Past few years have been stressful for a person of Telugu
origin, be it a supporter of separate state or in favour of a unified state.
The agitations had a bad impact on the economy of the state, which at one
point, not distant past, has been the most talked about for its booming economy.
People in favour of a separate state for Telangana should
not misunderstand ‘United Telugu Front’ to a ‘Unified State’. Regardless of
Telangana state being formed or not it is apparent that a deep division has
been created between Telugu people from Telangana and Non-Telangana region
because of vested interests of Politicians and so called well-wishers. This
division should be cured with utmost urgency and care, otherwise Telugu people
will only have failed state(s). Idea behind ‘United Telugu Front’ is to have a common
organisation for Telugu people which is non-political and which helps us fight
as a single force.
It is very clear, after the issue of bail to a political
leader, that central government doesn't care about us, the common man, of the
state. As long as they win in next general elections they are ready to do
literally anything. Sadly this is the state of every major political party,
there are one or two small political parties that are an exception but they
don’t get any media coverage as they don’t have their own media house.
Regardless of Telangana state formed or not we, the Telugu
people, should be united. Unity is the only way we can keep the corrupt
political leaders at bay. We can’t do the same mistake we did few hundred years
ago when British rulers started taking control of our land.
Today, apart from Telangana statehood issue Telugu people
are suffering from other grave issues like share of water from other states, failing
agricultural system and poverty among many others. We have been depending on our
elected governments to solve these problems for many decades now and they
failed us miserably, not because they couldn't solve but just because political
parties thrive on keeping these issues alive. If we don’t do anything and rely
on governments believe me these issues will still remain for generations to
come.
Why should we leave the issue of separate state, which is
very sensitive and of utmost importance to us and our future generations, in the hands of our political leaders? Why should we keep
waiting for statements from central government, which by the way doesn't know a
damn about us or our problems? Why can't we discuss among ourselves on all the
problems we are experiencing and come to a peaceful, useful and importantly a
common decision?
Under the united front we shall openly discuss among
ourselves about pros and cons of having one or two states. After extensive
discussion on all the issues regarding separate state we can come to a common
conclusion, not a Telangana people or Andhra people conclusion but a Telugu
peoples' conclusion. If the decision is in favour of separate state we should
discuss on how assets and liabilities will be divided, we should discuss how
each new state will be helped by the other to develop, being administered by
two different governments does not mean that Telugu people can’t be united. If
the decision is in favour of having a single state then we should discuss on
how to solve the root causes of the agitation.
Lastly after seeing all the news about the games our
political parties are playing with our beliefs I hope we make a turning that
brings joy to any true Telugite.
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