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CM Kiran targets YCP and Jagan

  CM Kiran Kumar Reddy held press meet on Wednesday at his camp office, where he mainly targets his two rivals Chandrababu and Jagan Mohan Reddy. He flayed them for beating the bush instead coming-up with their stand on bifurcation.   “People will see how I will handle the T-bill in the house. So, instead of questioning my honesty, TDP and YCP should clearly spell their stand on bifurcation. One can’t ask for excuse from escaping from the debate on any reasons. It is absurd to say that participating in the debate is just giving consent for bifurcation. Every member of the house should give their views and suggestions on the T-Bill, which will be taken into account by the President and parliament. APNGOs have sacrificed a lot during their two and half months’ agitations for Samaikyandhra. No political party has ever put its nose into their elections. However, a party has entered into their elections and creates rift between them. I suggest Jagan Mohan Reddy and Chandrababu if they are for Samaikyandhra just say it in the house.”

YCP wants division, but not TRS: JP

  Loksatta president Jayaprakash Narayana, who spoke to media yesterday said, “Actually, YSR Congress party wants the state divide before next general elections and TRS, which is claiming of fighting for Telangana state doesn’t want it to be happen right now. YSR Congress party can gain political mileage out of its fake struggle and Samaikyandhra sentiment only if the state is divided. So, it badly wants the state divide before next general elections.”   “TRS party doesn’t want the state divide right now because for similar reasons. It can tap Telangana sentiment and gain political mileage only if Centre fails to carve Telangana state before next general elections. So, while YSR Congress party that is fighting to keep the state united badly wants the state divide and TRS, which is fighting for bifurcation doesn’t want it to be done right now to gain political mileage out of this sensitive issue in the next general elections,” said Jayaprakash Narayana.

When will Cong present T-Bill in parliament?

  Congress high command seems to be playing hide and seek game on bifurcation issue. It doesn’t want to let its rivals especially BJP know about its plans on this issue until last minute, because it is not relying upon it anymore.   Earlier, Home Minister Susheel Kumar Shinde assured that if the T-bill can’t be presented in the winter sessions of the parliament, then special sessions will be summoned. But now, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamalnath announced that parliament sessions will begin from February second week and continue for 15 days, in which vote on account, Railways Budget and some pending bills will be cleared. However, he is not sure when will be the T-bill presented in the parliament. So, it is not clear whether Congress high command is planning to summon special sessions for presenting the T-bill or present it during budget sessions.   If, it summons special sessions and fails to approve the T-bill, then the UPA government may collapse for losing the parliament confidence. Therefore, Congress may first pass general and Railways budgets and then extend the budget sessions for presenting T-bill. In such case, it can escape with less damage. Even if UPA government collapse due to failure of passing the T-bill, it makes no difference for it because, by that time elections bell will ring and therefore President will ask it to run the interim government until elections verdict comes out. Then it can transferring blame on to BJP, even while continuing in the government.

Aam Admi eager to spread across the country

  Aam Admi party (AAP), which not even completes a month in the government is keen to spread its wings to other states of the country. Probably, it doesn’t want to lose the general elections that provide an opportunity to activate and strengthen the party base across the country. However, it can’t expect any miracles in other states as there will be several other factors that make the elections completely different to Delhi Assembly elections. AAP might be thinking that if contests the elections, it will lose nothing but may be benefited if won few MP seats also.   Therefore, AAP announces that it will contest to maximum number of seats in 20 states across the country. AAP official spokesperson, Sanjay Singh said that his party will contest to all the 80 seats of Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to media, he said “We are aware that cast and communalism plays key role in the elections in UP, but we are very much hopeful that people of the state will ignore these two factors as they too are looking for a clean and honest government. Our other units in other states and their working style will adopt the same pattern of our Delhi unit. We strongly believe that it if we are honest then people will definitely recognize and vote for us, ignoring all other aspects.”   It may looks quite easy on the papers but will be hard in the elections ground. Perhaps, AAP will agree this after 2014 elections.

