Diwakar’s cup of T on Seema has no takers

The proposal of former minister, Mr J.C. Diwakar Reddy, to merge Rayalaseema region with Telangana in case the Justice Srikrishna Committee recommends bifurcation of the state has not gone down well with several Telangana leaders.
Many of them cutting across party lines have rejected the plan outright. The former minister and senior Congress legislator, Mr R. Damodar Reddy said, “Injustice to the Telangana region was done during the rule of Chief Ministers hailing from Rayalaseema region. The people of Telangana are frightened of them. Several goons from that region have come here and illegally occupied prime lands in Hyderabad. How can we accept such a proposal from Mr Diwakar Reddy?” he asked.
“Slowly the slogan of United AP is fading. The structure of united Andhra is collapsing like a pack of cards,” said Prof. Kodandaram, convener of Telangana JAC. “That is a good sign for those who want the state to be bifurcated, but I can never welcome Mr Diwakar Reddy’s suggestion on Rayala-Telangana. It is absurd,” he said.
Another former minister, Mr K. Jana Reddy, said that till Justice Srikrishna panel submits its reports on bifurcation of the state it would be better for senior leaders of parties not to make comments. “Those making proposals for mergers and separations should submit their arguments before the panel and keep quiet,” he said.