Telangana, the 29th State of the country is now a reality.The Lok Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill 2013 with a voice vote on Tuesday
After Union Home minister Shinde started the debate, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj said in-principle her party supports separate Telangana.
Speaker picked up her words and announced that the Bill has been passed by voice vote.
Mixed reactions were observed form the politicians of both regions and here are some reactions of noted leaders on State bifurcation
Chandrababu:
Bill was introduced in such a dictatorial manner.Congress party was splitting the State only to crush the TDP .They were not followed the process
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRCP):
“Today is black day in history of the country.Sonia Gandhi behaved like a dictator.May be situations would have been much better in Pakistan.”
Harish Rao (TRS):
“It is a win of Telangana people.We are dedicating it to late Professor Jayashankar.
Seemandhra people in Hyderabad can continue to live in the city happily.The state was created with the untiring efforts of TRS chief K.Chandrasekhara Rao,
Kesava Rao (TRS):
“This is Happiest Day in my life and no more words can describe it.”
Ch Vidyasagar Rao (BJP):
” Sonia Gandhi behaved like Apara Kaali Maata to complete the passing of Bill.”
B Vinod (TRS):
“400 MPs raised their hands in support of Telangana Bill in Lok Sabha which means everyone supported the seperate state.”
Modugula Venugopal reddy:
Throat of Seemandhra was cut in the Parliament.Severe injustice was done to Seemandhra people
Nama Nageswarao:
The wish of Telangana people is fulfilled today.It is my privilege to vote infavour of the bill.
Errabelli Dayakararao:
We are thanking Congress, Sonia Gandhi and Chandrababu Naidu for helping to get the new state.
Vijaya Shanti (Congress):
“ Today is happiest day in my life and we will focus on development of Telangana from now on.Sonia Gandhi has given the state crossing several hurdles.
Kavuri Samabasiva Rao (Cong) :
“I will approach Supreme Court which can only stop this state bifurcation.”
Asaduddin Owaisi (MIM):
“This is against democracy and not the appropriate way to pass the bill.What happens if BJP uses same strategy to pass POTA (Prevention Of Terrorism Act) if they come to power after elections.”
Payyavula Kesav (TDP):
“We will work for development of Seemandhra.”
Devi Prasad (TRS):
“This is result of dedication of KCR.”
Palvai Govardhan Reddy (Cong):
“Sonia Gandhi is Durga Matha and Aadi Parasakthi who made sure the Bill is passed.”
Sushil Kumar Shinde (Cong) :
“We have promised and we have delivered.”
Venkaiah Naidu :
This is the darkest day in the history of Parliament.The house is being run by keeping the people of the country in dark.
Damodar Rahjanarasimha:
Tit for tat.(Bill approved in LS with voice vote just assembly rejected it voice vote)
Lagadapati:
We did all to stop the bifurcation of the state.But, it is sad that the new state of Telangana became a reality.
Uttam Kumar reddy:
It is the result of the people who have laid down their lives for the sake of Telangana.
Jaipal Reddy :
We will do justice for Seemandhra people.The dream of Telangana people has became a reality now.
Siva Prasad (TDP-MP) :
We will teach a lesson to political parties in the next elections.I am ashamed for being a member of this house.
Kodandaram (TJAC):
The success is dedicated for those who have laid down their lives fighting for Telangana.
