The Congress decision has caused havoc in Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema or what is together called Seemandhra. Almost 13 districts experienced a major shutdown even though the political leaders in Seemandhra reconciled to the formation of Telangana. However, the protesters hit the streets in Kurnool, Vishakapatnam, Vijaywada and Tirupati, as statues of Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi were vandalized and defaced in many places. The agitations in Anatapur turned out of control due to which, police started baton-charging towards protestors. A Home Guard in Vizag, distressed to see the division, committed suicide.
It was declared on Wednesday, that Hyderabad would be the joint capital of the two splintered states for at least 10 years, while the Centre helps Seemandhra to build up a new capital. This was considered as a balancing act, as it satisfied Telangana's claim on the capital as well as softened the blow to the other side. If the division takes place successfully, without any objections, then Telangana will have 19 Lok Sabha seats while the other would get the remaining 23.
It was declared on Wednesday, that Hyderabad would be the joint capital of the two splintered states for at least 10 years, while the Centre helps Seemandhra to build up a new capital. This was considered as a balancing act, as it satisfied Telangana's claim on the capital as well as softened the blow to the other side. If the division takes place successfully, without any objections, then Telangana will have 19 Lok Sabha seats while the other would get the remaining 23.
The bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh may take about 4 to 6 months for the full process. The whole procedure is going on with increased urgency despite the protests after the approval of the Congress Working Committee on Tuesday. The procedure that will follow is:
- Considering of territorial boundary issues and Hyderabad's status as joint capital
- Approval of the bill by Cabinet
- Opinion of state legislature and President's approval
- Parliament approval my simple majority
- Notification of the state
However, protests still continued all over Andhra demanding rollback of this decision. Meanwhile, people were rejoicing in Telangana and Hyderabad. Hyderabad may be back in the business as a global IT hub considering the revenue it will earn as joint capital.
Statistical comparison of Telangana and Seemandhra:
Population:
Telangana: 35.2 million
Seemandhra: 49.4 million
Total Area:
Telangana: 1, 14, 840 sq.km.
Seemandhra: 1,60,205 sq.km.
Religious Composition:
Telangana: 85.9% Hindu, 12.4% Muslim, 1.2% Christian, 0.4% Other
Seemandhra: 91.1% Hindu, 6.9% Muslim, 1.8% Christian, 0.25 Other
Furthermore, the Telangana state will have major control of the catchment areas of the Krishna (68%) and Godavari (69%) as well as the Prakasam Barrage, and Nagarjuna Sagar dams. Singareni collieries owe to country's 20% coal deposits. This brings Telangana per capita income to 10th highest in the country. Additonally, 5 districts from Telangana house 45% of the Andhra forests. While on the other hand, Coastal Andhra is rich in rice cultivation due to the Krishna-Godavari deltas and it's GDP is third highest among other states. Comparatively, Rayalaseema will not benefit at all from the division, so there is a possibility of Great Rayalaseema demanding statehood.
The effects of the turmoil in Andhra and the eventual split showed up in other parts of the country. There were ripples across the country as the birth of Telangana provoked other groups to demand to statehood.
West Bengal faced a renewed demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland on the lines of Telangana. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ruled out any bifurcation of West Bengal as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) started an indefinite strike. Vehicles were set ablaze and houses were torched as people demanded for the fulfilment of their demands. As a precaution, battalions of the Indian Reserve Force, Rapid Action Force, CRPF, and riot police have been stationed in Siliguri and the Darjeeling Hills.
The demand for another separate state of Bodoland in Assam intensified as protests prevailed in Assam. Ethnic groups in the adversely affected Karbi Anglong district stepped up their agitation as other Bodos resorted to a 12-hr railway blockade. People boycotted the Kokrajhar railway station. Bodo leaders held a meeting with Home minister Sushilkumar Shinde in their clamour for a separate state.
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati reiterated her proposal of a four-way split of Uttar Pradesh into Bundelkhand, Avadh Pradesh, Pashchimanchal, and Purvanchal. Rural development minister supported this demand stating that reorganization of Uttar Pradesh for convenience in administration was "overdue". Meanwhile, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) also made a demanded to carve out Harit Pradesh from western Uttar Pradesh.
Population:
Telangana: 35.2 million
Seemandhra: 49.4 million
Total Area:
Telangana: 1, 14, 840 sq.km.
Seemandhra: 1,60,205 sq.km.
Religious Composition:
Telangana: 85.9% Hindu, 12.4% Muslim, 1.2% Christian, 0.4% Other
Seemandhra: 91.1% Hindu, 6.9% Muslim, 1.8% Christian, 0.25 Other
Furthermore, the Telangana state will have major control of the catchment areas of the Krishna (68%) and Godavari (69%) as well as the Prakasam Barrage, and Nagarjuna Sagar dams. Singareni collieries owe to country's 20% coal deposits. This brings Telangana per capita income to 10th highest in the country. Additonally, 5 districts from Telangana house 45% of the Andhra forests. While on the other hand, Coastal Andhra is rich in rice cultivation due to the Krishna-Godavari deltas and it's GDP is third highest among other states. Comparatively, Rayalaseema will not benefit at all from the division, so there is a possibility of Great Rayalaseema demanding statehood.
The effects of the turmoil in Andhra and the eventual split showed up in other parts of the country. There were ripples across the country as the birth of Telangana provoked other groups to demand to statehood.
West Bengal faced a renewed demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland on the lines of Telangana. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ruled out any bifurcation of West Bengal as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) started an indefinite strike. Vehicles were set ablaze and houses were torched as people demanded for the fulfilment of their demands. As a precaution, battalions of the Indian Reserve Force, Rapid Action Force, CRPF, and riot police have been stationed in Siliguri and the Darjeeling Hills.
The demand for another separate state of Bodoland in Assam intensified as protests prevailed in Assam. Ethnic groups in the adversely affected Karbi Anglong district stepped up their agitation as other Bodos resorted to a 12-hr railway blockade. People boycotted the Kokrajhar railway station. Bodo leaders held a meeting with Home minister Sushilkumar Shinde in their clamour for a separate state.
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati reiterated her proposal of a four-way split of Uttar Pradesh into Bundelkhand, Avadh Pradesh, Pashchimanchal, and Purvanchal. Rural development minister supported this demand stating that reorganization of Uttar Pradesh for convenience in administration was "overdue". Meanwhile, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) also made a demanded to carve out Harit Pradesh from western Uttar Pradesh.
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