The media seems to be in an overdrive on how Rayala-Telangana is almost a reality and is coming out with various pros and cons for it though there is no statement or signal from either the GoM or union ministers that they have now went beyond the CWC resolution of granting Telangana with just the 10 districts. In fact, a week ago, Delhi media reported GoM said ‘No’ to both the UT and RayalaT proposals and as we approach the beginning of the winter session of Parliament, there seems to a deliberate leak in Delhi by planting the Rayala-Telangana idea in media’s midst. It is clear GoM didn’t recommend Rayala Telangana simply because they considered increasing 119 assembly seats in ...

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By Gautam Pingle An interesting historical fact has come to light which shows how politics in this state was planned and conducted. First, the issue which has to do with the number of Members of the Legislative Assembly. The web site of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, http://www.aplegislature.org/overview, says: “Consequent to the formation of State of Andhra Pradesh the 140 Members of Andhra State Legislative Assembly and 105 Members representing the Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad State were merged together resulting in the formation of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. In 1956, the Andhra Pradesh Legislature was Unicameral with only a Legislative Assembly consisting 245 Members… Due to delimitation of constituencies several ups and downs have taken place in the number of elected ...

Reports from Delhi say the Centre is sending several companies of paramilitary forces to Andhra Pradesh before the Dec 3 meet of cabinet. The last time UPA decided on the GoM, the Andhra region was in turbulence for several days due to the inaction of AP police. The Centre may not like similar disturbances now as it has very less time to proceed with and complete the process of AP bifurcation. Reports also say the Congress is assessing the number of ministers and MLAs who have decided to move to YSRCP and who would time their move soon after the cabinet’s decision on referring the Telangana bill to the President. These Congress leaders could spell further trouble for law and ...