Archive · 18 Jul 2025
BJP Urges Action on Maharashtra's 14-Village Claim
Some villages on the border between Telangana and Maharashtra are wanted by both states.
Maharashtra is trying to take these villages.
The BJP in Telangana wants the Telangana government to be clear about what it will do.
Maharashtra says it has records showing the villages belong to them, and the people there vote in Maharashtra.
The BJP wants the state to check Maharashtra's claims and talk to the villagers.
Many villagers reportedly do not want to join Maharashtra.
BJP in Telangana urges the state government to clarify its stance on Maharashtra's claim over 14 border villages.
Maharashtra's Revenue Minister stated the government initiated the merger process, citing revenue records and registered voters.
The Telangana BJP calls for verification of Maharashtra's claims and dialogue with affected residents.
Many villagers reportedly oppose the merger, preferring to remain in Telangana.
The BJP wants Telangana CM to publicly assert Telangana’s territorial integrity.
- Who
- The Telangana BJP, Maharashtra Revenue Minister, Telangana government, and residents of the 14 villages.
- What
- The Telangana BJP demands the state government clarify its position on Maharashtra's attempt to merge 14 border villages.
- When
- The statement was released on Friday, following Maharashtra's announcement of the merger process.
- Where
- The border villages between Telangana and Maharashtra.
- Why
- Maharashtra is seeking to incorporate the villages, citing revenue records, leading the Telangana BJP to call for action.
Telangana BJP's Stance
Maharashtra Government's Stance
Government's Position
Telangana BJP's Stance
Wants clarification from Telangana government on Maharashtra's claim.
Maharashtra Government's Stance
N/A
Course of Action
Telangana BJP's Stance
Advocates for verification of Maharashtra's claims and dialogue with residents.
Maharashtra Government's Stance
N/A
- Issue
- Disputed border villages
- Villages Involved
- 14
- States Involved
- Telangana, Maharashtra
- Claim Basis
- Maharashtra: Revenue records; Residents' registration
- Political Party Involved
- Telangana BJP
