Congressmen with business interests blocking Telangana state: M Kodandaram, TJAC Convenor

M Kodandaram, convenor of Telangana Joint Action Committee talks to ET about the Telangana statehood and delays in it's path. Edited Excerpts.


What are your views on Rayala Telangana, a state with 10 districts of Telangana and two of Rayalaseema?
Rayala Telangana is, perhaps, not a good idea because the 10 districts of Telangana are geographically contiguous and culturally similar — they have a common past and political history, giving them sense of identity. Adding two districts from the Rayalaseema region will unnecessarily create differences within this region once again.