What was the immediate reason behind granting statehood to the Andhra region after the independence of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - Death of Potti Sriramulu caused great unrest and resulted in violent outbursts in Andhra region.
Potti Sriramulu, a Congress leader and a veteran Gandhian, went on an indefinite fast that led to his death after 56 days. This caused great unrest and resulted in violent outbursts in Andhra region. People in large numbers took to the streets. Many were injured or lost their lives in police firing. In Madras, several legislators resigned their seats in protest. Finally, the Prime Minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state in December 1952.