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Telangana Citizens Open Letter to Sonia Gandhi, AICC President
To: Ms. Sonia Gandhi, AICC President
Telangana Citizens Open letter to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, President of AICC.
Formation of Telangana state is good for the People, Country and the Congress Party.
We are writing this letter to you, on behalf of Telangana citizens across India to inform you and request you to take appropriate decisions regarding democratic demand of Telangana people. We are supporting the just and democratic demand for Separate Telangana. We would like to gently remind you that you too campaigned for Congress party during the 2004 elections by accepting the demand for separate Telangana. The fact that Congress had electoral alliance with TRS, the party born with only one objective to establish Telangana state, is in itself enough that you agreed for the formation of separate state. You have campaigned for Congress party with Jai Telangana slogan. That is exactly the reason, they voted for Congress and the current Chief Minister vows his power to the people of Telangana. People of Telangana peacefully waited for four years for Congress party to honour the main election promise- to move the bill in the parliament for forming Telangana state. The wish of the people of Telangana was included in the common minimum programme of your UPA Government. The President of India, the highest constitutional authority in India, articulated it during his speech to Parliament. Then we, along with people of Telangana, believed that the process of formation of state will be started soon. After four years, people of Telangana are feeling cheated and betrayed.
The popular demand for separate state is now in the hands of a few people who are manipulating Congress party. We feel that the democratic demand for separate state is being deliberately undermined and insulted for the gain of these few individuals in the Congress party. This is not acceptable in a democratic country like India. We are writing to you to examine the facts and agree for the Telangana state immediately to avoid unfortunate events that might be created by the people who are for and against the formation of Telangana.
We have no political interest whatsoever. Some of our families were part of the popular Telangana movement during the process of re-organisation of the country. People of Telangana never agreed to be part of the Andhra Pradesh. The struggle continued for last fifty years- the longest struggle in post independent India. As you may be aware, whenever the people of Telangana had an opportunity, they expressed their preference for a separate state. In 1971 during the peak of Mrs. Indira Gandhis popularity, Telangana people have voted for separate state overwhelmingly electing 10 out of 11 Parliament seats. Again in 2004 they voted for the parties supporting separate state, including Congress party, defeating the most powerful politician then in the state and country. In 2006 bi-election, once again they expressed their anger, frustration and bitterness by defeating Congress. How many times do the Telangana people have to express their preference to live in separate state? They lost confidence on state of Andhra Pradesh. They do not need any prolonging in the name of building consensus. There is a consensus among all sections of Telangana people- artists, writers, elites, educated middle class, politicians, political parties, farmers, women - practically every one now wants to live in a separate state.
If there is a referendum more than 85\% people of Telangana want separate state. That is what your own senior party leaders wanted to communicate to you in Delhi. They were humiliated because they were denied even the appointment. We on behalf of Telangana people wanted to meet you personally and explain the situation, but we decided to inform you through this open letter with a view that this is the faster way you might be able to listen and take action.
Powerful kingdoms have fallen. Six hundred years of Nizams rule in Hyderabad crumbled when they failed to listen to people. In democracy people are supreme. Listen to the people and their concerns. That is what we would like to request you through this open letter. YSR or Naidu will never agree for separate state. They are part of the problem. Building consensus for Telangana state is certainly required. But you cannot build consensus with those who are part of the problem. There is consensus within Telangana. Telangana will not be a small state, it will be bigger than18 Existing states of India.
Prolonging and delaying in establishing Telangana state will have serious consequences to AP and to Congress party. Your own party men are articulating in public as to how big a damage it might cause to you and you party. A further delay is not in the interest of people of Telagnana, Country or Congress. There is nothing wrong in two states speaking Telugu. The only section opposing formation of separate state is a handful of people who accumulated wealth, power with mafia type of operations intimidating political parties and people. That is exactly what the people of Telangana want to get rid of, and that is the reason we are supporting their just and democratic struggle as responsible people. Forming Telangana state is in the interest of all the Telugu speaking people all over the world.
