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Introduction - Telangana Issue  The struggle for self-determination for Telangana has lasted since 1947, ever since Indian independence. A major princely state of India which has issues similar to those of Kashmir is Hyderabad. Their fate too was undecided. The ruler wanted to remain independent, but faced immense pressure from India. The Nizam made a series of bad decisions, leaving behind peculiar problems. The question was whether Telangana should become part of Vishal Andhra, a bigger state. The idea was never Telangana separating from India, it was Telangana separating from Andhra Pradesh. Telangana was merged with Andhra against popular vote. This separation was not like the creation of Jharkhand or Chattisgarh wherein separation came after a struggle against a pre-existing state for newly emerged grievances. This region was always wanting to be independent. They were clubbed against as one against their view, and they chose to reverse that action.  Telangana in 2014 bec...

Introduction:  The Bhopal Gas Tragedy happened under the Union Carbide, and its Boss was Warren Anderson. He is living is Long Island currently, and has never had to undergo trial. The event happened in 1984.  Union Carbide In India  Union Carbide was manufacturing a pesticide called Seven. This was a chemical based pesticide. This plant was set up in Bhopal because through the 70-80’s The Government of India was under very tight state control.  The only way an MNC could come in was via a tie u with the state/central government. In this case, the state partner of UC [49% Shares] was MP Government. [51% Shares] Hence, the blame of the disaster also goes as a majority to the MP Government. All employees here were Indians. The only thing from the US was an Annual Visit from state dignitaries.  Why Bhopal?  In the 60’s and 70’s India has experimented with the Green Revolution which lead to an agricultural boom. UC saw this as an opportunity to manufacture and s...