Why is it in the news?
- Telangana Govt Declares ‘Jaya Jayahe Telangana’ As State Song, No Decision Yet on State Emblem.
More about the news:
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the approval of ‘Jaya Jayahe Telangana’ as the state song, available in two versions – a shorter one of two-and-a-half minutes and a full 13.3-minute rendition.
- Penned by Andesri two decades ago, the song served as a source of inspiration during the struggle for separate statehood and has been endorsed without alterations.
- Renowned music composer M.M. Keeravani has composed the music for the anthem.
| Telangana Formation Day:
· Celebrated: June 2 (every year) · Objective: To marks the day of the formation of Telangana as an independent state in India. · The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act (2014) bifurcated Andhra Pradesh into two separate states, namely, the Andhra Pradesh (residuary) and the Telangana. |
Four Icons of Telangana:
- State Bird – Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay).
- State Animal – Jinka (Deer).
- State Tree – Jammi Chettu (Prosopis Cineraria).
- State Flower – Tangedu (Tanner’s Cassia).
