The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) played a crucial role in advocating for the formation of Telangana through its Kakinada Resolution (1997). During this meeting in Kakinada, the BJP officially supported the creation of smaller states, including Telangana, and introduced the slogan “One Vote – Two States”. The party promised to take action on these demands if it came to power.
Impact of the Kakinada Resolution
The resolution gained strong support from voters in Telangana, helping the BJP win three MP seats in the region:
- Karimnagar
- Secunderabad
- Mahbubnagar
Formation of Small States (1999–2000)
After Atal Bihari Vajpayee became Prime Minister in 1999, his government facilitated the formation of three new states in 2000:
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Uttarakhand
However, the demand for Telangana was stalled due to opposition from Chandrababu Naidu, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Ale Narendra’s Contributions
BJP MP Ale Narendra was a strong advocate for Telangana’s statehood. In 2000, he introduced a Private Member Bill in the Lok Sabha to push for Telangana’s formation. However, frustrated with the BJP’s inaction, he:
- Left BJP in 2001
- Founded the Telangana Sadhana Samithi to intensify the struggle for statehood.
Telangana Sadhana Samithi and Merger
In 2002, Telangana Sadhana Samithi merged with the newly formed Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), led by K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), further strengthening the movement for a separate Telangana.
Controversies Surrounding Ale Narendra
In 2007, Ale Narendra faced legal troubles due to allegations of:
- Human trafficking
- Forgery of passports
These controversies negatively impacted his political career and his role in the Telangana movement
