Hyderabad: Major differences over the draft proposals prepared by state government on creation of new districts surfaced during the three-day exercise by the Cabinet subcommittee which met people’s representatives of all the existing 10 districts.
The panel met representatives of Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda and Warangal where it was obvious that the differences were major.
Gadwal MLA D.K. Aruna had earlier in the day led dharna in front of the MCR HRD, demanding creation of Gadwal district and opposing inclusion of the area in Wanaparthy district. Police had to disperse the protesters.
During the meeting also, while some of the people’s representatives demanded creation of new districts other than the proposed Nagarkurnool and Wanaparthy in addition to the existing Mahbubnagar, others suggested Narayanpet, Shadnagar and Kalwakurthy as new districts in addition to Gadwal.
Later when reorganisation of Warangal district came in for discussion, some suggested creation of Jangaon in addition to Mahbubabad, Bhupalapally and Warangal. They also opposed inclusion of Jangaon in proposed Yadadri district.
Another group sought creation of Mulugu and opposed inclusion of this in either Bhupalapally or Mahbubabad. However the subcommittee made it clear that it was only a preliminary exercise to elicit the opinion of local leaders on the proposals and a final decision would be taken once the CM convenes an all-party meeting.
