CPI-M against split of Andhra Pradesh
December 29th, 2009 - 8:14 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Dec 29 (ANI): The Communist party of India (Marxist) is against formation of separate state of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh, according to M.K Pandhe politburo member of the party and president of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).
Talking to reporters on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 5th conference of the All India Beedi Workers’ Federation, he said language should be the basis of formation of a separate state, which is not the case in the case of Telangana.
“Languages should be the basis of formation of any state, that basis should be there. People of Andhra Pradesh are one people, you see, they all speak Telugu, the history is the same, the culture is the same, and then why should that people be split in two unions?” asked Pandhe.
He expressed concern over the issue of price rise of essential commodities, and called for strengthening of public distribution system.
Telangana region comprises over 10 northern districts of Andhra Pradesh state.
Political analysts feel that the creation of the new state of Telangana may fuel social unrest and separatist demands in other states.
Several regions of India have already been demanding autonomy for better governance, such as Vidarbha, Kamtapur, and Gorkhaland. (ANI)
- PM's statement shocked Telangana people, says Congress MP - Nov 13, 2011
- Andhra Pradesh DGP says police officers acted fairly during an agitation - Dec 29, 2009
- CPI-M politburo member M.K. Pandhe dead - Aug 20, 2011
- BSP vows to support Telangana proposal in parliament - Jun 25, 2011
- Telangana Congress leaders leave for 'last' Delhi visit - Jun 15, 2011
- Telangana party plans to stall parliament - Nov 21, 2011
- Don't boycott Andhra formation day functions: ministers - Oct 27, 2010
- Gorkha Janmukti Morcha student wing brings life to halt in Darjeeling - Feb 18, 2010
- Srikrishna Committee report on Telangana evokes mixed response - Jan 07, 2011
- Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refuses demand for separate Gorkhaland - Feb 13, 2010
- 'Telangana can open Pandora's box' - Dec 10, 2009
- Trade union leader M.K. Pandhe is dead (Lead) - Aug 21, 2011
- TRS chief threatens to resign over separate statehood demand - Dec 28, 2010
- Telangana, Telangana council best options: Srikrishna panel - Jan 06, 2011
- Be objective and restrained in reporting on Telangana: Ambika Soni - Dec 29, 2010
Tags: autonomy, beedi, commodities, communist party of india, communist party of india marxist, CPI, governance, indian trade unions, languages, one people, politburo member, political analysts, public distribution system, regions of india, separatist demands, sidelines, social unrest, workers federation