In the peaceful slants lining Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, the gathering of 21 addressed towns known as Kotia. The occupants of this village are confronted with solitary trouble as the Lok Sabha decisions approach on May 13, 2024. These towns, located approximately 50 kilometers from Koraput and 150 kilometers from Vishakhapatnam, are crucial to the ongoing regional debate between the adjacent states.
Kotia’s Voting Dilemma between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
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Despite falling under Odisha’s jurisdiction, Andhra Pradesh has sincerely tried to provide its surrounding towns with comparable working environments and relationships. Disturbed by the condition of the locale, this remembered making do with choices for different degrees of association. The compassionate sign is needed to empower the energy of having a spot and address the fundamentals of the occupants amidst the deficiency, including their commitment.
Sunil Kumar Biswa (Secretary of Koraput Vikas Parisad) helps develop Koraput. He tells us about Kotia’s past. Records say Kotia has belonged to Odisha since 1936. At first, it was with a ruler called Jeypore Zamindary. When Odisha was made a state, it became part of it. But in 1971, Andhra Pradesh said Kotia was theirs. Since then, there’s been a fight over it.
Even though it is under Odisha, Andhra Pradesh is trying to help. They give similar things to Kotia as they do to their villages. They even hold elections there. Its story shows how brutal border fights are. People are unsure of their identity, and as the final voting day draws nearer, individuals in the village must choose. Although they adore Odisha, they also require assistance from Andhra Pradesh. No one understands what will occur in this village. The conflict is not over, despite the promises made by leaders from both states to assist. Individuals in Kotia need their voices heard and to live calmly.
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