Telangana was officially recognized as the 29th state of India, emerging from the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh. The movement for the formation of Telangana began in the early 1950s, driven by a demand for greater autonomy and recognition of the regional identity of the people in Telangana. Protests and political mobilizations gained momentum over the decades, leading to heightened demands for a separate state, especially after the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956, which merged Telangana with the Andhra region, creating discontent among the locals.

By the early 2010s, the demand for Telangana statehood intensified, leading to significant public protests, known as the Telangana movement. In 2013, the central government announced its decision to create a separate state of Telangana. The formation was formalized in the Parliament of India, leading to the establishment of the new state on June 2, 2014. Hyderabad was designated as the joint capital for both Telangana and the residual Andhra Pradesh for a period of ten years while a new capital for the latter was to be developed.

The birth of Telangana marked a significant milestone in Indian politics, as it encapsulated the complexities of regional identity, governance, and the aspirations of local populations for self-determination. The reorganization aimed to empower the local population politically and administratively while fostering economic development tailored to the region’s needs and opportunities.