Following several rounds of talks with leaders of the two regions, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi came up with an eight-point plan on April 12, 1969. Telangana leaders rejected the plan and protests continued under the aegis of Telangana Praja Samiti.
In 1972, Jai Andhra movement started in Andhra-Rayalaseema regions as a counter to Telangana struggle.
On September 21, 1973, a political settlement was reached with the Centre and a 6-point formula put in place to placate people of the two regions.
In 1985, employees from Telangana region cried foul over appointments in government departments and complained about ‘injustice' done to people of the region.
