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Bhuma couple seeks Rayala Telangana state

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January 2nd, 2010

By Our Correspondent

Nandyal (Kurnool)



Jan. 1: Former MP Bhuma Nagi Reddy and Allagadda MLA Shobha Nagi Reddy said Rayala Telangana state should be by merging Rayalaseema and Telangana regions if the state division was imminent. The Bhuma couple along with their followers celebrated New Year at their residence in Allagadda on Friday.



Speaking on the occasion, they said there was nothing wrong for leaders of Telangana region to demand a separate state and alleged that the policies of the Congress and the Telugu Desam (TD) were responsible for the present unrest in the state.

The Bhuma couple said it was proper for presidents of all parties to attend the state-level all party meet in New Delhi on January 5. They demanded that the Centre elicit opinion of people in the state on formation of Telangana state and work for restoration of peace in the state. They urged students to stage protests in a peaceful manner.



The Bhuma couple said Rayalaseema was more backward than Telangana and added that they would oppose merger of Rayalaseema with Andhra region in case of state division. They said either Gre-ater Rayalaseema or Rayala Telangana be formed. They welcomed the Praja Rajyam president, Mr K. Chiranjeevi’s statement supporting unified state.



They alleged that situation worsened due to the inefficiency of the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, and urged parties to take a clear stand on the issue.