Question

Read the para and comment on it.
" In combined Andhra Pradesh, the frequent change of Chief Ministers by the central Congress leadership and the imposition of leaders from above created a bad taste. There was a feeling that the Andhra Pradesh leadership was not getting respect from the national Congress leadership. This was perceived as an insult to the pride of the Telugu people. N T Rama Rao (NTR), popular film actor, chose to take up this cause. He began the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on his 60th birthday in 1982. He said that the TDP stood for the honour and self respect of the Telugu speaking people (Teluguvari atma gauravam). He argued that the State could not be treated as a lower office of the Congress party"

Answer 1

i) The formation of Telugu Desam Party by N T Rama Rao (NTR), a famous film actor in 1982 marked the beginning of a regional party in Andhra Pradesh.
ii) The Telugu speaking people were unhappy with the treatment they received from the Congress party at the Centre.
iii) The frequent changes in the state leadership led to the resentment among the people. They felt insulted by the dominant party.
iv) Hence the party was formed and supported by the people as it was the symbol of honor and respect among the people of the Telugu region.
v) It was clear from this incident that the regional aspirations aroused from the feeling of being dominated by the other group led to the formation of the regional party.