildings, no staff no resources and UGC grants are still pending. corner stones doesn't mean it is a full size university. And the college going students are dropping year by year in search of work to support their families.
When it comes to development you claim it is Telangana's development but when it comes to resource sharing and jobs, HYD becomes a FREE ZONE and entire state has a share in it.
if all the HYD's development is only for Telangana, Why is HYD a FREE ZONE today? why not 6th zone? why isn't people buying this logic? Again and Again. HYD is not entire Telangana. HYD's development is for the capitol not to the region and 3.8 core people live outside the capitol need food.
Yes.. people dont like loosing their land for Dams. But government either buys it or re assigns some where else. For many projects land has ALREADY been gathered. some of them started and pending since years. how could Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam stood up without public cooperation?
You are missing the dynamics of the movement here. Movement for separate state was first started in 1969. Indira Gandhi countered it with six point planning. since then Telangana is fighting for its fare share but not separate state. Past 30 years went in struggling for promised share. Why does staying together fails even to acknowledge the problems from the region? Since last 4 years, separate state movement is in foreground again.
Again, There is no denial that people have troubles in coastal Andhra. But here people are dying from hunger.do you see the number?? 5000 in last 4 years. How many people have committed suicides from other parts of the state???
The fight here is for food, water, jobs and at least one crop a year. i am still wondering why isnt "telugu speaking people staying together" showing a stopping to suicides !!!
- Hari
Discrimination in employment opportunities to telangana region..
ReplyDeleteHere are some known statistics.
There are about 15 lakh jobs in the government and government-funded offices and establishments. Based on the size of population at least 40% of these job, i.e. 6 lakhs, should have gone to the job seekers from Telangana. But the total number of jobs now occupied by them is less than 3 lakhs. - There are more than 5,000 employees in the state’s secretariat. Out of them not even 10% belong to the Telangana region. - There are more than 130 posts of heads of departments. Out of them only 7 or 8 are held by the officers belonging to the Telangana region. - There are 23 district collectors. One rarely finds an officer from the Telangana cadres holding that position. - The state government issued orders - the much publicized G.O. 610 - as back as in the year 1985 to remove all the non-locals appointed in the vacancies meant for the youth of Telangana and to appoint only Telangana locals against all resultant vacancies. Besides not implementing these orders further recruitment of non-locals in the Telangana region is going on.
HYDERABAD is heart and soul of TELANGANA State !!
ReplyDeleteAn impression is sought to be created that the development of twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad took place after they became the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is a travesty of truth. The fact is that the plight of erstwhile Andhra state in locating its capital could be mitigated only because of the formation of Andhra Pradesh and giving to it, on a silver platter, an already well developed capital of erstwhile Hyderabad state. The States Reorganization Commission also was very clear on this issue. Listing out the arguments put forth by the votaries of Vishalandhra the Commission observed “This will also solve the difficult and vexing problem of finding a permanent capital for Andhra, for the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad are very well suited to be the capital of Vishalandhra”. (SRC Report: para 371) The development that has taken place in and around the capital city, after the formation of Andhra Pradesh, is natural and is comparable to the development that has taken place in other major cities of the country. It is to be realized that at the time of formation of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad was the fifth largest city in the country and even now it continues to be in the same position. On the other hand, the growth of Visakhapatnam has been faster than the growth of Hyderabad and Secunderabad cities. People who maintain that the development of Hyderabad and Secunderabad took place because it is a part of Andhra Pradesh seem to believe that the development of Visakhapatnam took place inspite of it being a part of Andhra Pradesh. Whatever be the development that has taken place, the real question is as to who are its beneficiaries? - The imposition of Six Point Formula has deprived the people of Telengana, among other things, of their legitimate rights on the facilities developed in the capital city by their forefathers over a period of four hundred years. - The facilities available in the capital city are now more accessible to the people migrating from Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions and more inaccessible to the people of Telangana. In this process non-locals have become locals and the locals have become nonlocals. - The development taking place in and around the capital city cannot be an indicator of development of Telangana region as mostly the settlers and migrants from the other regions of the state reap its fruits. - Construction of flyovers, widening of roads, development of Hi-Tech cities etc., will not address the serious problems confronting the people in the other nine districts of Telangana. Cholera deaths in Adilabad, spread of malaria in the tribal belt, suicides by farmers in Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam, suicides by weavers in Karimnagar, eternal famine conditions in Mahabubnagar, flurosis in Nalgonda, fall of ayacut under Nizamsagar, pollution in Ranga Reddy and Medak and so on need to be attended to on a priority basis. But they never get the attention they deserve. - The film industry that has flourished in the capital city because of innumerable concessions given to it in terms of allocation of land, water, electricity etc., depriving the common man of Telangana of these facilities, is solely controlled by the Andhra migrants.
Identity Crisis
ReplyDeleteThe identity of Telangana - its history, culture, language, polity etc.- is fast getting eroded because of the Andhra onslaughts. Examples: erecting at important places the statues of only Andhra leaders like N.T. Rama Rao, Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, Damodaram Sanjeevaiah, Puchalapalli Sundaraiah including those who never had anything to do with Hyderabad or Telangana, or even Andhra Pradesh for that matter, like Tanguturi Prakasam, Potti Sri Ramulu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Tripuraneni Ramaswamy Chowdary, Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu etc; re-christening places and institutions as Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar, Vengal Rao Nagar, Potti Sri Ramulu Nagar, Sanjeevaiah Park, Brahmananda Reddy Park, Sundaraiah Park, NTR stadium NTR. Ghat, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Sagar, Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Kaleshwar Rao Bhavan; naming structures after Balayogi, Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy and so on. The ruling classes totally ignore the Telangana stalwarts like K. V. Ranga Reddy, Dasarathi Krishnamacharya, Vattikota Alwar Swamy, Komuram Bhim, Ravi Narayana Reddy, Shoebulla Khan, Baddam Yella Reddy, Arutla Kamala Devi, Kaloji Narayan Rao and a host of others. Even Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, who was primarily responsible for the merger of Telangana with Andhra state, was also forgotten for a long time. The ongoing debate on Telangana seems to have influenced the state government to erect his statue recently in the city - 35 years after his death. But the place chosen for that is not commensurate with the stature of Burgula and his contribution to the state. The near monopoly control enjoyed by the Andhra settlers on real estate transactions and land speculation in and around Hyderabad and Secunderabad has already spread to a radius of nearly 100 kilo meters around the capital city resulting in the displacement of thousands of poor farmers and farm workers of the local areas.
Power Game and Role of Telangana leaders!
ReplyDeleteWhat did the Chief Ministers who belonged to this region do while they were in power? P. V. Narasimha Rao, M. Chenna Reddy and T. Anjaiah did become Chief Ministers of the state. But what was the duration of stewardship of all of them put together? It was hardly 5 years, in the state’s history of 47 years, that too in bits and pieces - to be precise, in four spells and each spell spanning a few months. It should be noted that J. Vengal Rao was a migrant from Coastal area. He never came out of his moorings and he never identified himself with the hopes and aspirations of people of Telangana. Some of his decisions caused immense damage to the region. P. V. Narasimha Rao made a feeble attempt in 1972 to implement the verdict of Supreme Court validating the Mulki Rules. The verdict was in favour of Telangana. But the reaction from the other regions was so instantaneous and so wild that in the process P. V. Narasimha Rao lost his Chief Ministership and the Telangana region lost all its safeguards. Even the verdict of the highest judicial authority of the country was nullified. This can happen to any leader from Telangana in that position. Because, their survival depends upon the support of the area which has a numerical majority in the political setup and has greater money power to influence the political process and administrative machinery. The problem, therefore, lies essentially in the nature of political equations between the developed and backward regions and not necessarily in the persons holding positions of power. The States Reorganization Commission eloquently commented upon this as well. Even if it is assumed that the leaders of a region becoming chief ministers can contribute to the development of that region, then why do the people of Rayalaseema complain of backwardness? This state has been ruled for two decades, and continues to be ruled even now, by the chief ministers hailing from that region. And that too not by ordinary men, but by stalwarts like N. Sanjeeva Reddy (twice), D. Sanjeevaiah, K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy (twice) and N. Chandra Babu Naidu (already twice). They too could not - and would never - go against the dictates of the affluent region for their political survival.
