“How Telangana Became India’s 29th State"

A quick recap of history, struggle & victory!

Before Telangana For decades, Telangana was part of Andhra Pradesh after the 1956 States Reorganisation.

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The Long Demand Telangana people felt neglected in jobs, water, and education. The demand for a separate state grew louder.

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KCR Rise K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) launched Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 2001 to fight for statehood.

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Intense Protest Between 2009–2013, Telangana saw strikes, hunger protests, and student movements pressuring the Centre.

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UPA’s Nod In 2013, the UPA government announced that Telangana would be formed

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Parliament Passes Bill On Feb 18, 2014, the Telangana Bill was passed in Lok Sabha amidst high drama and pepper spray incidents!

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Born on June 2 Telangana officially became the 29th state of India on June 2, 2014, with Hyderabad as its capital.

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