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The comparison is not entirely justified. However, the creation of Telangana state could revive the sporadic aspirations of those who have been demanding a separate state of Vidarbha.
Vidarbha is rich in mineral and forest wealth, but has remained a laggard when it comes to development. The difference with the rest of Maharashtra is not so much of ethnic or linguistic nature. Economically though the region remains a stark contrast when put next to wealthier western Maharashtra. With farmer’s suicides often being the only reason the region is in news, there is much need to put the house in order here. The Telangana case could make people of Vidarbha consider the option positively although the leaders from the region have only used the threat for temporary political gains. Is a resource rich smaller Vidarbha better off on its own? Smaller states are easier to administer, but that is no guarantee for success. Is there strong leadership present in Vidarbha to steer it to the development they wish to achieve, but have been deprived of?
And where does the division stop? There are those waiting in queue…Gorkhaland, Tulu nadu…and the feeble beginning of a chatter about a separate Mumbai.
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Author: Prachi Wagh | Published Dec 10, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Vidarbh: History 1) 1853 :- After British conquests from Mughals and Marathas in central India, in 1853 “Nagpur Province” was formed with Nagpur as capital. It was administered by a commissioner under the central government. 2) 1861 :- “Central Province “ was formed by britishers with Nagpur as capital. 3) 1903 :- On 1 st October Berar was also placed under the administration of the commissioner of Central Provinces. It was now named as “CP and Berar” 4) 1935 :- Government of India Act , passed by British parliament formed provincial assembly, providing for an election. “CP and Berar” was kept a separate entity with Nagpur as capital. 5) 1950 :- When constitution of India went into effect in 1950 CP and Berar became “Madhya Pradesh”, with Nagpur as capital. 6) 1956 :- “Vidarbha State” with Nagpur as capital was recommended by Fazal Ali states reorganization commission (SRC). 7) 1960 :- On 1 st May the Vidarbha state, favoured by Fazal Ali SRC, was merged with, a newly formed Maharashtra State. Culturally, linguistically (Varhadi), historically and politically this region has nothing in common with rest of the Maharashtra. After its merger with newly formed state of Maharashtra in 1960, the region has become a colony of western Maharashtra ; 1000 km away from state capital. Nagpur city is THE ONLY CITY IN INDIA TO HAVE LOST A STATE CAPITAL STATUS. "Nagpur pact" signed by separate state leaders/ western Maharashtra leaders and central leaders of congress party , seaaled the fate of this region. First and foremost promise of that pact - one session of 6 weeks duration, of Maharashtra assembly in Nagpur every year, dedicated to discuss vidarbha problems only - was never kept. Other assurances were conveniently forgotten. The " Heart of India" - in Nehru`s words remains backward, satisfying needs of western Maharashtra.
By vikki | Jan 30, 2010 | 11:22 PM | Login to flag commentVidarbha Express was stopped by Youth Force near NAgpur for the demand of seperate Vidarbha Sate.....Guys or fellow Maharashtrians do you know who was the President of this force Mikky Bakshi, a sardar who came from Punjab and now demanding seperate state (He was demanding staethood for the progress of Vidharbha..i wonder why then he had to leave Punjab ??...for your information half of Punjab is still poor....most of the illegal indian migrants caught and died while travelling in foreign countries are Punjabis & Gujaratis) ....jai ho Maharashtra ki.....dont be surpeised if outsiders demandiong seperate Pune, Nashik Thane, Mum,bai Navi Mumbai states in the future. The process has already begun in Mumbai and Pune where several outsiders are elected as MLAs with the help of fellow migrants from their own states....and definitely one day they will have majority in the Vidhansabha to DIVIDE MAHARASHTRA. Still Jay Maharashtra ???
By karan | Dec 14, 2009 | 05:54 PM | Login to flag commentif we go to think logical...........this idea will not work
By rochelle rajguru | Dec 10, 2009 | 07:13 PM | Login to flag comment