No More experiments !!
ReplyDeleteAll possible alternatives have already been experimented with – The Gentlemen’s Agreement, The All Party Accord, The Eight Point Formula, The Five Point Formula, The Six Point Formula and what not? Were they not experiments to safeguard the interests of Telangana within the integrated state of Andhra Pradesh? Have any of these agreements been implemented? Have any of these solemn pledges been redeemed? Have any of the judicial pronouncements including the verdict of Supreme Court of India been honored? Now what else is left to be further experimented with?
Telangana dialect is always disrespected in Telugu movies with comedians and villains.
ReplyDeleteThe film industry that has flourished in the capital city because of innumerable concessions given to it in terms of allocation of land, water, electricity etc., depriving the common man of Telangana of these facilities, is solely controlled by the Andhra migrants. The film industry monopolized by the Andhras does not allow Telangana talent to flourish and the industry also indulges in a sustained game of making fun of linguistics and cultural variations of this region.if telangana is the land of telugu`s fine, but why do the villains and jokers speak in telangana slang and not the heros in all the films. descrimination of telangana people is very common in private jobs. sneering at them and talking about their incmpetencies is a reflection of colonial practices. the fact remains that telangana was colonized from 1956 on wards and the same should be rectified!! Please read history of telangana and andhra before any body talks about unity. the formation of andhra state, independence to telangana ( Hyderabad state), formation of andhra pradesh state are three different issues one should understand.
What about linguistic unity and cultural identity? Next to Hindi, largest number of people in India speak Telugu. If there can be nine Hindispeaking states with the possibility of some more coming up, what is wrong in having more than one state for Telugus? It may be recalled that the SRC recommended the creation of separate Telangana state in addition to the already existing Andhra state. The SRC, in fact, never wanted language to be the sole criterion for reorganizing Indian states. The most intriguing part of the whole argument of the so-called linguistic unity is that the Telangana dialect is ridiculed with impunity especially by the cine field and mass media. Who controls them is an open secret. Can such things go on without the connivance of ruling classes? Otherwise what hell the agencies expected to censor films and TV serials are doing? In such humiliating conditions what is the significance of linguistic and cultural unity? Has it not become totally meaningless?
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteI agree that there are lot inequalities in the state in terms of development. I already said if good people will be in charge I am for a separate state. Good and bad people are every where and please do not portray one region as bad and the other as good. This is very distressing to hear.
How ever I strongly disagree over the culture. What culture are we trying to protect ? The British influenced culture, Nizam influenced culture. My biggest concern over separation is that the barriers that were built between us by all the rulers will remain for ever. It was high time we created a combination culture of our own. By creating these culture boundaries we are separating our selves for ever and ever. The geograhical boundaries lie only in India, but these mental barriers should not be created between Telugus through out the world. The politicians will never want the cultural divide to dis appear. It is only for people to decide.
I understand that a common man has basic needs to meet and is not worried about these things, but at least the educated ones should understand these things.
I do not think any one is humiliating the Telangana dialect in fact we see more of it being used in movies comapared to 15-20 years ago because the movie industry moved to hyd. Movies donot reflect popular opinion, and are rarely close to reality. Every one knows that. If we were to base our culture on movies on TVs then you could already see that most of it is being replaced by western culture.
I would also like to add there were several farmer suicides in coastal regions during TD rule and also the weavers suicides in rayalaseema.
All we needed to 2 generations of leaders with good conscience and we would have made historic progress. After 50+ years we are back to square 1.
Best Regards
More information is coming out. I think lot of mis information is being spread by KCR to stoke Telangana sentiment. I just got to know that the irrigable land increased by the same about in the Telegana area as compared to the coastal districts.
ReplyDeleteFacts are being distorted to raise regionalism.
hota,
ReplyDeleteIt looks to me that you are the guy settled in telangana from coastal Andhra or the other regions of india or the one from urban region of Telangana who is not really influenced by the culture! Here is quick tour for you!! Check this out.
CULTURE!!
Telangana is situated on the central stretch of the Indian Peninsula, most of it on the high Deccan Plateau between the Aryan North and Dravidian South. The earliest mention of this region is to be found in the Aitareyabrahmana. It figured subsequently in the Ramayana and Mahabharatha and in the Puranas. It became "the region eminently suited for the fusion of the two cultures".
The language of the people was Dravidian, called Telinga. The race and language had a glorious history that spans over 1000 years. The people had distinct style of their own in the fields of literature, music, dance, painting and sculpture. This culture acted as a bridge between the North and South. There were many Buddhist monasteries built in this region, though it belonged to Dravidian family of languages. They have more affinity in customs, traditions and social institutions of marriage and the like with that of Sanskrit.
By nature the Telugus are considered to be emotional people. They combined in themselves the intellectual agnosticism of the Tamils and the mystic quality of the Bengalis, said Sarojini Naidu. The former state of Hyderabad, for instance, presented a polyglot character consisting of the Telugu speaking Muslims constituting an influential minority. After the merger of the two regions in 1956, many people migrated into Telangana from Andhra districts, resulting in new social tensions.
As Myron Weiner puts it, migrations sometimes have de-stabilizing effects, arousing intense conflicts. There is a healthy mixture of Aryan and non-Aryan traditions and customs here. In this region, customs and practices of Dravidian and Sanskrit features are reflected. In marriages essentially the form is Vedic and many local customs found place. Tying of mangalasutra and pouring talambralu are specially Andhra customs. They are seen in the marriage descriptions of Tikkanas Virataparva and in Ranganadharamayana.
The most important thing is cross cousin marriage, which never had the sanction of the law makers (smritikaras). This is purely a Dravidian and local custom which had to be accepted or tolerated. There was a custom of singing auspicious songs during the time of marriages from the period of the Satavahanas. Married women in this region wear rings on their second toe. They used to apply turmeric to the body and to the face before taking bath. They used to wear saris. Men used to wear dhotis. Both men and women adorned themselves with ornaments. Men and women used to tattoo their bodies. This information is found Peddannas Varudhini.
Women used to sweep the front yards in the morning and decorate the ground with powders of different colors. We find the descriptions about the decoration in Nannayas Mahabharata and Kridabhirama. During the period of festivals like Sankranti these front yard decorations became more interesting.
There were a large variety of these decorations. Mango leaves were tied to the porches for any auspicious occasion. Women used to decorate themselves with flowers. Men also used to grow long hair. They used to consume betel leaf, which was called tamboolasevanam.
People here were fond of intoxicant liquors. They used to make their own liquors. They had varied names depending on the quality. A detailed description is found in Simhasanadwatrimsika that the people of Srinadha's period lived a luxurious life. There were facilities for the supply of water to houses and fountains.
ReplyDeleteTheir houses were decorated. There were drawings on the walls of their bedrooms. Women use to wear bangles. There were houses serving food that were called pootakulla illu. Rulers used to visit their paramours. Kreedabhirama and Krishnaraya's Amuktamalyada contain many interesting pieces of information about the social life of the people.
The food of the Andhras needs special mention. Srinadha presents to us the variety of items served. Till Portuguese introduced chilly the people used pepper. They used strong spices to flavor their food. The mango pickle with mustard (aavakaya) is renowned in the entire country.
The entertainment of this region is also varied. There were many kinds of sports and games. These interesting names are known from Gadhasaptasati and Kamasutra of Vastayana. There were literary gatherings, drinking parties and courtesan visits. There were cockfights for entertainment. Young children used to play with ivory dolls. Kings used to go for hunting. Wrestling and boxing were also competitively entertaining. Many of these forms of entertainment are still exist.
Festivals: Festivals are celebrated with much fervor and people used to go to temples on these days to offer special prayers. Festivals are: Ugadi, Guru Purnima , Sri Rama Navami, Hanumajjayanti , Raakhi Pournami, Vinayaka Chaviti , Dusserah , Nagula Chaviti , Krishnashtami,Deepavali,Mukkoti Ekadasi ,Karthika Purnima , Subrahmanya Shashti ,Makara Sankranti and Ratha Saptami
Telanganites not only celebrate the main festivals, but also celebrate certain regional festivals like Bonalu in Hyderabad, Batakamma all over Telangana districts, Yedupayala Jatara in Medak , Sammakka Saralamma in Warangal district.
