A delegation of Ministers from Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions stated in their report submitted to Srikrishna Committee on Friday that the demand for statehood to Telangana should be treated as a cognizable offence under IPC as it had the potential of disintegrating the country itself.

The Centre should not give credence to demands for self-rule and self-respect as it will sow seeds for disintegration of the country. Asking for a separate State on these grounds is equivalent to waging a war against Indian Union. It is most reprehensible and dubious ground for formation of a new State under Article 3 of the Constitution, the delegation of 16 Ministers said in their report.

Published Date : Saturday, Aug 7, 07:28pm IST

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