Is Ashok Babu going to kick start agitations again

  Ashok Babu Panel has won in the APNGOs elections held on Sunday with triumphing majority. Ashok Babu, who until now is serving as temporary president of APNGOs, now becomes a full time President for the next three years. Out of the 835 votes polled his panel got 630, while his rival panel led by Basheer got only 174 votes.   The election clearly reveals that Ashok Babu and his panel members enjoy full support of the employees. Hence, YSR Congress party’s efforts to gain control over APNGOs unions through Basheer Panel has failed. Basheer and his panel members have flayed Ashok Babu for his failure to lead Samaikyandhra agitations and blame him for not taking anyone into consideration. This triumphing victory may boost the spirits of Ashok Babu, who these days has become soft target for politicians and some employees as well. Hence, he may now kick start Samaikyandhra agitations to showcase his strength.

Uday Kiran commits suicide

  Tollywood actor Uday Kiran commits suicide by hanging to fan in his flat at Jubilee Hills on Sunday night. His family members rushed him to hospital, but doctors declare brought him dead. According to reports, family disputes are reason for his suicide. Uday Kiran did several Telugu and Tamil films. He got Filmfare award for his film Nuvvu Nenu in 2011. He tried to shrug off his lover boy image with his last film Sri Ram by doing a tough police cop role, but the film fails.

Manda Krishna announces new party

  Manda Krishna Madiga, president of Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi has announced launching of new political party-Mahajana Socialist party today. His sudden entry into election race may create trouble for all the political giants in the state, since he has backing of SC and ST communities all over the state.   Probably, he may not be able to win the elections but definitely can split the votes of big parties, the way Praja Rajyam and Loksatta have split votes and played spoilsport for TDP. Therefore, the question arises whether Congress high command has encouraged and extending its support to Manda Krishna for launching his new political party to split the votes of TDP and TRS parties?

AAP to contest all over India

  Aam Admi party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Prashanth Bhushan after having a meeting with party representatives from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana and Tamilnadu at New Delhi on Saturday, held a press meet to reveal their future political activities.   They have announced that AAP will contest for maximum number of seats in the forthcoming Parliament selections. Within next 15 days, AAP will release the first list of their party candidates. Later, AAP will hold meetings across the country and handpick its candidates for the elections. Candidates with any criminal or corruption records will not be given party tickets. Party will cross check the records of each aspirant before conforming ticket to him.   Each and every constituency will have their own manifestos that meet the demands of the local people. AAP will announce its Prime Minister candidate only after the verdict. AAP is contesting elections only to provide an alternative to BJP and Congress parties and not for cutting into the vote bank of any parties.   AAP main agenda is eliminating corruption and providing good governance that works as per the peoples’ wishes. AAP is not thinking about either Rahul Gandhi or Narendra Modi’s influence on the people, because the basic concept of AAP is very much different to both their parties. They said that there is equal and overwhelming response to the party both urban and rural areas of the country, after seeing the performance of Delhi government.

Will Purandeswari sails with Congress

  So far, Union Minister Purandeswari has been reiterating that she will contest from Vizag for Lok Sabha, even while T. Subbirami Reddy is claiming it for self. However, it reveals that she prefer to sail with Congress party, irrespective of bifurcation effects on the party in Seemandhra. If, Congress party led by Rahul Gandhi is able to win 2014 general elections, then it is well and good for her, otherwise she has to sit in opposition benches for next five years or more.   There are reports that her brother Nandamuri Balakrishna has approached the couple on behalf of TDP offering Narasaraopeta Lok Sabha ticket to her and MLA ticket to her husband Daggubati Venkateswara rao. He invited them to join TDP that is home for Nandamuri family. However, neither they agreed nor reject his proposal. They too knew that their decision is going to change their future. The discouraging situation in Seemandhra is also a serious factor for them. Besides, the anti-congress wave and Modi hype are also to be taken into consideration. So, they said to be sought some time to think over about Balakrishna’s proposal. However, they are likely to continue in Congress party only. If can’t they may jump into its copy-party to be launched by CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. It may give them ease to swing either way.

