It Is –unfortunate that a major issue has broken out between the new
states of Andhra Pradesh and Telengana over the addition of 7 Mandals
which will be affected by submersion by the gigantic Polavaram dam. It
is reflection of things is being handled. Instead of bringing states
together, one finds that rivers are dividing States and creating
enduring animosity between them. This is not healthy for Indian
democracy. When parliament passes a law, it should mean that there is
wide consensus and that the law will be respected. As soon as the Andhra
Pradesh Re=organization Bill was passed, we find that Telengana has
said that it is going to court This is not a healthy tradition since
every state will then go to court, using the vast financial resources
of a state government.