Other festivals are Nomulu Vrathalu Kedareswara Vratam , Madana Dwadasi Vratam, Vinayaka Vratam, Saraswati Vratam, Varalakshmi Vratam, Krishanshtami Vratam,Ananta Padmanabha Vratam, Margasira Lakshmi Varapu Nomu Katha,Polala Amavasya Vratam , Kumkuma Gowri Nomu,Sraavana Mangalavara Nomu Katha, and Karthika Deepala Nomu
RELIGION: The major religions of the people are Hinduism and Islam, though Buddhism was the dominant religion up to the 6th century. It is the home of Mahayana Buddhism as revealed by the monuments of Nagarjunakonda. Acharaya Nagarjuna presided over the World University at Sri Parvata. Hinduism was revived in the time of the Chalukyas and the Kakatiyas in the 12th century. The Vijayanagar rule saw the glorious days of Hinduism when the famed emperors, Krishnadeva Raya in particular, built new temples and beautified the old ones. Siva, Vishnu, Hanuman and Ganapati have been the popular Hindu Gods. The Vugra Narasimha swami Temple at Yadagirigutta and Thousand Pillar Temple at Warangal are among the oldest shrines in the state attracting people from different parts of the country for hundreds of years.
In terms of influence, Islam occupies the second place. It started spreading from the 14th century onwards. Mosques began to come up in many parts of the region during the Muslim rule. Christianity began to spread from 1701, especially among the socially disabled people. Educational institutions and churches grew in number in the Circars in the 18th and 19 centuries when the East India Company and later the British government encouraged them. Other European countries were also active in building churches and taking care of the weaker sections of the people.
Hindus 88.75 %
Muslims 8.47 %
Christians 3.62 %
There can be many offshoots of the same language. I agree that the Telegana region had more influence from north India and Andhra region had more influence from the remaining south india.
ReplyDeleteMy point is that, we find a common ground and evolve into new traditions of our own. However politicians. I can understand how emotional we are, from the events over the past 2 weeks.
It is clear to me by now, that KCR and TRS agenda is not development, it is to create this divide and have a strong grip on the Telengana people. That is why he brought all these allegations about non-Telengana folks now after the state is divided, because so that can drive all Andhra people from the Telengana region. Doing this he will gain public support to do what ever he wants. No wonder 10 British guys to rule India for 2 centuries.
If this whole thing is about development of the region why he should he talk about building 100 km long 4 lane highways and 2 more airports ? The truth is lot of these guys did not make money during the last 10-15 years of boom. I thought this whole struggle was about progress not trickling down to the common man. The struggle for Telengana is real, the struggle of KCR and Congress is about power and money.
Dividing land is okay, but dividing people is what I will never pardon him. I was planning to work towards the development of the region, but because of this disgraceful agenda I am deeply anguished.
After all this I do not want to be associated with Telugus nor do I want to be associated with Indians. Maby be I will should seek British citizenship and campaign to come back and rule India again.
Best Regards,
Chota,
ReplyDeleteYou are one noble man. After all these years we are looking for guys like you. you have come this far to understand the problems and work for it. As I told you, this separation is forceful and unpleasant alternative.
Let me assert you again, KCR is not the face of Telangana. I urge you to realize the people behind it. People are emotional. No denial. Even Intelligent brains are involved in the movement.
I can see the agony in you to loose a brother. after all, We are siblings. sons of one mother India. Just that we would have a new administration. nothing changes apart from that. we are brothers. and we stay brothers. All that we need is understanding and guiding brother in every step of the way. And i am sure you would be the critic side of this change and pointing out mistakes in making of a state. we need you.
- Hari
Some more statistics on development across the state.
ReplyDeleteData collected by Child Rights and You (CRY) on the most backward regions in the state throws up Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and parts of Visakhapatnam and Prakasam in the Andhra; Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Nizamabad, Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda in Telangana; and all four districts of Rayalaseema.
The vision of the leaders to focus only on Hyderabad has created this situation across the state. Think about it, Rayalaseema is 100% backward inspite of majority of the CMs coming from this area. The rulers ate away most of the money spent some on the city and left a tiny amount for the rural areas.
Instead of blaming each other it would have been better if spent more time thinking about solutions.
Best Regards
Chota,
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the color and taste of your curry here. You want to live either in united Andhra or want to be a citizen of Great Britain to rule India with lucrative business campaign like British people did centuries ago. Ummm....that stinks pretty bad brother...you kicked every Indian with that statement. You are projecting like there will be no development if Telangana gets it's statehood. It's not only with KCR, all parties, smart men of Telangana came to that united stand on this today. No body will let KCR play his own way and he is not stupid the way Andhra owned media projected and assassinated his character. People of Telangana had 1000+ reasons to be separated as their region is been discriminated in legislating, administrating and implementing each and every government policy. They understand that it's very hard in this majority of andhra owned political power game. It's more of 'life and struggle' situation rather saying it as sentiments of the telangana region.
Lessons learned from these past experiments.
1. The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1956 between Andhra and Telangana leaders providing safeguards was not implemented.
2. The safeguards provided under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 and the protections given under section 115(c) of S R Act were not safeguarded both by the A.P State Government and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
3. The High Court and Supreme Court judgements were mostly not implemented when they were in favour of Telangana services.
4. The protections available through Telangana Regional committee ( TRC )with regard to scheduled matters are : Local self government, public health and sanitation, local hospitals dispensaries, primary and secondary education, regulation of admissions to the educational institutions, sale of agricultural lands, cottage and small scale industries, agriculture, co-operative societies, markets and fairs and development and economic planning and all Bills to be presented to the Legislature. By abolishing this institution, Telangana region suffered. Even if it were to be continued, it would not have come in the way of Andhra region in any manner.
5. The All Party Agreement of 1969 reached by representatives of all political parties assuring measures far Telangana region could not be implemented nor any machinery created for the same.
6. The Late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi announced eight point program in Lok Sabha on 11 April 1969 and five Point Plan on November 27 1972.The fate of these measures received the same treatment as the other similar measures.
7. The six-point formula was presented to.Parliament on 20 September 1973, further reducing the protections and safeguards the people of Telangana and mostly benefiting the Andhra interests.
All the agreements, accords, formulas, plans and assurances on the floor of legislature and Lok Sabha could not be honoured and Telangana was forced to remain neglected, exploited and backward. The experiment to remain as one State proved to be a futile exercise and therefore, separation is found to be the best solution.
Jai Telangana! Jai Bharath!!
Dear Kota,
ReplyDeleteLet me clarify one more time that I am not against a separate state if we have good people running it. The current system did not work, so we should definetely try the separation approach.
All I am saying is that dividing geographical boundaries is fine, how ever we should avoid creating divisions among people not only living in the region but all over the world. This is what dis heartened me the most about all the comments over the last few days.
From the bottom of my heart, I would like all Telugu speaking people to stay united, regardless of where they live.
Best Regards
Hi Dud...Huuuuuu...chala chala bagundi.Motham medda Telagana Zihad ayyavu ra.
ReplyDeleteChota,
ReplyDeleteIf you are not against to separate state, please identify yourself and let people identify your inner anguish for the causes of backwardness and development aspects of Telangana with some progressive thoughts. Please don't go for sentiments, they don't work for the growth of one region when lucrative politicians and businessmen of one region constantly ignoring and not letting the other region to develop. Please try to understadn that we(Telangana or Andhra people) are all children of mother India and will continue to do same what we do today even if Telangana gets it's statehood. I can understand your human emotions when it comes to separation of families but this division is not about individual human sentiments. For the better governance of region and future prospects of citizens of India to have balanced growth, it's going to help to develop the region with transparency.
People of Telangana were really discriminated for the last few decades and they are really frustrated to think about their future prospects.
I will appreciate to answer further to your posts if you can come up with your thoughts in your aspect of development for my posts or hari's rather talking about sentiments.
Dud Ravi,
You look to me very very funny man..I don't understand your word 'Zihad' here. Is it a new slogan of yours to suppress this people movement. You can use this word if somebody kills innocent people massively for their own fanatic thinking and their thoughts of fundamentalism. Telagana people've been agitating and demanding for their own state to have thier rights since last 50 + years..please don't try to paint this like andhra leaders rusted political slogan 'Naxalites responsible for the backwardness of Telangana'.