It is not about development; Telangana people have lost faith in AP. They do not want to live with political, economic and cultural domination. They want to live in peace. They just need their own state. They are prepared to continue this struggle for as long as it takes. We are with them in a small way. We request you to be democratic and listen to people and not to some individuals who are benefiting through unfair means and controlling the political process.
Finally, we would like to state the following. The time is of the essence for any political process. People of Telangana are feeling frustrated and pushed to the wall. The crooked people who are opposing the millions of peoples democratic choice are going to provoke and create violence to prove that they can further intimidate and oppress Telangana people. That will lead to violence and chaos which is what we want you to avoid. As a national leader with moral consciousness, as some one who understands and appreciates the democratic values, you should take a decision now, before it is too late.
We would like to briefly remind you the past. In 1969, in almost similar situation, a CM ordered police firing on the Telangana people. More than 370 young people lost their lives. We are sure you do not want that kind of situation to repeat. No one wants that to repeat, no one wants some mothers to lose their children fighting for their just demand. That is what we are deeply concerned.
The forces opposing Telangana state are determined to create violence and create confusion. They are determined to humiliate the Telangana people with their money, power and mafia type of political operations. They are comparing Telangana with Kashmir, that itself is an indication that how far they can go to oppress the people of Telangana. We firmly believe that you should be completely informed without filtration about the actual situation, its historical past and the implications related to Telangana. We are deeply concerned about the manipulation that is going on to keep you in the dark regarding Telangana issue. We are seriously concerned about the events that might unfold in future to suppress the democratic and popular demand for Telangana. Please avoid the bloodshed. You can do that. Please do not claim or exclaim later that you were not aware of the situation. That is the reason we are appealing to you through this open letter. You have means to know the actual situation. Just do it through independent and trusted sources. Not knowing the facts is not going to help you or avoid the unfortunate events that might be instigated by the forces opposing Telangana. We want complete peace and we believe that you can help in the formation of Telangana state.
One thing is certain, Telangana state will be formed. Why not now? Keep your promise to Telangana people and share the glory. We appeal to you to start the process for the formation of Telangana. Start now without any further delay. Please note that it is in your hands to save or ruin the Congress party in Telangana.
Telangana Citizens India
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
To: Ms. Sonia Gandhi, AICC President
Telangana Citizens Open letter to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, President of AICC.
Formation of Telangana state is good for the People, Country and the Congress Party.
We are writing this letter to you, on behalf of Telangana citizens across India to inform you and request you to take appropriate decisions regarding democratic demand of Telangana people. We are supporting the just and democratic demand for Separate Telangana. We would like to gently remind you that you too campaigned for Congress party during the 2004 elections by accepting the demand for separate Telangana. The fact that Congress had electoral alliance with TRS, the party born with only one objective to establish Telangana state, is in itself enough that you agreed for the formation of separate state. You have campaigned for Congress party with Jai Telangana slogan. That is exactly the reason, they voted for Congress and the current Chief Minister vows his power to the people of Telangana. People of Telangana peacefully waited for four years for Congress party to honour the main election promise- to move the bill in the parliament for forming Telangana state. The wish of the people of Telangana was included in the common minimum programme of your UPA Government. The President of India, the highest constitutional authority in India, articulated it during his speech to Parliament. Then we, along with people of Telangana, believed that the process of formation of state will be started soon. After four years, people of Telangana are feeling cheated and betrayed.
The popular demand for separate state is now in the hands of a few people who are manipulating Congress party. We feel that the democratic demand for separate state is being deliberately undermined and insulted for the gain of these few individuals in the Congress party. This is not acceptable in a democratic country like India. We are writing to you to examine the facts and agree for the Telangana state immediately to avoid unfortunate events that might be created by the people who are for and against the formation of Telangana.
