Lucid analysis of smaller states include A.P.

Out of government at the time, Chidambaram argued that though not all states needed to be bifurcated or trifurcated, division would be a wise solution if the demand were based on size, population and geographical characteristics .“In my view, there is a strong case for the creation of Vidarbha (out of Maharashtra) and Telangana (out of Andhra Pradesh). Uttar Pradesh and Bihar should also be further divided,” he reasoned .

Keeping aside political posturing, one aspect is increasingly becoming crystal clear: Delhi’s Dec. 9 announcement on taking steps towards creating a separate Telangana state was definitely not a knee-jerk reaction.

It was a well-thought out decision which has the blessings of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi as well. “I have promised Telangana state to the people of the region way back in 2004. How can I go back?” is the one question that she is reportedly posing to coastal Congress leaders ever since they started opposing division .

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