If you have answers to our posts, please share with us rather bullying with some cruel words.
Jai Telangana! Jai Bharath!!
Anyayam Jaragaledu Politicians dochukuntunnaru antunna vallaki oka anyayam ki udaharana
ReplyDeleteMonna Friday jarigina NABARD fund distribution lo 130Crore has been alloted to Andhra+Rayalaseema and 9 Crore for Telangana which was protested by Telangana MLA's but of no use....
What do you have to say abt it.
www.petitiononline.com/kakatiya/
ReplyDeleteif Britishers said, "We would give India freedom only if it would be governed by good people after independence", would any one accept this line of argument?
ReplyDeletethe question is not whether telangana is ruled by good people after state formation.
the people want their fate to be decided by leaders from their region(good or bad, bad lasts only for 5 years) rather than by people from andhra with no signs of improvement in their life.
aren't we assuming that we are under a great leadership if we are united as a single state? how far this is true is anybody's imagination?
Watch this new unbiased TV channel if you are interested to hear the real heartbeat of telangana
ReplyDeletehttp://www.livetvchannelsfree.com/hmtv.html
There is no doubt that Telengana will be created. It is only a matter of time. Rather than making these hasty decisions over the last 2 weeks, the central government should have started discussions and split the state much earlier.
ReplyDeleteI would like to find out how much of the NABARD funds will reach the common man on the other side. I also have lot of examples to show, how many people in Hyderabad were helped by people coming over from Andhra, which is not the case at the macroscopic level.
My only point is let the state be split and let each set of people choose their destiny, but not build hatred towards each other at the level of common man.
Regarding development, I think the very first thing is to find ways to harvest water from Godavari. I do not know how becuase there is height issue, a wise civil engineer can find answers to this.
Best Regards
I came across some one's thoughts on this issue and it seemed to sum up the situation.
ReplyDelete“This is a catch–22 situation. Both parties feel betrayed. While people of Andhra and Rayalaseema feel betrayed by the development works taken up in the heartland of Telangana at the expense of the rest of the state, people in Telangana feel betrayed about the allocation of resources to people of other regions at their expense. The situation subsided after 1969, when it did reach a boiling point and was put on hold after a lot of blood shed. The latter feel that they have been looted by a bunch of capitalists from other parts of the state, who have virtually knocked off resources for nothing, driven by greed and abetted by political patronage. In such a scenario, those calling for a separate state obviously feel justified.”
Best Regards
Why People need Telangana .?????
ReplyDeleteWatch this video.PART 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76fJPfxn9vM
Watch this video.PART 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3njEp8j_Fhw&feature=related
Watch this video.PART 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84phxJPYkiY&feature=related
Watch this video.PART 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbH4ahiv7sY&feature=related
This is a pretty dramatic video. I am not surprised as I pictured the situation after going through all the statistics over the past few days. Water is the mother of all issues here. According to Jaishankar's statistics the education gap is only 5%. I am still undecided on the Mulki rules. If people belong to one state why should there be restrictions on people from one region to the other ? on the other hand I can understand that they were created to protect the less privilaged people. The million dollar question is why did not PVN Rao agree to split the state in 1973 ?
ReplyDeleteAll of us came through the same system and there are many others as well. The truth is we never tried to solve common mans problems ? because of the sheer population there are many such cases in the rest of the state and the country.
This is probably the first time in the history of the country that a common man is demanding accountability from the government and hopefully the change will happen soon. The situation is still not that straight forward, because rains are still needed as 2/3rds of the water to the rivers are added in the Telengana region.
What I still dont understand is how could Ponnala Laxmiah being the Irrigation minister for so long, not address this issue ? If he was really committed he could have demanded to open the gates of reservoirs only in his presence.
It is a shame that drinking water is carried a long way to Hyderabad, but the people of Nalgonda are suffering due to the flouride issue.
I think we should start saying Jai neellu instead of Jai Telengana. Undisputedly water is the biggest problem.
Best Regards,
Chota,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you acknowledging the problems from the region. In 1973, When PV was CM, Center imposed President rule for about 320 days. Then prime minister Indira Gandhi came up with Six Point planning to suppress both Jai Andhra and Jai Telangana movements. All the leaders from Telangana joined Congress to support Indira after the "DEAL".
In spite of CM and Minister for Irrigation are from T-region, Every bill in Assembly must pass a 50% majority. In doing so, 119 Telangana MLAs are always outnumbered by 175 MLAs from rest of the regions. In spite of being in key roles of the state, all the leaders from Telangana couldnt do any good to the region. This is all a game of number.
- Hari
Hari,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the problems of the region and I support the formation of Telengana state 100%. My only concern is the references to all the Andhra people in this campaign and seeds of hatred that are being sown.
According to Jaishankar's own statistics Rayalaseema and north coastal districts are also backward, so the plight of the people there is also the same.
In the bigger state, resources are being redistributed over the entire region and if the resources are kept within the newly formed Telangana state, there will be lot of prosperity.
I still have a sincere questions, could the situation not been corrected if political leaders really wished, to me it sounds like the grounds for break up were being prepared, so they let the situation get worse. PVN Rao was in the prime minister's office for 5 years, he could have taken actions to rectify the situation, considering that he was fully aware of the issues. I am not sure if a bill needs to be presented in the assembly for release of water ?
With population growing and people clamoring for every bit of resource I see lot of such struggles through out the country in the future years. Development will continue to lag behind population growth and I can already see lot more unrest ahead in the other regions of the country.
Best Regards,
Happy to see such a wonderful & Healthy conversation
ReplyDeleteDear Chota,
I appreciate your statement “There is no doubt that Telangana will be created” - we are really looking forward to it.
I agree and disagree on your statement; Telugu people should be united wherever they are;
I agree because my mother tongue is Telugu, I disagree because 1.India has got many languages and its great that we are still surviving with many cultures/languages/religions and stated as a largest democracy in the world. At this point of time focusing on unity of only Telugu people will become a complete regional feeling [ex:- Tamilnadu], we should be thinking of India as whole and start loving and speaking Hindi...All I mean love national language more than a regional language.
2. My second reason for disagreeing is that Telangana Language was always humiliated in our own mother land; it’s strange that some people always try to make fun of it.
I wonder when some people say “Anna Thammulu la kalsivunna varini vidokottaddu” and also surprised when one of the leader carrying a national flag and raising the slogans of Telugu unity. We all know that these slogans are not at all for the benefits of people on either side, it’s just for their properties.
You should agree now there is no spirit of brotherhood between two regions, I believe this spirit of brotherhood grows only when we are politically separated. [Political Separation and Emotional Integration]
Please don’t start believing ;Anna Thammula; stories by these rich politicians/Film Actors. They don’t want loose the power in entire state by the separations.
Separation leads to development of both the regions new capital/new leaders/new infrastructure/more employment. Since Hyderabad was capital for all of us for about 60 years, I am sure justice will be done for both the regions by proper allocation of funds to create a new capital/new infrastructure at the same time water is distributed accordingly.
Now, its time for us to focus on the development plan in both the regions after the formation of states, Like Vizag/Vijayawada is having bright chances of becoming no.1 city in south India, Making a new capital itself generates huge number of Job opportunities in any region, any capital city will get a good Industries and the medical facilities like NIMS which again key for the development.
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ReplyDeleteyou always been talking that there is no proper leader in T-region/TRS, do you believe India has got a perfect Political leaders for over the past 60 years or do you believe Lagadapati/YS Jagan are the best leaders in AP. If Lagadapati is best leader he would have ignored his Lanco and focussed on creating another Hi-tec city in Vijayawada, now why don’t you question a leader like Lagadapti to create a NIMS like hospital in Andhra Region instead of running into the NIMS which is very far away.
Very few leaders are perfect and focussed on the development remaining all are focussed on their properties and power.
It’s our time now, people like you/hari should be in politics...based on the history/western society its quite clear that development of any country/region is depends on it administration/political decisions.
I should end my comments by writing why Telangana demand is came into existence.
