Abolition of Mulki Rules
The abolition of Mulki rules significantly impacted Telangana’s employment rights. The local recognition period was reduced from 15 years to just 4 years, weakening the protections for Telangana natives. Additionally, previously illegal Andhra employees working in Telangana were legitimized under Paragraph 9 of Article 371(D), further diminishing job opportunities for locals.
Unequal Opportunities
Telangana was disproportionately affected as job protections were diluted. The reduction in local employment quotas allowed non-locals to occupy positions meant for Telangana residents. This led to widespread dissatisfaction and a growing sense of injustice among the people of the region.
Impact of the Six-Point Formula
Legal and Administrative Changes
The introduction of the Six-Point Formula centralized decision-making, undermining regional protections for Telangana. Instead of safeguarding the interests of locals, the formula facilitated further encroachments by non-locals. Telangana leaders felt betrayed by these developments, resulting in continuous dissatisfaction and resentment.
Subsequent Movements
The failure to address Telangana’s concerns led to persistent demands for a separate state. Various agitations and protests erupted as people sought to reclaim their rights and ensure regional justice. The discontent stemming from these injustices eventually contributed to the Telangana statehood movement.
Dissolution of Telangana Regional Committee
Formation and Dissolution
The Telangana Regional Committee was established in 1958 to safeguard Telangana’s interests. However, it was later dissolved, leaving Telangana without institutional protection for its land, resources, and employment rights. This move further marginalized the region and weakened its voice in governance.
Replacement with Regional Development Board
In place of the Telangana Regional Committee, a Regional Development Board was introduced. However, this board proved ineffective in addressing the grievances of Telangana, as it lacked real authority and decision-making power.
Abolition of Separate Budget Estimations
Previously, separate budget estimations were made for Telangana and Andhra regions to ensure balanced financial allocations. However, this provision was discontinued, leading to financial disparities and inadequate funding for Telangana’s development.
Violations of Presidential Orders
Misuse of Open Competition Vacancies
As per the Presidential Orders, vacancies not reserved for locals at district and zonal levels were meant to be filled through open competition. However, these posts were illegally reserved for non-locals and filled by Andhra candidates, depriving Telangana locals of their rightful opportunities.
Manipulation of Cadre Levels
To reduce the local reservation quotas, district-level cadres were upgraded to zonal-level cadres, lowering the reservation percentage from 80% to 70%. Similarly, non-gazetted cadres were converted into zonal gazetted cadres, further reducing the reservation for locals from 70% to 60%.
Improper Recruitment Practices
Reserved posts were often filled before conducting open competition, denying locals the opportunity to compete on merit. Additionally, thousands of candidates from Andhra submitted fake residency certificates to secure jobs meant for Telangana natives.
Injustice in State-Level Offices
There was severe discrimination against Telangana candidates in state secretariat offices, HOD offices, and other statewide institutions. Non-locals occupied a majority of these positions, further sidelining Telangana residents in government employment.
Exclusion of Institutions from Presidential Orders
Government-run universities, state-funded educational institutions, and boards were excluded from the scope of Presidential Orders. This exclusion further disadvantaged Telangana candidates in securing jobs and educational opportunities.
Illegal Transfers and Deputations
The provisions in Presidential Orders were misused to enable 99% of transfers from other regions to Telangana. Under Paragraph 14(F) of the Presidential Orders, Hyderabad City Zone was declared a free zone for police recruitments. However, this provision was misused to extend the free zone status to other government departments and institutions, facilitating the illegal transfer of non-locals into Telangana-based departments.
City Zone Manipulation
Hyderabad was separated from Zone 6 and declared a free zone for various sectors. This allowed illegal transfers and deputations of non-locals into Hyderabad-based departments, reducing employment opportunities for Telangana candidates.
Impact on Telangana
Loss of Job Opportunities
The widespread issuance of fake certificates, illegal transfers, and manipulation of reservation quotas resulted in Telangana candidates losing job opportunities. Non-locals dominated government positions, further marginalizing the local population.
Youth and Employee Discontent
The misuse of free zone provisions and illegal deputations caused widespread dissatisfaction among Telangana’s youth and employees. The lack of job security and unfair employment practices led to growing frustration and resentment.
Post-Jai Andhra Movement
After the 1973 Jai Andhra Movement, many of the benefits and safeguards achieved during the 1969 Telangana Movement were gradually eroded. This left Telangana at a greater disadvantage, further fueling the demand for a separate state.