Towards the formation of Telangana State (1991-2014)

The formation of the state of Telangana is a significant chapter in India's political and social history. The movement, which spans over several decades, culminated in the creation of the 29th state of India on June 2, 2014. Here's a narration of the story from 1991 to 2014, covering key leaders, agitations, government interventions, and major milestones. Background (Pre-1991): The demand for a separate Telangana state traces back to 1956 when the Telugu-speaking region of Telangana was merged with the Andhra region to form the unified state of Andhra Pradesh under the States Reorganization Act. However, discontentment grew among people in Telangana, feeling that their region was being neglected in terms of economic development, resource allocation, and employment. This gave rise to the first major Telangana agitation in 1969, which was eventually suppressed. 1991-2000: Early Revival of the Movement In the 1990s, the Telangana movement started gaining momentum again. Leaders fr...