Gadde returns to TDP

  Former Cheepurupalli MLA and TDP leader Gadde Babu Rao has left the party criticizing there is no recognition for him in the party. But, he returned to TDP making the same allegations against YSR Congress party. He joins TDP in the presence of Chandrababu Naidu on Friday.   Chandrababu has welcomed back into party as he is one of a strong leaders in Vizianagaram district. He hopes that his return to party may not only help to maintain the political balance in the district but also can overpower Botsa Satyanarayana and YSR parties. Gadde Babu Rao said some more leaders from YCP are likely to follow his path very soon, as they lack the backing of the party even while Botsa group is posing a big challenge to them. Former minister and senior TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that Babu Rao’s return to party will definitely give an edge to TDP in the district.   Chandrababu on his admission into party said “Now Botsa Satyanarayana may have to look for some other constituency to improve his electoral chances as it is highly impossible for him to take-upon Babu Rao, who enjoys a good support of the people in his constituency.”   Although, Botsa Satyanarayana is quite confident of winning the elections, his reputation is badly damaged after he supports bifurcation of the state. It is reflected with the attacks on his properties by Samaikyandhra activists two months ago. So, Chandrababu’s opinion is justified about TDP’s victory in the district.

Will CM Kiran launch his party?

  Political equations are fast changing with several leaders deliberately running for safest parties. Majority opinion is either TDP or YCP can save their skins in 2014 elections. So, depending on the cast equations and other factors some prefer TDP and others YCP.   Once, the T-Bill is returned to President Pranab Mukharji on January 23rd, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is expected to launch his political party. So, political equations in Seemandhra may change rapidly depending upon the launch of his new political party. If, he delays any further, probably many may take plunge into TDP and YCP to ensure tickets for them. If, CM Kiran launches his new party, then many of Seemandhra Congress MLAs and even some YCP MLAs may join him. If, his party could attract a fair number of leaders into it, then they may provide a strong base for the newly launched party. If so, this new party may also pose a great challenge to TDP and YCP. In case,   if, Kiran fails to launch his party or even delays, it will come as a blessing for both TDP and YSR Congress parties. Since, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy has already established himself as a Samaikyandhra champion, he may launch the party to utilize the full advantage of his title.

Not a Match fixing: Botsa

  While, the media is abuzz with speculations about match fixing between CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and former minister Sridhar Babu, over sudden change of portfolio of the latter, PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana as if asserting the same “There is no match fixing between them. They are just media creation. Chief Minister has the power to change any minister’s portfolio as and when he wishes. It is just a routine process and no match fixing. I have asked Sridhar Babu not to quit his minister post, but he left,” Botsa told the media.   CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who yesterday said that he has changed Sridhar Babu’s portfolio to Commercial Taxes as he found there is short fall of revenue in that department, today says that his portfolio has been changed only to avert embarrassment to him in the Assembly as he be made accountable for T-Bill in the house.”   The wide difference in his two statements and his effort to save his skin reveals it is a match fixing to boost political mileage of minister Sridhar Babu, who is a close associate of CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. Therefore, it is to be understood that Botsa has just acknowledges the same with his statement.

