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AP creates three states because of the 3 capitals issue?
The dispute over AP's 3 capitals has become a contentious political issue in the region. There is a growing demand for the bifurcation of AP into 3 states. Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao demanded that Uttarandhra be made a separate state if Visakha is not accepted as the capital. Now Rayalaseema leaders are also demanding a different state. Apart from the parties, many leaders demand that Rayalaseema be the capital; otherwise, a separate state should be created.
Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao demanded that Visakhapatnam be made the capital; otherwise, it should be declared a new state. He said that they left with partition after spending all revenue in the US and developing Hyderabad city. If that mistake is repeated, the region will have to remain backward for another 70 years.
He added that anyone who wants Amaravati to be the capital should relocate there. The subject sparked a political conflict among the opposition parties due to Dharmana Prasada Rao’s remarks in one of the meetings yesterday.
Rayalaseema leaders responded to Dharmana Prasada Rao’s comments. Baireddy Vishnuvardhan Reddy of BJP and Srinivasala Reddy of TDP demanded a separate state. TDP (Telugu Desam Party) cadres have also endorsed BJP’s demand for a greater Rayalaseema region.
