Telangana Mobilization Phase (1971–1990)

Telangana Mobilization Phase (1971–1990): An Overview Background The Telangana Mobilization Phase from 1971 to 1990 is a crucial chapter in the history of the demand for a separate Telangana state. This phase followed the 1969 Telangana agitation, during which the region witnessed significant protests for the creation of Telangana. Although the earlier movement led to temporary promises and pacification, it failed to result in the formation of a separate state. The 1971–1990 phase marked a period of reawakening, political realignment, and further mobilization towards the same goal. Significance This phase was significant because it laid the groundwork for the later, more successful agitation in the 2000s, which culminated in the formation of Telangana in 2014. The Mobilization Phase saw the development of a regional identity based on long-standing issues like underdevelopment, unemployment, and unequal allocation of resources. It was a period during which Telangana's political con...