India is all set to get its 29th state – Telangana, which was endorsed by UPA allies and cleared by the powerful Congress Working Committee on Tuesday evening.
While the decision has been welcomed by pro-Telangana supporters, those opposed to the move have termed it suicidal.
Wednesday is set to witness hectic activity with regard to the Telangana issue.
Reports said Andhra CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who is from the Rayalaseema region and is a staunch supporter of the “united Andhra Pradesh” cause, told his ministers today that the decision on Telangana was “painful” for him as well.
He however added that there was now a need to look at the road ahead and how to move ahead on the new states.
P Ramesh Babu, Congress MLA from Pendurthy Assembly constituency, resigns to protest the Congress decision to form a separate Telangana state.
Decision is in favour of Telangana because ultimately Hyderabad will be Telangana’s capital, says Digvijay Singh. Decision is also in favour of Rayalaseema and Andhra so that both can progress and be self-reliant, he adds.
Until a new capital is formed for Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad will be capital of both states, says Congress’ Digvijay Singh.
BJP and Narendra Modi should welcome the decision (on Telangana) and not question the delay, intentions behind the decision etc, says Jagdambika Pal of the Congress.
Effigies of Congress president Sonia Gandhi burnt during anti-Telangana protests.