Fri May 30 05:50:00 UTC 2025: **Telangana Celebrates a Decade of Statehood: A Look Back at the Journey**

**Hyderabad, India** – Telangana is commemorating its 10th anniversary as an officially recognized state on June 2nd, marking the culmination of a decades-long struggle for self-determination. The Telangana government is hosting grand celebrations to mark the milestone. As the state celebrates, it’s crucial to remember the key events that paved the way for its formation:

* **1948:** Following India’s independence, Hyderabad State, including present-day Telangana, was annexed into the Indian Union through “Police Action” on September 17th. The state remained separate for eight years.
* **1956:** The central government merged Hyderabad State’s Telangana region with the Andhra region, forming Andhra Pradesh, under the “Gentlemen’s Agreement,” which aimed to protect Telangana’s interests.
* **1969:** Protests erupted in Telangana, led by students and the public, due to perceived violations of the Gentlemen’s Agreement. Police crackdowns resulted in approximately 300 deaths. Marri Chenna Reddy founded the “Telangana Praja Samithi” party to advance the movement politically.
* **1973:** Prime Minister Indira Gandhi introduced the “Six-Point Formula” to address regional disparities, temporarily halting the separatist movement.
* **2001:** K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) resigned from the Telugu Desam Party to form the “Telangana Rashtra Samithi” (TRS), with the goal of achieving statehood. He gained support from key figures such as Professor Jayashankar.
* **2009:** KCR’s hunger strike galvanized the movement, drawing widespread support. Student Srikanth Chary’s self-immolation became a symbol of the cause. The central government announced it would initiate the process for Telangana’s formation.
* **2010:** The central government formed the Justice Srikrishna Committee to assess the situation, which proposed six possible solutions.
* **2011-2012:** Dissatisfaction with the Srikrishna Committee’s report led to the formation of the “Joint Action Committee” (JAC), led by Professor Kodandaram, which organized mass movements like the Million March and the “Sakala Janula Samme” (all-people’s strike).
* **2013:** The Congress Working Committee (CWC) approved the creation of Telangana with 10 districts and Hyderabad as its capital.
* **2014:** Despite opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, the Telangana Bill was passed in both houses of the Indian Parliament with broad support. On June 2nd, Telangana officially became India’s 29th state.

Telangana’s journey to statehood was fraught with challenges and sacrifices. As the state celebrates its 10th anniversary, it acknowledges the struggles and aspirations of its people while looking forward to a future of continued growth and development.

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