Chiranjeevi lunch meeting with PRP MLAs

  After PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana confirmed defection of 25-30 Congress MLAs to other parties very soon, Congress high command appears to be pressed the panic button and in no time one of its rescue team members in the state-Chiranjeevi has jumped into action. Today he has arranged a lunch meeting for his former PRP and present Congress MLAs at Hyderabad.   Although, he asserts that he is opposing bifurcation of the state and even sacrificed his Union Minister post for it, he asked his MLAs to respect and obey the high command’s decision of bifurcation. He told them it is time for all of them to stand by Congress party and ensure its victory in the upcoming elections. But, instead of listening to him, they have educated him about their and party position in the region in bifurcation context. Many of them, who are planning to jump into TDP or YSRCP have made it clear that continuing in Congress party is politically suicidal for them. However, they have agreed to take an appropriate decision at an appropriate time in near future. Probably, by the time Chiranjeevi plans next lunch meeting, many of them may find themselves in rival parties.   Minister Ganta Srinivasa rao and four MLAs from Vizag are just waiting for a signal from TDP. Trimurtulu and Vanga Geeta are also said to be in touch with TDP. So, instead of asking them to cling to Congress party, better Chiranjeevi would have enquired them about which party would be safe for him and who will offer him a party ticket?

Congress style of cleaning corruption

  After Rahul Gandhi orders for a re-look on Adarsh Housing scam report tabled before Maharashtra government by two member commission, Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan obeying his orders ordered for review on it, but a partial one. Four former CMs of the state including present Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde are involved in this scam. Besides there are tens of officials have their names in this list. Indian diplomat Devayani Kobragade is also one among them. Pridviraj Chavan told the media that his government will initiate legal actions against those 25 people, who illegally procured flats in Adarsh Housing society.   It is to be noted that Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan, who simply rejected the commission’s report on the housing scam just few days ago, is agreeing to review the report and also admitting that irregularities have taken place. It reveals that his government has rejected the commission’s report to conceal these bitter facts. Even now also, he is not willing to take action against the corrupt politicians involved in it, but just gearing for action against 25 people, who may not have enough political backing. Is this what Rahul Gandhi actually asked for? Is it the way how a Congress government cleans the corruption?

US makes India pay for removing traffic barricades

  Indian government in a reciprocity action to its diplomat Devayani Kobragade’s humiliation by New York state police has removed the traffic barricades placed in front of US embassy in New Delhi two weeks ago. Besides, it also takes several strict measures to convey its anguish to US government.   However, US is not ready to succumb to Indian government pressure tactics. It bluntly said that it will not apologize for the incident and also will not drop charges against the India diplomat, although she is elevated to higher position that provides full diplomatic immunity. But, US government could convince the Indian government to provide additional security at its Embassy, School and at American Center in New Delhi.   Indian government has deployed 30 security personal in addition to present 130 deployed at US Embassy. These 150 security personal will provide 24x7 hours security in three shifts to the US Embassy. Indian Government also allots two vehicles for petrolling duty of US Embassy on permanent basis.   These additional security arrangements have become necessary as US government has expressed concerns over the security of its employees and offices as traffic barricades were removed. It appears US Government has made Indian Government pay dearly for removing traffic barricades.

BJP in search of alliance partners in TN

  BJP has a strong base and very good following in Hindi speaking belt, but not in south India. BJP has lost its only one strong fort of Karnataka to Congress in recent Assembly elections due to mismanagement by the BJP government. Though, it has some hold in Andhra Pradesh, it is mainly confined to Telangana region only. If, the state is divided, then it will lose its grip in residuary AP state also. So, Modi prefers friendship with Chandrababu Naidu in AP.   BJP state President Kishan Reddy is assuring his high command that it doesn’t need to go for any poll alliance in Telangana zone, as he is quite confident of winning alone. But, BJP knew that TRS is going to dominate and it has to compete with Congress for the second place in 2014 general elections in Telangana.   Unless, it gets some support from Southern India, its dreams to grab power from UPA remain distant. Therefore, it is searching for a partner in Tamilnadu state. It is also well aware that unless it has a tie-up with someone or the other, it can’t even put its leg in the state. But, the two major parties-ruling AIADMK led by Kum. Jayalalitha and DMK led by Karunanidhi have disappointed it announcing that they do not want join hands with BJP in 2014 elections.   However, a pleasant surprise awaiting BJP in the state. The third biggest parties in the state MDMK led by Vaiko and PMK led by S. Ramadas has voluntarily come forward expressing interest to join hands with BJP. Yet, it is also trying to woo Kollywood actor-turned politician Vijayakanth, who leads the DMDK to join hands with it so that it can maintain political balance in the state. After seeing the Mode fever that spreads across northern belt, if he also agrees, then BJP doesn’t need to run behind Karuna or Kumari anymore.

