Formation of Andhra State (1953)
The first linguistic state of independent India
Andhra State was India's first state carved on linguistic lines — it triggered the States Reorganisation Commission (1953) and the broader reorganisation of 1956.
1 Oct 1953
Telugu districts of Madras
Kurnool
Guntur
T. Prakasam Pantulu
C. M. Trivedi
Potti Sreeramulu
Martyr
58-day fast; died 15 Dec 1952
T. Prakasam
First CM
'Andhra Kesari'
N. Sanjeeva Reddy
Deputy CM
Later CM & President of India
C. M. Trivedi
First Governor
- First state of independent India formed purely on linguistic basis.
- Consisted of 11 Telugu districts of Madras Presidency.
- Sri Bagh Pact honoured — Kurnool (Rayalaseema) as capital, Guntur (Coastal) as High Court.
- Set the precedent for the States Reorganisation Commission (Dec 1953).
19 Oct 1952
Sreeramulu begins fast in Madras.
15 Dec 1952
Sreeramulu dies — statewide riots.
19 Dec 1952
Nehru announces separate Andhra.
Aug 1953
Andhra State Act passed.
1 Oct 1953
Andhra State inaugurated.
- 1 Oct 1953 · Capital Kurnool · HC at Guntur.
- First CM: T. Prakasam; Deputy CM: N. Sanjeeva Reddy.
- Formed after Sreeramulu's fast (15 Dec 1952).
- Triggered SRC (1953) which recommended 1956 reorganisation.
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Why Kurnool as capital? (Sri Bagh Pact)
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