Why was Telangana separated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014?

The separation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh in 2014 was primarily driven by long-standing concerns over regional disparities. When the two regions were merged in 1956, a regional committee was established to ensure that the Telangana region—which was considered economically and educationally less advanced than the coastal areas of the state—received adequate attention and protection.12

Over time, it became widely perceived that these socioeconomic gaps were not improving, leading to persistent grievances among the people of Telangana. While an initial movement for statehood in the late 1960s was suppressed, the demand gained significant momentum by the start of the 21st century. This resurgence was spearheaded by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), a political party formed in 2001 specifically to advocate for a separate state. Following years of discussion—particularly regarding the status of Hyderabad, which served as a major economic hub—the Indian parliament approved the creation of Telangana in February 2014, and the state was officially formed on June 2, 2014.12