1. Udyamulu eppudiana first emotions nundi pudthavi, Telangana language was humiliated !!
Telugu Anna Thammulu ani kathalu cheppukadiki lekapothe TV ads thiskodaniki paniki vasthayi, but in realty there was no equality.(This might have not done by all the people of Andhra) but as Telanganite in united state was faced this discrimination..I feel sorrow when our own Telugu films start making fun of the lingo of one region.
2. Resources were not distributed correctly
2. Political Power was not shared equally {There were only 3 CMs, not even single CM completed 5-year term..Thanks to India/Central that PV was made an PM}
3. Jobs are shared according to the population/Size of the region (why 90% of secretriate employees are non Telanganites)
and many more reason, Time has come ..our dream going to be realty soon.
These are my feelings, I hope you understand and cooperate for the peacefull formation of separate state by educating the people about its necessity and at the same time looking forward to one more wonderful city in south India like Bangalore/Hyderabad [Multi Cultural, Multi Language, India’s another cosmopolitan City] with the mutual cooperation
Thanks and Regards,
Nag
Nagendar,
ReplyDeleteYou bring some interesting points about Hindi. Long ago I was of the opinion that the only way India will survive is if all regional languages are replaced with Hindi. However due to the influence of my friends from Hyderabad, I started paying more attention to the Telugu language. I do not think we are being anti-national when we talk about staying united as Telugu speaking people. I would like to clarify misgivings, about my post. I have no issues if land is divided, all I am saying is people should not be divided.
Regarding making fun of dialect, I think media and everyone is hyping this up. Fun is made of Rayalaseema and coastal dialects as well.
I came to know that the fight against Razzakars were performed by people living with their brothers in the Seema and Coastal districts. It is with the same brotherhood that these leaders decided to unite the entire region. Unfortunately there was collective failure in ensuring that every region was equally treated.
Hopefully by geographically staying apart people will remain closer.
Chota,
ReplyDeleteI'm also glad to welcome your statement '“There is no doubt that Telangana will be created”. and I wait to hear from you the slogan "Jai Telangana! Jai Jai Telangana!' or 'Jai Andhra' as it's good for the backward regions of andhra.
Common men are involved in this agitation unlike the corrupted politicians of andhra region with thier united andhra drama in the recent times. Today, each and every person, organization, poltical party, most importantly representatives of human rights organization are dedicated to achieve the separate state 'TELANGANA'. We can blame Poltiicians of telangana for it's backwardness up to some extent, the real issue is involved in combined state is with the lobbying power of andhra region with massive influence of money and majority MLAs and MPs. As long as these andhra sharks (Lobbiests) live in telangana pond, ther will be no development and no progressive movement in telangana region. As hari mentioned clearly, this separation is not in between people, it's with the power to make decisions and rule with better governance of this telangana region.
Following event is good example for the andhra power game in the history of telanagana.
"P. V. Narasimha Rao made a feeble attempt in 1972 to implement the verdict of Supreme Court validating the Mulki Rules. The verdict was in favour of Telangana. But the reaction from the other regions was so instantaneous and so wild that in the process P. V. Narasimha Rao lost his Chief Ministership and the Telangana region lost all its safeguards. Even the verdict of the highest judicial authority of the country was nullified. This can happen to any leader from Telangana in that position. Because, their survival depends upon the support of the area which has a numerical majority in the political setup and has greater money power to influence the political process and administrative machinery. The problem, therefore, lies essentially in the nature of political equations between the developed and backward regions and not necessarily in the persons holding positions of power. The States Reorganization Commission eloquently commented upon this as well."
Here's the question and answer from Prof.Jaya shanakar sir.
"Rayalaseema and North Coastal Andhra also are backward. What is so special about Telangana to ask for a separate state on this score?
It is true that these two regions also are backward. They too have been, like Telangana, victims of neglect. But Telangana has an additional problem i.e. diversion of its resources, which legitimately belong to it, for the development of other regions. Best - or worst - examples are diversion of river waters and other natural resources, financial resources, employment opportunities and so on. This has been going on unabated. The other two regions do not have
such problem. That Rayalaseema is relatively better developed than Telangana in several aspects is a different story. So is the case with regard to industrial development of Visakapatnam in North Coastal Andhra.
Further, Telangana can be a viable unit as a separate state and can be better developed. This was also endorsed by the SRC. Above all, the people of the region want to have it. Why should the people of Telangana keep quiet even if their counterparts in Rayalaseema and North Coastal
Andhra are contented with whatever is given to them? "
From those videos, It's not the tollywood cinema drama that you have watched in those above youtube videos, it's about the real life struggle of common men and backwardness of telangana region. You should understand the pain that these people are going through from the last 50+ years. Based on the facts, Strength of agitation is increasing year by year. It looks optimistic to me to get our state 'TELANGANA' and it will be a reality soon.
Jai Telangana! Jai Bharath !
Kota,
ReplyDeleteCommon man is struggling through out the state and the country and it is not limited only to one region only. Inspite of having all the irrigation facilities we still need rains, which has been a problem this year and earlier in the decade.
Whether we accept it or not, we are a hypocritical society, where a privilaged minority would like to control the rest. Unless the correction of regional imbalances are followed by corrections in social imbalances, common man will always struggle.
Without the population under control, fight for resources will continue. Fight between states will be followed by fight between districts, and fight between villages. Every resource can be optimized, but I doubt if that is enough.
I strongly believe Jai Telangana or Jai Andhra does not fall in line with progressive thinking, so I will not vouch for either. It is inline with my thinking that geographical regions can be divided but people should not be divided. Slogans are a rallying point for movements but do not really solve people's problems, only well thought out solutions do.
I will continue to campaign for
1) Population control
2) Irrigation facilities
3) Education, which will result in diversification of job opportunities
Best Regards,
Babu chotu,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your noble thinking about the common problems of society. Answers to raised issues of your noble campaign are directly linked to the telangana statehood and One can develop this region only when people of telangana get their authority under the umbrella of their self governance otherwise it will take 10+ decades if we see good leaders at god's wish.
However in midst of this telangana agitation, your campaign sounds funny like the old saying 'Nero fiddled while Rome was on fire'. People of telangana were deprived and exploited and they have been fighting for their rightful share of benefits since last 50+ years. Huge money and lobbying power of andhra leaders will not let this region to be considered in the common ground.
Andhra people raised their voice of separate state from madras state when tamil judge was appointed in rajamandry. This is how they started separate state movement...Telangana is been on fire since it's merged with cunning minded leaders and their region. How come the same cunning leaders ask for united andhra today why couldn't they resist the pain that they experienced for short period after our independence and that we have been going through for decades under their leadership..Are they blind and can't they find their looting?
The moment you say about Hyderabad as common capital, every crooked mind of andhra will say 'BIG and SMILEY YES'. This whole united andhra drama is for bellam mudda Hyderabad..history is going to be repeated like it did in case of madras and mumbai. with out talking a single word on Hyderabad, Andhra state and their leaders have to pay lump sum of 50+ lakh crores of Indian rupees to telangana for these many years of negligence, rightful share, and exploitation of telangana people and resources.
Madras people didn't think of all those issues of your campaign before they liberated andhra and it's people to be independent. People of telangana will decide using the democratic way with out looting other regions.
Please open your eyes and stop day dreaming with noble thoughts in midst of this crisis. Every human being of this region is fighting for their liberation. Please realize that united andhra campaign is raised by allergic castists and top capitalists of andhra region. Please join us if you look for the development of this telangan region in a meaningful, possible and truthful way.
Jai Telangana! Jai Bharath!
Dear Chotu,
ReplyDeleteThe basic political campaign slogans from the independence has been Roti Kapada and Makan, when ppl are deprived of their right not by nation but by their own state what will ppl have to do, what will ppl have to do when they are deprived of the rightfull water resources and are working in their own farms as daily labour knowing that they are being exploited by the rich ppl from other parts of the state. do you think ppl wont protest against the atrocities with their representatives like MLA and MP,if so sorry they do. if you still have doubts you should watch the videos of the assembly sessions where the representatives raise the issues.
What should ppl do when they see their kids have every kind of health related problem because of floride water living 40KM from one of the nations largest reservior Nagarjuna Sagar.
