It is incredible how the UPA government solved the Telangana issue that was hanging fire for decades and became violent in the last few years, disturbing peace and development in Andhra Pradesh. Had the government delayed the creation of a separate State, the result would have been more violence and disturbance. It is true that the Centre’s decision has a positive and negative impact. But the problems should be treated as any other problem. As far as the demands of other regions for separate States are concerned, the government must look into them and take a decision on the basis of their genuineness.
T.K. Kaushik Rao,
Surathkal
The report “Sonia seeks to allay Seemandhra fears” (Aug. 7) reveals the casual nature of dealing with an issue concerning thousands of Telugu people. The demand for a separate State of Telangana has existed since Andhra Pradesh’s formation in 1956. It remained dormant for some time and drew the nation’s attention when it assumed an agitation mode. The Congress came to power promising a separate Telangana in 2004.
It was a mockery of democracy to allow Seemandhra MPs of the Congress to stall the proceedings of Parliament on the opening day of the monsoon session. In 1969, the Congress thwarted the formation of Telangana. Many of us, then students, sacrificed one precious academic year for the cause. We find it difficult to remain mute spectators to this political drama of Andhra Pradesh leaders. We need leaders of a high stature to appreciate the genuine demands of the people of Telangana.
M.V. Nagavender Rao,
Hyderabad