We have no political interest whatsoever. Some of our families were part of the popular Telangana movement during the process of re-organisation of the country. People of Telangana never agreed to be part of the Andhra Pradesh. The struggle continued for last fifty years- the longest struggle in post independent India. As you may be aware, whenever the people of Telangana had an opportunity, they expressed their preference for a separate state. In 1971 during the peak of Mrs. Indira Gandhis popularity, Telangana people have voted for separate state overwhelmingly electing 10 out of 11 Parliament seats. Again in 2004 they voted for the parties supporting separate state, including Congress party, defeating the most powerful politician then in the state and country. In 2006 bi-election, once again they expressed their anger, frustration and bitterness by defeating Congress. How many times do the Telangana people have to express their preference to live in separate state? They lost confidence on state of Andhra Pradesh. They do not need any prolonging in the name of building consensus. There is a consensus among all sections of Telangana people- artists, writers, elites, educated middle class, politicians, political parties, farmers, women - practically every one now wants to live in a separate state.
If there is a referendum more than 85\% people of Telangana want separate state. That is what your own senior party leaders wanted to communicate to you in Delhi. They were humiliated because they were denied even the appointment. We on behalf of Telangana people wanted to meet you personally and explain the situation, but we decided to inform you through this open letter with a view that this is the faster way you might be able to listen and take action.
Powerful kingdoms have fallen. Six hundred years of Nizams rule in Hyderabad crumbled when they failed to listen to people. In democracy people are supreme. Listen to the people and their concerns. That is what we would like to request you through this open letter. YSR or Naidu will never agree for separate state. They are part of the problem. Building consensus for Telangana state is certainly required. But you cannot build consensus with those who are part of the problem. There is consensus within Telangana. Telangana will not be a small state, it will be bigger than18 Existing states of India.
Prolonging and delaying in establishing Telangana state will have serious consequences to AP and to Congress party. Your own party men are articulating in public as to how big a damage it might cause to you and you party. A further delay is not in the interest of people of Telagnana, Country or Congress. There is nothing wrong in two states speaking Telugu. The only section opposing formation of separate state is a handful of people who accumulated wealth, power with mafia type of operations intimidating political parties and people. That is exactly what the people of Telangana want to get rid of, and that is the reason we are supporting their just and democratic struggle as responsible people. Forming Telangana state is in the interest of all the Telugu speaking people all over the world.
It is not about development; Telangana people have lost faith in AP. They do not want to live with political, economic and cultural domination. They want to live in peace. They just need their own state. They are prepared to continue this struggle for as long as it takes. We are with them in a small way. We request you to be democratic and listen to people and not to some individuals who are benefiting through unfair means and controlling the political process.
Finally, we would like to state the following. The time is of the essence for any political process. People of Telangana are feeling frustrated and pushed to the wall. The crooked people who are opposing the millions of peoples democratic choice are going to provoke and create violence to prove that they can further intimidate and oppress Telangana people. That will lead to violence and chaos which is what we want you to avoid. As a national leader with moral consciousness, as some one who understands and appreciates the democratic values, you should take a decision now, before it is too late.
We would like to briefly remind you the past. In 1969, in almost similar situation, a CM ordered police firing on the Telangana people. More than 370 young people lost their lives. We are sure you do not want that kind of situation to repeat. No one wants that to repeat, no one wants some mothers to lose their children fighting for their just demand. That is what we are deeply concerned.
The forces opposing Telangana state are determined to create violence and create confusion. They are determined to humiliate the Telangana people with their money, power and mafia type of political operations. They are comparing Telangana with Kashmir, that itself is an indication that how far they can go to oppress the people of Telangana. We firmly believe that you should be completely informed without filtration about the actual situation, its historical past and the implications related to Telangana. We are deeply concerned about the manipulation that is going on to keep you in the dark regarding Telangana issue. We are seriously concerned about the events that might unfold in future to suppress the democratic and popular demand for Telangana. Please avoid the bloodshed. You can do that. Please do not claim or exclaim later that you were not aware of the situation. That is the reason we are appealing to you through this open letter. You have means to know the actual situation. Just do it through independent and trusted sources. Not knowing the facts is not going to help you or avoid the unfortunate events that might be instigated by the forces opposing Telangana. We want complete peace and we believe that you can help in the formation of Telangana state.