Do you suggest the ppl of telangana to reduce the population so that they dont need to feed their kids as they are living in the region which is deprived of its resources.
When farmer reaps the crop the village has revenue to float, when farmer is deprived the village is deprived...
the villages can be developed only by providing water bodies, which is not possible living in Andhra Pradesh, endukante...
Kalasi unte ledhu sukham idi brathuku nerpina chedu nijam, idi mana 50 yella anubhavam....
Jai Telangana...
Guys,
ReplyDeleteI will summarize the message I am trying to get across in all my messages over the past few days.
I am not against a separate Telangana state and I am certain it is only a matter of time and my reasons are below,
1) Development has not happened in the interior areas over the last several decades
2) With a government dedicated only to the people of the Telangana state, problems can be readily addressed
3) Resources will be properly allocated to the region, with out spreading them over the larger state
4) Even if reasonable development would have happened with population surging higher, breaking up will ensure that development reaches all segments of the society
5) Since some segments of the society believe the self esteem of the people of Telangana has been compromised.
I also disagree on the hatred being spread by the political leaders by converting this into Telangana Vs Andhra issue. Honestly this is 14th century mindset and I will strongly oppose this.
Contrary to what Jaishankar claims, the states were merged with good intentions by the leaders at that time so that there is one roof for all Telugu speaking people. I have heard only one side of the story, I would like to hear from the other side with statistics on what exactly happened over the last 50 years. "Thappu chesttu rujuvu ayyithe prayaschithamu the patu pariharamu chellinchavalsindhe"
Lessons have to be learnt from this failed merger and there has to deep introspection among all Telugu speaking people all over the world so that they stand for eact other, give each other the space they need with out hating each other.
Best Regards,
Dear Chotu,
ReplyDeleteAs now you have understood some of the reasons why ppl of telangana got fed up with the policies of united concept,
lets discuss on the mindset of ppl, you might be watching the media, every where in the Andhra region ppl mentioned they have come to Telangana (Hyderabad) and have done the development of the city, what do you think abt this ?
What good has telugu speaking ppl under one roof has done till date... what are the big projects that AP could get in contrary to TN and Maharashtra.
Could a united AP stop the expansion of almatty dam or could the united AP utilize the flood water before the villages are sunk and water has flown to the ocean...
Before somebody says samaikya andhra saadhidam they have to see what has been Telangna from half century and what and where has the united development been...
Jai Telangana.
Chotu,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are questioning on facts drawn by professor Jaya Shanakar who was vice chancellor and who had bird's eye view of scenarios from his level, he is not politician, nor a lobbyist to loot people. This issue is been on fire since last 50 + years. Again, You keep talking about sentiments and hatred between telugu people all the time. I would say it's all bullshit..It sound me like beating around the bush. People of Telangana were deprived of their rightful share of resources and were exploited in every aspect of their livelihood by these cunning leaders of Andhra. People on Andhra side of the state, they never considered Telangana region and it's people to live and to share resources like in a family. I don't think language alone will create the border of the state. it was the reason, First SRC pointed this very clearly. It doesn't make any sense for Telangana people to live under their leadership even after having this much of open social division.
Why would you think telangana people would not accept other people after TELANGANA state formation?? Telangna people and leaders are complaining about cunning leaders, lobbyists and lucrative business people of Andhra, not the good people who settled in this region. People of Telangana always welcome people of other regions of Andhra Pradesh and India as they are of good hospitality and heartful in nature, they never dominated other regions or other cultures. If you go to small village in Telangana region, you will see at least 5 or 6 andhra settler families. How come they lived these many years with harmony??. Can you show us the same in coastal Andhra region?? People of Telangana were humiliated in coastal Andhra for long period of time when people from border districts migrated to seek the work and to live there in the united family. Especially, People of Mahaboob nagar, Nalgonda, Warangal stopped migrating to that region as they were forced to leave the region with humiliation..our poor farmers started migrating to gulf countries , caught up to the broken system there... Can you show us single Telangana politician in Andhra or Rayala seema region? It's very hard to find a common man of Telangana in Andhra region as a settler.
It would make more sense if you can start your noble campaign after having our Telangana state. I would request you to focus on given facts to convince your fellow Andhra people if you are really interested for the welfare of the people to form the state 'Telangana'.
JAI TELANGANA! JAI BHARATH!
Dear Kota,
ReplyDeleteOn what basis do you assume that people from Telangana area were humiliated when they travelled to the coastal or rayalaseema districts. I know of quite a few people working and living with families in the Visakha steel plant area. Even now workers migrate from Nalgonda to other districts in the south not only on a daily basis but to live there on short term basis. Poor people from all over the state and the country have been migrating to middle east and I do not think it is limited only to the Telangana region.
The flouride water problem is present in most of the districts through out the state, and is prevelant in Anantpur as well.
There are several people from the Telangana region settled in the coastal and the rayalaseema regions to escape from Nizam's oppression. People settling across the regions is not new as this was happening for a long time.
These are the facts people dont know as they are blindsided by the statehood campaign portraying as a victim. In what capacity does Prof. Jaishankar have the bird's eye view ? I do respect his wisdom but he is only presenting his side of the story. There has to be a full debate and conclusions have to be drawn after this.
I represent the entire Telugu speaking population, once all the facts are verified the people that need to be educated will certainly be so.
Best Regards,
Chotu,
ReplyDeleteIf prof. Jaya Shanker misleads every Telangana intellectual and this statehood campaign is bogus, Why this movement has been on fire since Telangana's merger with Andhra state? The whole Telangana region and people were blindsided and exploited by majority of Andhra leaders. That's the fact.
It sounds like you are here with bogus campaign of linguistic and cultural unity by blindsiding the fact of your united Andhra drama. I can count 100+ people of Andhra settler families easily in the 800+ people capacity of villages in Nalgonda and in Warangal. You might be right about Telagana migrants to Andhra region if they are children of Andhra settler families but not correct in case of native Telangana people. The dialect and culture are not accepted by the Andhra owned media and people, it's systematically eroded by Andhra ruling media. The most intriguing part of the whole argument of the so-called linguistic unity is that the Telangana dialect is ridiculed with impunity. Discrimination of Telangna dialect through Andhra owned cine field and mass media is an open secret and it doesn't let any Telangana native person to live happily in that region. People of this region is always humiliated and characterized as jokers and villains. Can such things go on without the connivance of ruling classes? Otherwise what the hell these govt agencies expected to censor films and TV serials are doing? In such humiliating conditions what is the significance of linguistic and cultural unity? Has it not become totally meaningless?
Based on Urdu and Hindi speaking skills, majority poor people of Telangna or Hindi speaking regions of India migrated to gulf countries as a destination for seeking work. I will answer further to your posts if you can answer to our above posts and show any list of businesses, politicians of Telangana people in Andhra or Rayala seema region.
Here are some details about Internal Colonisation of Telangana.
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Historical Background
The industrial revolution in Europe, while initiating a process of intensive economic growth, generated a simultaneous demand for cheap raw materials as well as a market for expensive manufactured goods. These, the developed nations (with the exception of Russia and Japan) sought in the resource-rich but technologically backward and densely populated 'developing countries'. To ensure the assured supply of raw materials and consumption of manufactured goods, it was imperative that they exert control which was possible through colonisation. The competitive demand soon took an exploitative colour, and each of the colonisers established their respective hegemony. The successful evolution of a new politico-economic structure of administration by Russia in the post World War I and China in the post-World War 11 period resulted in similar assertions for independence from the colonised regions. Their independence during the post-1950s, and the reluctance of ! the industrialised nations to relinquish their hold on these vast markets once again started a process of economic control with well-orchestrated economic, policies through the newly-evolved process of economic liberalisation. The neo-imperialists captured the global markets.
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ReplyDeleteIn India the anti-British stand taken by the 550 Princely States, strengthened its resolve to fight the colonial power for independence. During British rule, some of the states, under feudal administration ( Kashmir and the Deccan), resisted the transition to a united independent India even as the non-feudal states relented. The resistance in Deccan was soon forcibly quelled in what transpired as the Police Action on 13th September, 1948 under Nehru administration.