Did YCP come to rescue of Basheer Panel?

  APNGOs President P Ashok Babu has given call for bandh on January 3rd and also announced a week long schedule for agitations like conducting rallies, human chains, relay hunger strikes etc. in protest against bifurcation of the state starting from 4th January.   It is evident that APNGOs are virtually divided into two groups after YSR Congress enters into them and supported Basheer panel that filed nominations against Ashok Babu Panel in the APNGOs Associations elections to be held on January 5th.   Knowing that Ashok Babu has announced a week long schedule for agitations, YSR Congress party also announces similar schedule. It also gave bandh call for state on 3rd January. YSR Congress might have come to the rescue of its Basheer group to avert embarrassment, who found themselves in fix after Ashok Babu announces week long agitations. They can’t stay away from the agitations as it may create one more split in their group. At the same time, they also can’t obey their rival group leader Ashok Babu’s instructions just ahead of APNGOs association elections that may badly affect their electoral chances.   So, YSRCP has come to their rescue and declared similar action plan that is exactly coincides with Ashok Babu’s schedule. This will also provide YCP gain control to some extent over APNGOs.

Can CM pass resolution against Telangana?

  Stripping Minister Sridhar Babu’s Assembly Affairs portfolio by CM Kiran obviously creates havoc among T-political circles. As predicted, Sridhar Babu got sympathetic support from T-Congress and TRS leaders. He not only refused to accept Commercial Taxes portfolio offered in lieu with the existing one, but also decides to quit his other portfolio of Public Distribution in protest against CM’s decision. He owes that he will make CM Kiran feel sorry for his decision. He said that first he will complain to high command about this matter and take a decision after seeing its response.   CM Kiran, who allotted Assembly Affairs portfolio to Sailajanath, is reportedly planning to pass a resolution opposing division of the state in the State Assembly taking support from Seemandhra Congress, TDP and YCP leaders. Evidently, T-Congress, T-TDP and TRS MLAs will not let them to do so. In such case, Speaker Nadendla Manohar has to suspend them all from the house to enable the house pass a resolution. But, Speaker Manohar, who has been briefed by high command longtime ago on how to forward the T-bill without any negative remarks, may not suspend them. Hence, Assembly may be once again adjourned after witnessing the same scenes that happens in the last sessions.

Received show-cause notice: JC

  The confusion over delivery of show-cause notice to JC Diwakar Reddy ends today with his acknowledgment. He said he will send reply within four days though he is given one week time. According to him and PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana he got notice for asking Sonia Gandhi to step down. But, there are many other reasons behind this development.   Ever since, CWC has announced its decision to divide the state, he goes wild against high command. When his appeal for creating Rayala Telangana goes unheard by the high command, he intensifies his strike against party high command. He embarrasses it by announcing that it has secret agreement with Jagan Mohan Reddy. Then there was heated exchange of words between him and Botsa takes place over it.   While their relation is straining, the tragic Palem bus accident happens killing 45 passengers of the bus owned by JC brothers. Botsa, being Transport Minister has ordered for seize of private busses. Obviously, it gives a big punch in the ribs for JC brothers, who own a large fleet of Volvo buses that runs under Diwakar Travels.   Botsa has grabbed the chance to show him an exit, after he tongue slips against Sonia Gandhi. JC Diwakar Reddy appears to be regretting for his arrogance now, but it is too late for him to do anything. If, he tender an unconditional apology and begs for pardon, probably he may have a last chance. But, will Botsa let the high command excuse him at all?