One thing is certain, Telangana state will be formed. Why not now? Keep your promise to Telangana people and share the glory. We appeal to you to start the process for the formation of Telangana. Start now without any further delay. Please note that it is in your hands to save or ruin the Congress party in Telangana.
Telangana Citizens India
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
236 Signatures
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Sanjay
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- We Demand Our Telangana Immediately
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KUMARASWAMY
- Comments
- we damand telangana
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D.P.Reddy
- Comments
- Telangana State is long overdue ; it has to be NOW or NEVER
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Niranjan Komandla
- Comments
- Formation of Telangana state is historical need, Please introduce bill in Parliment immidiately to form Telangana state,,
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Sreedhar Kankar
- Comments
- Kindly do the needfull
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Padmini Kankar
- Comments
- Kindly do the needfull
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Rakesh Telangana
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- No one can stop the inevitable. You ARE INDEED the person who raised the hopes in millions of Telanganites during 2004 and we TRUST that you will NEVER allow it to fall. Similar to RAJIVJI's one major decision on INDIAN telecom sector (with support from SAM PITRODA) INDIA became a leader in using digital telecom and Rajivji became immortal in all our hearts. Simialrly, your role in quickly approving statehood for TELALNGANA will create another long-lasting positive effect in 4 crore telanganites PLUS the rest of Telugu speaking people too can gear with your support and the enter in helathy competition with Telangana cities. After all there is only ONE LIFE!!
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Anand
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- Telangana is long pending genuine demand and aspiration of the people, it is a long promise and should be delivered.
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Bharath Bhushan
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- Delaying separate Telangana is making democracy a mockery. It also displays lack of understanding among 'leaders' who are supposed to be guiding the country. Congress & allies came to power by promising Telangana. It is ridiculous for them to ignore, or sleep, or sabotage & then discover everyday a new pretext for its failure to implement promises made to the nation. There is no new problem that Telangana will face that AP has not negotiated with so far. Its not good for Sonia Gandhi or their state leadership to exhibit indecision & helplessness. Might is not right always and especially with Telugu people. What happened to TDP will happen to any mighty party also. Enough is enough. Immediate action is required implement the electoral promises before going to people once again asking votes
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Sridhar Rao Deshpande
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- Now or never we will fight till we achive seperate state
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Dr.Bharathi(Geetanjali)
- Comments
- Developement can not be an alternative to self rule.YS ,in the name developement denying the democratic aspirations and long pending demand of Seperate state.but people of telangana are determined to fight for telangana.Soniaji if you consider yourself as a politician who value peopls democratic aspirations you will deliver telangana before 2009 elections.Otherwise people of telangana are wise enough to teach you and your party a lesson for which you will regret later
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sujatha surepally
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- we demand justice
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Jagan Bearelly
- Comments
- Telangana will get it's separate state sooner or later. If you want congress to be part of Telangana and if you want to keep your own promise to Telangana people before elections, you should have delivered it three years ago. However, we are ready to forget and reward congress if you can standby your promise and yield Telangana state today.
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Sudhir Reddy
- Comments
- The only way Telangana can be developed is by having a separate state ruled by Telangana leaders. Please grant separate state immediately.
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P.Jagathpal Reddy
- Comments
- Telangana state is a must otherwise the people of telangana will be crushed and made slaves under the rule of Andhras and Seema goondas
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Anil Maddirala
- Comments
- Greatness stands when we fulfill our promises .
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Prabhakar T Reddy
- Comments
- We want Telangana state;Kindly look into the matter and help us in forming our own state.
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burraramulu
- Comments
- birth right of T citizen
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KOMATIREDDY CHUCKAREDDY
- Comments
- We, The Telangana people badly need our own state for all over development of our area.
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KOMATIREDDY CHUCKAREDDY
- Comments
- We, The Telangana people badly need our own state for all over development of our area.
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Praveen reddy pothuganti
- Comments
- Really it is very good activity
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Capt. M. Srinivasulu
- Comments
- If Telangana is not given now, Congress will have no more presence south of Vindhyas.