Even before the Police Action, the Telangana Armed Struggle /commenced in protest against the repressive feudal government of the Nizam in general and the atrocities of the Razakars in particular. The Armed Struggle was initiated by the badly marginalised Telangana peasants under the Congress and the Communist banners. The former's objective was principally for regional autonomy, while the latter combined it with class struggle. This struggle gained momentum and the nation-wide move to unite actually divided the movement into two opinions - a group that wanted to join this move and another that resisted. Under Nehru's administration, the government through suppressive and coercive action, quelled the movement until finally it withdrew. In the 1952 general elections the Congress won and B. Ramakrishna Rao was made the Chief Minister of the newly established Hyderabad State.
Meanwhile, the proposal for the formation of the States on linguistic basis was put forth and implemented. In spite of the reluctance of the Telangana people, the State of Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1st November 1956.
It may be noted here that while extra-national forces had initiated colonisation, intra-national forces had collaborated and drafted strategies of exploiting weaker regions and people. Telangana is home to a wide variety of abundant resources - extensive forests , perennial water sources for sustained irrigation and agriculture, ample coal for power development and distribution, and cheap labour. Tendu leaves are available in very large quantities for beedi-making. These factors, congenial for intensive development, failed to usher in the process of development in Telangana. The region remained underdeveloped with most of the resources under the feudal system of administration that curtailed non-elite participation, while the post -A.P. formation period policies only exacerbated the trends. This is high-lighted in the following contours of development.
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The Azamjahi Mills in Warangal, Antargami spinning mills in Karimnagar, Allwyn in Hyderabad, Nizam Sugar Factory in Nizamabad, Singareni Collieries across Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal and Khammam, testify to the type of industrialisation that existed. These industries were declared as Public Sector Units and initiatives to develop them were curbed. A case was built to the effect that they became dysfunctional so that this would facilitate their closure. It was propagated that the units were incurring losses , which weighed heavily on the government . It may be noted that during this period, a simultaneous effort to develop industry in coastal Andhra was relentlessly undertaken. Industries declared as futile and loss-incurring in Telangana were established. In fact the funds that ought to have been directed to initiate growth in Telangana, were siphoned off to other regions for developing similar industries discouraged in Telangana. The Hindupur spinning mills and watch ! company, the Nandyal sugar factory, the Guntur and Eluru spinning mills, were extended not adequate, but excessive incentives. Of all, only Singareni Collieries' development is being sustained. This too merely because of its indispensability since it supports non-Telangana industries, and because it has strong resistance from the mining workers' union. It is reported that even the profits made in the Telangana industries were transferred outside Telangana. The benefits due to backward region development in terms of subsidies have been siphoned by them. In the name of industries thousands of acres were lost to the non-Telangana people.
The Ramagundam and Kothagudem power plants supplied all the necessary power to meet the entire industrial and agricultural requirement of the State. Of the total power production in the State, 45 % is generated there. Although 20 % is observed to be derived from Vijayawada thermal power station, the raw material - coal is supplied from the Telangana coal belt. Thus, while, 65 - 70 % of the power generated is from the resources in Telangana, its consumption is just 20 % (of this the migrants / settlers share a large chunk ). The entire coal from Singareni was utilised by the Ramagundam station, but now with Vijayawada staking a claim, Ramagundam's share began to decline. The transport of power is much more economical than the transport of raw material . However, in defiance of the economies of scale and factors of industrial location, the Government persists in its intent, and is unwillingness to ensure greater equity in development.
Central Government Industries
After 1947, the Government of India undertook an extensive industrialisation programme all over the country. The establishment of BHEL, ECIL, IDPL, IDL, HMT, etc., form part of this agenda. However, in defiance of the Gentlemen's Agreement, these industries recruited 90 per cent employees from non-Telangana regions. Of the remaining 10 per cent, the employees were predominantly in the lower order occupational categories like sweepers, watchmen, security guards and they belonged to Telangana. It may be mentioned here that the Central Government initiatives, instead of ensuring equitable growth and fair development, exacerbated the inequalities. The ancillary industries that developed in and around these major industrial units, exclusively belonged to the settlers and employed migrants. Unwritten rules included co-opting the few educated Telangana administrators and rejecting deserving Telangana applicants . The industrialists continued to exploit Telangana's land, water, p! ower, labour, and repaid it by exacerbating of poverty and pollution.
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The private industries, predominantly media, pharmaceuticals, cement, granite, food processing, poultry , dairy, steel , fertiliser, education, established in the districts around Hyderabad, have displaced existing agricultural lands, polluting air, land and water with emissions and effluents, creating health hazards for the local residents. They also displaced the traditional industries, which had been a part of Telangana life, rendering them dependent and destitute. The introduction of irrigation had a similar impact of displacement of the local population and rendering them landless.
Land - Ownership Changes and Impact
Industrial growth by, for Coastal Andhra people in Telangana also affected land-use patterns. Lands, both private and government, were allocated for industrial use and housing colonies. Some of these are given in Table l. All of these are owned by non-Telangana people, with non-Telangana employees, Thus while the resources are essentially Telangana's, the benefits of development are channelled to non-Telangana people. In fact, the Telangana people are subjected to all the negative impacts of the massive industrialisation that took place within Telangana. It is observed in various research reports that the 182 industries emit almost 34,000 tonnes effluents per annum, mostly flowing into the river Musi. The Jeedimetla industrial area alone produces 5.50 crore litres effluents besides 1.5 crore chemical discharge ( Zinc, cadmium, nickel, chromium ). They have proved hazardous to the health of the local population, and in many instances even fatal ( reports of premature ! deliveries, still-born and high infant mortality rates are many).
Table 1
1. Ramoji Rao - Film City 2812 acres
2. Sangbi Industries 2842
3. MRF 500
4. Heritage Foods 40
5. Vijay Electricals 15 0
6.GPR Housing 5600
7. East City 3000
8. Satyam Enclave 2600
9. Choutuppal Housing 2000
10. Kukatpalli Housing Board 1850
11. BHEL Housing 2500
12. Ordnance Factory 1500
13. Public Lands 5384
Source: Survey data
During the last couple of years, with the development of the industries in Coastal Andhra, after linking the industries that are projected to have been incurring losses in Vijayawada ( A.P. Heavy Machinery Ltd.) with the industries in Telangana ( Singareni Collieries Ltd.) large amounts of finances were diverted to sustain them (during 1992 - 1993 annual Rs. 25 crores were diverted to their maintenance). With the linkage of the profits and losses of these industries to Singareni, they are shown in Singareni's audit, and manipulation of statistics now project Singareni as loss-incurring and APHML as profit making and thus to be sustained. At the same time, in Telangana, the Republic Forge Company, Allwyn, Nizam Sugar Factory, etc., are being closed on grounds of economic non-feasibility. Such actions can only reinforce the development differences and increase the growth disparities between Telangana and non-Telangana areas.
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Development abnormalities exacerbating polarisation effects through concentration of development inputs are also evident in the employment structure that evolved during the post 1960s. The Government's explicit policies testify to its partisan attitude. An examination of the employment structure of the nationalised banks, the educational institutions, transport sector and industry throw light on this.
The region-wise distribution of employment in the nationalised banks ( Table 2) of Andhra Pradesh highlight the overwhelming concentration of the employees hailing from Coastal Andhra ( 70 per cent ). The proportions recruited from Telangana , Rayalaseema and non-Andhra Pradesh areas are almost the same. It may be noted that the 11 per cent share of Telangana also includes the second generation settlers in Hyderabad, thus actually displaying a more grim position of Telangana.
Table 2
Employment in Nationalised Banks in Andhra Pradesh - 1996 -1997
Regions Employment Total Percentage
I.Coastal Andhra 42,000 70
2.Rayalaseema 5,000 9
3. Telangana 7,000 11*
4. Non-A.P. 6,000 10
Total 60,000 100
*includes second generation settlers. Source : Survey Data
In the Ambedkar Open University, the recruitment pattern is found to be on similar lines. Academic, administrative and technical posts are skewed in favour of Coastal Andhra. Telangana's shares are 40, 39 and 12 per cent respectively. A greater proportion of them are again settlers. Recruitment in the technical category is particularly inclined toward Coastal Andhra candidates. This pattern is attributed to 'non-availability of eligible candidates from Telangana', which is a pretext, since such sectors as transport, which does not really require 'eligibility' in that sense of elimination, also subscribes to such trends. Of the 25,000 employees, 65 per cent are from Coastal Andhra, 15 per cent from Rayalaseema and merely 20 per cent from Telangana.
