• In 1996, a non-government organization was formed which was headed by Jaya Prakash Narayana and this changed into a Political party in 2006.
• From the beginning, the party opposed the formation of Telangana state. Party leader Jaya Prakash Narayana said that the formation of Telangana State is not the only solution to all the problems.

The UPA government’s stance on the Telangana issue from 2004 to 2014 displayed significant fluctuations and faced criticism for its handling:

1. Initial Promise (2004):

   The UPA government initially promised the creation of Telangana upon coming into power in 2004, aligning with regional aspirations and electoral commitments.

2. Delayed Action:

   Despite the early promise, it took over five years before any formal announcement was made, indicating a hesitant approach to the divisive issue.

3. Announcement by Chidambaram (2009):

   In December 2009, then Finance Minister P. Chidambaram announced that the government had decided in principle to establish the state of Telangana, reviving hopes for its formation.

4. Appointment of Sri Krishna Committee:

   Following the announcement, the government retracted its straightforward approach by appointing the Justice Sri Krishna Committee to examine the issue further, which led to prolonged ambiguity and no definitive progress.

5. Renewed Commitment (2013):

   The UPA, under mounting pressure, again decided in principle to create Telangana in 2013, and the decision was later endorsed by the cabinet.

6. Contentious Legislative Process:

   The process in the Lok Sabha involved suspending a significant number of members from the Seemandhra region, highlighting the divisive nature of the state’s creation.

7. Lack of Transparency:

   The bill’s passage was marked by a lack of transparency, notably with a blackout of the parliamentary debate on television, which undermined the credibility of the proceedings.

8. Neglect of Seemandhra Concerns:

   The concerns of the Seemandhra region were largely unaddressed in the final discussions, contributing to further discontent and criticism of the process.

The handling of the Telangana formation by the UPA was criticized for its lack of consistency, transparency, and inclusivity, ultimately affecting the perception of this significant political and regional development.

• The Telangana Praja Front (TPF) was established on October 9, 2010, at Maruthi Gardens in Lakadikapul, with Gaddar inaugurated as its president.
• Nalamasa Krishna was appointed as the Secretary General of the TPF.
• At the inaugural meeting, some attendees, including Vimalakka, objected to the TPF’s decision to abstain from parliamentary elections and subsequently exited the meeting.
• Gaddar articulated that the formation of the TPF aimed to consolidate various Telangana movement groups under a single umbrella, presenting an alternative to conventional parliamentary politics.
• The TPF asserted that forming a “Democratic Telangana State” was essential for advancing the economic, social, and political development of marginalized communities, the downtrodden, and women in Telangana.
• The TPF held a significant meeting called “Day of Martyrs Sacrifice” (Amaraveerula Tyagaphalitha Dinam) on December 9, 2010, at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad.
• Gaddar stepped down from his position as president of the TPF on April 19, 2012, after which Akula Bhumaiah took over the leadership.
• Subsequently, Maddhileti succeeded Bhumaiah as president of the Telangana Praja Front.