Telangana Employee Associations – Detailed Notes
The Telangana Movement gained strength through the active participation of employees, teachers, journalists, IT professionals, and private sector workers. Several associations were formed, each playing a crucial role in mobilizing people and leading protests. Below are the details of the major Telangana Employee Associations and their contributions.
1. Telangana NGO Association:
- Established in 1946 in the Nizam State as the Mulazim Union.
- First President: Abdul Gaffar Hussain.
- In 1967, renamed as the Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers (NGO) Association.
- Played a significant role in the 1969 Movement under the leadership of K.R. Amos and Swaminathan.
- On October 21, 2009, organized a massive employee rally in Siddipet.
2. Telangana Employees Association:
- Formed on July 25, 2001.
- First President: Vithal.
- Since 2004, has been releasing the annual Telangana Diary.
- Organized the Quit Telangana Movement in 2006.
- Leadership timeline:
- 2002–2005: A. Krishna Reddy (President)
- Later: D. Sudhakar, Swami Goud, Devi Prasad
- Currently: Karam Ravindra Reddy
3. Telangana Journalists Forum:
- Established on May 31, 2004 at Basheerabad Press Club under the leadership of Allam Narayana.
- In 2001, essays written by Telangana journalists were compiled into a book titled “May 31” by Allam Narayana and Kandukuri Ramesh.
4. Telangana Teachers Forum:
- Formed on September 20, 2006 at St. Peter’s High School.
- G. Sridhar served as Convener and temporary President.
5. Telangana IT Forum:
- Established in 2006 at the Arts College.
- Worked not only for Telangana statehood but also for securing job reservations for locals in companies like Wipro, Satyam, and HITEC City.
6. Telangana Lecturers Forum:
- Formed on July 8, 2007 for government, private, and aided college lecturers.
- First President: Murali Manohar.
- Vice Presidents: Chandrasekhar, Shabbir Ali, Krishna Kumar.
- General Secretary: Dr. Katti Venkataswamy.
- Currently, Katti Venkataswamy serves as President, and U. Siddeshwar as General Secretary.
7. Telangana Private Employees Association:
- Formed on June 15, 2008 at the Sundarayya Vignana Kendram.
- Works to ensure that 80% of private sector jobs in Greater Hyderabad and 100% of private jobs in districts are reserved for locals.
Conclusion:
The Telangana Movement was not only a political struggle but also a collective effort by various employee groups. The unity and determination of these associations played a crucial role in achieving Telangana statehood, making them an integral part of history.