Table 3
Employment in Ambedkar Open University. Hyderabad, 1996 -1997
Employment Coastal Andhra Rayalaseema Telangana Total
1. Teaching 23 4 18 45
2.Administrative 15 4 12 31
3. Technical 21 - 3 24
Total 59 8 33 100
Source Fieldwork, 1997
Table - 4
Employment structure in APSRTC - 1997
Regions No. of Employees %
Coastal Andhra 16250 65
Rayalaseema 3750 15
Telangana 5000 20
Total 25000 100
Source: Fieldwork, APSRTC, 1997
The position in four industries which were studied in depth shows a similar picture. The N.R.B. Bearings Ltd. in Uppal has recruited all the three executives from non-Telangana areas, while of the 70 other staff, only 12 are from Telangana. In the -lower order employment, i.e. casual workers, 38 are locals and 12 are non- locals. Amongst the trainees, all the 15 are non-locals. which reiterates the objective of imparting training to non-locals and projecting them as the only trained candidates later on. Ashok Leyland, a Hinduja Group, has all the four executives from outside. Of the other 197 staff members, a minuscule 39, are from Telangana. -There is found to be a concentration of local workers in the lowest order of workers, with 450 from Telangana, while 150 are from non-Telangana regions. Almost 200 casual workers are also employed by them, where Telangana employees constitute 130 or 65 per cent. Parke Davis displays a more pitiable picture, with the local population! recruited in only lowest order workers category. There too, locals constitute less than 45 per cent.
Table 5
Parke Davis - Employment Structure (1996 - 1997)
Category of Employment Non-Local Local Total
1. Executive Directors 1 - 1
2. Director General 1 1 2
3. General Manager 1 - 1
4. R & D 1 - 1
5.Managers 2 - 2
6.Senior Staff 10 - 10
7. Other Staff 16 - 16
8.Workers 170 150 320
9. Security Officers 3 - 3
10.Security Guards 22 - 22
11. Casual Workers - 150 150
12. Trainees 500 - 500
Source: Field Work
Conclusion
ReplyDeleteThese developments are similar to the exploitative nature of capitalism characteristic of colonial system of governance. They exploit local resources - human and non-human, displace local people, exported local resources- coal, cement, granite (even milk is purchased from the local farmers and sold at a premium with labels establishing ownership rights.). The required infrastructure, power, communications, to their industry, and agriculture (including forest raw materials and water) are oriented to their growth and development. The industrial development benefits the non-locals whether it is the white or blue collar jobs, or even menial work. The industrial produce too benefited the non-Telangana people. The traditional industrial structure collapsed under the impact of modern industry. The impact on culture, unquantifiable, is immense and evident in the transition from a biryani culture to that of idly-dosa. There has been a massive erosion of local customs and tradition! s and the way of life under the overwhelming onslaught of the multi-faceted migrant culture. The only two predominant religious functions - 'Pochamma panduga' and 'Jammi for Dasara', besides the 'Peerlu' is widely dominated by Rakhis, Ganesh Utsavs, Varalakshmi Vratam, Santoshi Mata pooja etc. What have developed are islands of prosperity in expansive areas of poverty and underdevelopment.
Kota,
ReplyDeleteI am not denying that there are inequalities in water and jobs. I strongly belive the rest of the reasons are exaggerated.
I want to debate the Industrialization. Sugar were closed in non-Telengana regions also. Please show me a public sector engineering industry other than VSP setup out of Hyderabad ?
Regarding the jobs in these industries in Hyderabad, where do you see the statistics that 90% are from other regions in the state ? Infact there are people from all over the country in these companies. I have personal experience as I worked in one of these companies.
Job situation in every company is being generalized as 90% which is totally untrue.
Regarding the ancillary industries that supply to these big ones, these have been setup from people all over the state in Hyderabad. I know one such company in Jeedimetla that employs close to 100 (mostly local )people and the chief operations person is local and has been working for more than 25 years. Why are these not being considered when coming up with all these statistics.
Also who is stopping any one from setting up companies. Private entrepreneurs are the ones who create jobs. These jobs are 5-10 times more than what government creates all over the state. Russia is struggling because of lack of private involvement in developing the economy. The US is struggling because of the free reign the capitalists have. China seems to have found a middle ground to create a controlled capitalistic environment. Resources are a problem worldwide that is why China is following imperialistic policies in acquiring resources all over the world.
I got more to say, which I will send later.
Dear Kota,
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your comments and the information you have provided that is really appreciable, and thankq very much for the info.
Chota,
There is no exageration in the information what Kota has provided us with, can you prove any of the info what Kota has provided is wrong in any sense through any statistics with respect to the overall population and jobs in Telangana in every domain?
Jai Telangana....
Capable and hardworking people always got a chance. Wasn't Jaishankar made a VC. This is not just one example, this is the conclusion I got after talking to several people from the Telengana region I know.
ReplyDeleteWho is stopping anyone starting companies and employing themselves. There was an individual who wanted to start his own business after working in the Jeedimetla factory that I mentioned in my prior message. He was not only helped with finances but also the use of facility.
If we are expecting government to create jobs we should stop dreaming right now. The jobs created by private sector is 10 times more than what government creates.
Chota,
ReplyDeleteDo you agree that the mulki rules which were a part of 1956 agreement were not followed by succesive goverments till date?
India is an agriculture based country, do you know how much of the population in India work in farms?
and comming to capable and hardworking ppl,
of the 50 yrs of independence how many years were the CM's from telangana region and what were their terms, so do you think all the leaders in Telangana are incapable of becomming CM ?
Take an example of Singapore/China, do you think industrilization was completely on the part of ppl or its the govt policies which nurtured them.
Jai Telangana.
Hari,
ReplyDeleteAll the details discussed here should be collected and made big blog. Very good information.
Regards,
Swaroop Kunduru.
Dear Mr.Hari Kasula,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that you are well educated any understand things in a good and better way. I hope that you will take my message in a positive way.
Being educated we should analyze things in a correct way. If you understand things correctly first and asks for Telangana, things will be understood in a positive way. But if you first want Telangana then you will feel every thing is against Telangana.
To make you understand things better let us fairly discuss about Irrigation Water from rivers Krishna and Godavari.
Your arguments or allegations are,
1. Rivers Krishna and Godavari are getting 2/3 of the water from Telangana. More precisely speaking 67% of the catchment area of these rivers is in Telangana.
Answer: I suppose that this is an argument started by Prof. Jaya Shankar, and like many people you are also arguing the same.
Catchment area is never a criteria for water allocation or supply, because practically it is impossible to serve the water back to the catchment area. The rain water flows from higher level catchment area into the lower level reservoir where water will be stored. Then water will be supplied to much lower level command area.
The practical example is, Sri Ram Sagar Project is in Andhra Pradesh. But its entire catchment area is in Maharastra from where rain water flows in to SRSP which is supplied to lower level command areas.
And till now Sri Ram Sagar Project is the only project on river Godavari in the entire Andhra Pradesh, not only Telangana.
So the argument of catchment area is entirely a false argument to misguide the people.
Irrigation facilities in Andhra Pradesh
The entire irrigation system of Krishna and Godavari delta of Costal Andhra Pradesh was developed long back in 1852 by the Great British Engineer, Sir Arthur Cotton. Even today the people name their children as Cotton Dora and there are villages with the name of Sir Arthur Cotton. According to Prof. Jayashankar Telangana may be encircled by rivers Krishna and Godavari, but there are districts in Coastal Andhra Pradesh with the names of the Rivers.
The entire irrigation system of Krishna and Godavari delta was developed with just two barrages (Dawaleshwaram Barrage and Krishna Barrage (Vijayawada)), but not with big projects and with out a single lift irrigation scheme and with out a single meter of concrete lining to the bed.
This was possible only because of the topographical features of land and available soils which does not allow wastage of water by percolation in to Ground
So I request you to first understand things in a correct way, and I hope that there will be healthy discussions in future on other issues