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Raju Boora
- Comments
- We want Telangana state for our selr respect and self rule
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Jyothi
- Comments
- Our demand is very honest if you(congress/sonia) have humanity then start the Telangana state procces immediatly
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AQUEEL HAZARI
- Comments
- I AS TELANGANA MUSLIM DEMAND SEPARATE TELANGANA FOR MY COMMUNITIES SOCIAL ENHANCMENT.
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meera khader
- Comments
- Seperate Telangana is a genuine demand, It is time to do justice.
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D.REKHA DEVI
- Comments
- Separate TELANGANA is our BIRTH RIGHT
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Purushotham,Gaddam
- Comments
- Nizamabad
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Amarender Reddy Kotha
- Comments
- We Want our motherland TELANGANA
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Latha
- Comments
- We are asking reconstitute our state on the Name of TELANGANA
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Prof. S. Sreedhara Swamy
- Comments
- Please announce seperate Telangana State
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Pothuganti Vijay Reddy
- Comments
- Sonia should recognise our letter
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Anjaneyulu
- Comments
- Smt. Soniaji please say yes to Telangana State
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Anita
- Comments
- We want unconditional,ten districts Telangana. No more delaying. No funny talk of Telangana without Hyderabad
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Pothuganti Prashanth Reddy
- Comments
- This is the time to rais our heads to fight for seperate state
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Srinivas Dontula
- Comments
- Telanga is our birth right
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Anand Gudimanchi
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- Please prove you are leader, worth sitting in UN talking about Gandhi, How long Congress wants to suppress us inspite of Nehru's stand, Commission's stand People of Telangana are still seeking justice. Be a leader, take a decision in the interest of people not business or Oppressor. We the Telangana people along with parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra ( the earstwhile) Nizam state have so much sacrifices in our familes in almost every family small or big to integrate Hyderabad state in India and we got a very raw deal since. Please let the patriotism speak in you over business. If you ignore us, you will be hold responsible for the violence which god forbid doesn't happen. We already have worse consequences then Tinanmen Sqaure of china here and we are exploited and looted. Consider this as National Patriotic duty.
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BIRKUR ..PRASHANTH REDDY
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- telangana is our birth right,
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K.Penta Reddy
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- If telangana state is not formed , the congress will loose power in state and and in centre. Iam sure of this. The people of Telangana are vexed . They will take extreme step of burrying congrss in Telangana.Congress can never think of coming back to power in A.P. It is time to chose ' congress or self centred congress leaders of TELAGANA, ROYALASEEMA and ANDHRA who are misleading people and centre leaders..
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vidyasagar L
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- Jai Telangana
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H.Vageeshan
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- Sonia Ji should openly speak about her party stand on Telangana . This is inthe Interset of the People of Telangana and also in the interset of the Nation. Let her be wise and dare enough to see the historic and contemporry reality of Telangan. The Promises of DEVELOPMENTs in past were never takenseriously. Present day Gimmicary of DEVELOPMENT of telangana is just a sham. Nothing Short of Separate stae can fullfill the asperations of the TELANGANAIANS.
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srikar
- Comments
- we support the telangana issue,its high time to take your decision in favour of telangana people.
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venkat
- Comments
- Excellent Letter
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Sreenivas Uppari Pashanam
- Comments
- We want Telangana
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Rajesh Madireddy
- Comments
- It is a people's demand for self respect and self rule.
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K Naresh Kumar
- Comments
- I think the current Central government should undo the injustice meted out to the people of Telangana for so long by utilising narrow political viewpoints. Jai Telangana!
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Laxman
- Comments
- Need seperate Telangana
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Venugopal Alugoju
- Comments
- Congress party shall be wiped out of Telangana forever,had it not fulfilled its promise. Please do not cheat the people of Telangana once again or else this would be the last time Congress will get its leaders as people's representatives from Telangana.
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Mallesh Singathi
- Comments
- Telangana development only possible with separate telangana, Jai Telangana!
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srinivas Reddy
- Comments
- Jai Telangana
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