How Hyderabad State was formed? Formation of Popular Ministry in 1952?

 

3Question: How Hyderabad State was formed? Formation of Popular Ministry in 1952?

 

Ans: (Include Police Action 1948)

1952 Formation of Democratic Government

Introduction

After the annexation of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union in 1948, the region underwent significant political and administrative transformation. Despite no change in territory, the former princely domain emerged as Hyderabad State, transitioning toward democratic governance. The landmark moment came in February 1952, with the first general elections that reshaped the political landscape—among the most crucial processes in solidifying democratic norms in the newly liberated region.

Nizam’s Hyderabad princely state was emerged as Hyderabad State without any geographical changes.

1^st General Elections, in Hyderabad State, were held in February 1952. The parties participated in these elections were: Congress Party, Communist Party, People’s Democratic Front, Peasants and Workers Party, Socialist Party, Scheduled Castes Federation Party.

In these elections, Communist Party won majority of seats in Telangana, Andhra and Madras. Communist Party believed that, if Telangana and Andhra are merged, definitely they can form their Government. With this view Communist Party intensified movement for the formation of Vishaalaandhra.

There were 16 districts in Hyderabad State.

1	Telangana 8 districts	95 MLAs
2	Maraata 5 districts	44 MLAs
3	Kannada 3 districts	36 MLAs
	Total	175 MLAs

 

Seats won by various parties:

1	Congress Party	93
2	PDF	42
3	Socialist Party	11
4	Workers’ Party	10
5	Scheduled Castes Federation Party	05
6	Independents	14

 

 

            Boorgula Ramakrishna Rao Ministry

	Boorgula Ramakrishna Rao	Chief Minister
	Digambara Rao Bindoo	Home Minister
	K. V. Ranga Reddy	Excise
	Vinayaka Rao Koratkor	Trade and Inustries
	G.S. Melkote	Finance
	Mehadi Nawaz Jung	Public Works
	Poolchand Gandhi	Public Health and
	Marri Chenna Reddy	Agriculture and Public distribution
	Anna Rao Ganamukhi	Local Administration
	Jagannatha Rao Chandarki	Law and Endowments
	Valluri Basava Raju	Labour and Rehabilitation
	Shankar Dev	Social Welfare
	Devi Singh Chouhan	Rural reconstruction

 

 

Opposition Party – Peoples Democratic Front.

Opposition Party leader – V.D. Deshpandey (Maratwada).

Speaker – Kashinath Rao Vaidya

Deputy Speaker – Pampanna Gouda

 

M.K. Vellodi, an ICS officer, was the chief advisor to Boorgula Ramakrishna Rao ministry. From this it is clear that Boorgula Ramakrishna Rao was the CM for name sake. Real power was exercised by Vellodi.

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Conclusion

The 1952 general elections in Hyderabad State marked the first full-fledged democratic transition from feudal and princely rule to a modern electoral system. It reflected both the promise and contradictions of Indian democracy in the early years after independence. While the Congress formed the government and attempted to steer the state toward progress, its authority was diluted by the lingering control of the central government through figures like M.K. Vellodi.

The elections also exposed the deep linguistic, cultural, and political cleavages within Hyderabad State, with competing aspirations emerging from Telangana, Marathwada, and the Kannada-speaking districts. Although efforts were made to unify the state under a common governance framework, the unresolved issues of land, representation, and regional identity continued to simmer beneath the surface.

The seeds of future political changes, including linguistic reorganization in 1956 and the eventual formation of Telangana state in 2014, were planted during this critical phase. The 1952 elections were not just a procedural milestone; they were a turning point in the region’s political consciousness, shaping its destiny for decades to come.