It is not the size that will decide the prosperity and development of a State but how those in power govern it, achieving inclusive development of the country as a whole. Gujarat, Maharashtra and even Bihar represent examples that are worth emulating. The proposed splitting of Uttar Pradesh or for that matter any other State on the grounds of better administration and development, is perhaps a way of satisfying the unspoken desires of the political class. Nowadays, information and communication technologies (ICT) and good transportation are at one's disposal. By using these tools, even the largest States can be administered effectively. On one hand, we talk about a world that is a global village while, on the other, we talk of poor administration due to the size of a State. It is quite contradictory.
Manjesh Porwal,
New Delhi
How much money will be used to create four new entities after the division of Uttar Pradesh? If in spite of being the biggest State Uttar Pradesh is still “not developed,” it is only because of poor administration and politics.
Abhinav Badal,
Jhansi
The splitting of any State is not a guarantee of development — one only has to see what is happening in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Is Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's decision something done in a hurry for gain in the 2012 State election because there is really no big issue to fight over? What about demands from the Bhojpuri people who want a new State?
Raghvendra Singh Patel,
Jhansi
Ms Mayawati's decision is unjust as it will lead to increased spending by the political class. There is no guarantee that there will be better administration. One can foresee more problems in Parliament with even more factions and sections to win over.
Manjeet Hooda,
Sonipat
