The creation of a separate Vidarbha state was very much possible provided the demand is supported strongly by a perfect public agitation, famous political strategist Prashant Kishor said while addressing a conclave of pro-Vidarbha activists in Nagpur on Tuesday.

“No established party, a ruling one or in the opposition, will easily carve out a separate state of Vidarbha from Maharashtra. The demand will be fulfilled only by the different pro-Vidarbha parties, organisations and a host of individuals. The agitation needs to be scalable, sustainable and structured, and pushed ahead relentlessly for a longer time,” Kishor said suggesting the kick-off of a 365-day protest in 11 districts of Vidarbha region from January 2023.