India Cabinet Approves Creation of Telangana State – WSJ.com

Yet another split amongst Indian states.  See also: https://chindia-alert.org/2013/07/31/divide-uttar-pradesh-into-four-states-mayawati-says/

Andhra state marked in yellow which merged wit...

Andhra state marked in yellow which merged with Telangana in white to form the state of Andhra Pradesh (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“The Indian government on Thursday approved the creation of a new state of Telangana out of the larger southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, hoping to quell long-standing agitation by those who argue that the region needs more independence after suffering decades of neglect.

 

India‘s home minister, Sushilkumar Shinde, said Hyderabad will be a common capital for both states for 10 years. A panel of ministers will be set up to work out the details of the split, he said.”

 

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