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Formation Of Andhra Pradesh Activist Potti Sriramulu advocated inclusion of the Telugu-speaking areas of Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra in an Andhra state. He conducted a hunger strike until Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru promised to form an Andhra state. On 19 October 1952, when Nehru’s promise had not been fulfilled, Sriramulu began fasting again at Maharshi … Read more
Salient features of A.P. Reorganisation Bill The Bill envisages Hyderabad as the common capital. The Andhra Pradesh Governor will be Governor for both successor States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The common capital includes the existing area notified as Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Centre shall form expert committee to suggest a new capital of … Read more
The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, was an Act of the Parliament of India that bifurcated the state of Andhra Pradesh into two new states, TelanganaTelangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Act was passed on 18 February 2014 and came into effect on 2 June 2014. The Act was passed following … Read more