Telangana movement will fizzle out: TDP

HYDERABAD: The Opposition Telugu Desam is of the opinion that Sakala Janula Samme and the T-movement will gradually fizzle out.Observing the developments in the Congress camp, particularly in Delhi, the TDP is of the view the Central government may not take any decision in favour of Telangana.A senior TDP leader said: “The Congress-led UPA Government is unlikely to take any immediate decision on T.At the most, the Congress may adopt the same path chosen by former prime minister Indira Gandhi.” After the Telangana agitation in 1969 and Jai Andhra movement in 1972, Indira Gandhi took a tough stance and opposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.AICC president Sonia Gandhi may also adopt the same stance of Indira Gandhi, another TDP leader felt.The Opposition TDP is also of the opinion that the Centre may not announce any special package for Telangana region considering its backwardness.“If the Centre announces any package on the lines of Gorkhaland, similar demands will crop up in Rayal aseema and North Coastal Andhra which are also backward,” the TDP said.Another option before the Congress high command to resolve the T issue is to go for a Second States Reorganisation Committee (SRC) with a time frame after the end of the current consultation process.However, the Second SRC option may not be a solution as numerous such demands may crop up across the country, a TDP leader said.According to the TDP camp, the resentment against Sakala Janula Samme is growing among Telangana people, particularly among students, farmers and daily wagers as it had already entered the 28th day.