The Formation of Telangana: A Historic Journey to Statehood
Abstract The creation of Telangana as India's 29th state on June 2, 2014, marked the culmination of a decades-long struggle for separate statehood. This comprehensive analysis examines the historical, political, and socioeconomic factors that led to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014. The formation of Telangana represents one of the most significant political reorganizations in modern Indian history, reflecting deep-rooted regional aspirations and the complex dynamics of linguistic federalism in India. Introduction Telangana's emergence as an independent state stands as a testament to the power of sustained political mobilization and regional identity. The journey from being a princely state under the Nizams to becoming India's youngest state encompasses centuries of cultural evolution, political struggle, and socioeconomic transformation. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014, passed by the Indian Parliament, prov...