By T. Chiranjeevulu IAS(Ret), Founder President BCIF( BC Intellectuals Forum) "Water – Funds – Jobs"… these were the slogans that gave life to the Telangana movement. "Jobs" is an issue tied to the lives of lakhs of Telangana youth. The perception that Telangana was denied its fair share of government jobs in united Andhra Pradesh was one of the strongest foundations of the movement. The argument that outsiders had taken over jobs meant for locals carried the Telangana movement from universities to villages. That is why, during the movement, political parties and movement leaders gave assurances like "When Telangana comes, every household will get a job," "We will fill all vacant posts," and "Telangana youth will get justice in employment." Thousands of students and unemployed youth believed these promises and joined the movement. Many set aside their education and career opportunities to fight for the formation of the state, sacrific...