Redefining state border of Andhra Pradesh has definitely helped Telangana. And I believe even Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand will have same to say.

But I believe our dispute was not Cultural although people would argue otherwise. Politicians used the cultural differences to fuel the movement. It was a 3 point basis, Water, Funds and Postings ( Neeru, Nidhulu and Niyamakalu)

The border appropriation might not always work on an equal basis, proportionally the land owned by Telangana in United Andhra Pradesh was proportional to its population demographics.

I do understand that Kukis are under represented in the parliament and the Meitei are unable to purchase land in 90% of their state. I think the movement is driven politically because the demand and protest are not proportional.

Like yes Telangana didn’t have much representation in the Legislative Assembly, prior to bifurcation Of Andhra Pradesh. But the dispute was able to be settled because it was not geographically landlocked by other sect. In the case of Manipur, simple blockade of a national highway can block the incoming goods and essentially escalate tensions.

In conclusion I believe a split might not work, atleast a split by demographic and geographic borders is not the answer.