A series of policy, planning and branding similarities between the Congress government in Telangana and the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has sparked political debate. From new cities and land drives to vision documents, the overlap raises questions about originality and intent.

Hyderabad: What is common between the Congress government in Telangana and the Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh?

More than an odd coincidence, the overlap is now hard to ignore. From new city projects and land acquisition drives to branding exercises and long-term vision documents, the two governments, with a Guru and disciple at the helms, appear to be tracing the same template, raising sharp questions about originality and intent, particularly of the disciple.

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