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Is BJP playing double game on Telangana?

  It appears BJP is also playing double game on Telangana like Congress party is playing now. Today, BJP Seemandhra leaders have conducted a rally from Andhra Bhavan to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi protesting division of the state. BJP senior leader M.Venakaih Naidu has joined their meeting, where he sharply criticized Congress high command for untimely division of the state.   He said “If Congress is really honest, it would do these four-five years ago, instead of taking-up just before the elections. We insist for Telangana creation but not at the cost of Seemandhra peoples’ interests. People of both regions should be justified in all aspects. If, we were in Congress place, definitely we wouldn’t do like this leaving a section of people unhappy. Congress party is dividing the state not for the sake of Telangana people but for its own sake, to be particular for the sake of Rahul Gandhi.”   Venkaiah Naidu’s argument may be very correct, but about his party strong assurances given to Congress party over unconditionally supporting the T-bill in the house? Very recently, BJP official spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman has announced that BJP is still ready to extend an unconditional support to the T-bill. She demands Congress to present the T-bill in the Parliament without any delay. In this context, how Venkaiah Naidu can justify his argument? So, it appears BJP is also playing hide and seek game with Congress party over T-Bill and its rally held today may be part of its game plan.

Delhi CM to stage dharna today

  It would be quite peculiar to watch Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Admi party members are going to stage dharna in front of Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde’s office today demanding suspension four police officials. He alleges that some of them are encouraging prostitution and drug business, and one of them has refused to take action in a burning case of a woman.   Arvind alleges that some police officers even misbehaved with Rakhi Birla, Minister Women and Children Welfare. Arvind Kejriwal sets Monday 10 am as the deadline for home ministry to take action against the police officials, otherwise he warned he accompanied by his ministers and party members will stage dharna. However, so far Home Ministry has not responded to his warning, but Delhi police imposed curfew near home ministry.

Parliament sessions may be extended

    Parliament sessions will commence from 5th February and concludes on 21st February, in which vote on account may be presented on 17th. Since, these are the last sessions of UPA current term, Telangana bill is also to be presented and approved in these sessions only. Apart from presenting vote on account, Congress party also wants to present and approve some other bills like Vigil Blowers Protection Bill, Citizens Charter Bill, Timely Delivery of Services Bill, Judicial Accountability Bill, Public Procurement Bill, amendment to anti-corruption Bill etc. which are said to be brain childs of Rahul Gandhi and that are intended to boost his image in the upcoming elections. Since Rahul Gandhi is going to steer the Congress party in the elections, all these bills need to be presented and approved before announcing sign a die of Parliament. So, Parliament sessions are likely to be extended to facilitate all these bills get approved.   The question is, even if the T-bill is returned to President Pranab on January 23rd, can the Congress high command present and get it approved in the Parliament, which is walking a tightrope.

Arvind Kejriwal warns Delhi Police

  Ensuring safety and security to the women and children in Delhi is one of election promise made by Aam Admi party. However, recently two serious assaults on women takes place in New Delhi and in one case a Danish woman has been gang raped. It irks very much Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who in return seriously warns Delhi police and demands for suspending of four police officers.   Arvind Kejriwal speaking to media on Thursday said, “We demand the police suspend station house officers of the Sagarpur and Malviya Nagar police stations, who refuse to act against drug gangs, rape cases and in a case of burning a woman. Two assistant commissioners of police, who fails to make their subordinates work efficiently should also be suspended immediately.   Kejriwal alleges that the station house officer of Malviya Nagar is involved with foreign drug traffickers and also encouraging prostitution.The station house officer of Sagarpur has refused to take action against members of a family, who allegedly set their daughter-in-law on fire.   “We are demanding... we are warning Delhi Police,” said Arvind Kejriwal.   Arvind Kejriwal despite being Chief Minister of Delhi can’t take any action on Delhi police because they are under control of Delhi Lt. Governor. Hence, all he can do is demand for action against them. If, the higher officials in the police department ignore his demand, then he has to approach the Lt. Governor demanding for the same.

Stormy assembly sessions to begin from today

  After festival holiday-break, assembly sessions will begin from today. Since, the T-bill is to be returned to President at the end of these 7 days’ sessions, they are going to be stormy. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and other opposition leaders may deliver lengthy speeches consuming the whole time of the house. All the members, divided under regional and party lines may vociferously fight in the house and try to get full focus of the media in a bid to project themselves as war heroes in the eyes of people they represent. The Andhra and Telangana groups may lock horns and turns the house a war zone and obviously it may lead to frequent adjournments of the house. Therefore, it would be a clash between political persons rather than a thoughtful debate on the T-bill.

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Congress steps back on Rahul’s PM candidature

  The highest governing body of Congress party- CWC meeting was just concluded. The meeting is actually intended to propose Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister Candidate of the party, but Sonia Gandhi has rejected the proposal made by the members of the meeting. She told them that it was not Congress tradition to announce PM candidate ahead of elections. Party is used to elect its PM candidate only after it wins the elections. So, she refused the proposal. However, the members of the meeting have unanimously agreed to face the upcoming elections in the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. So, he will not be declared as PM candidate of the party in tomorrow’s AICC meeting.

CM Kiran skips CWC meeting

  While, the six rebel Congress MPs are fuming on their high command for not inviting them to AICC meeting to be held tomorrow, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy despite being invited skips the crucial CWC meeting held today, which is intended to finalize the agenda for tomorrow meeting. Therefore, it is understood that he may not attend AICC meeting also. These two developments clearly reveal that a line has been drawn between Congress high command and CM and the six MPs.

No entry for rebel MPs to AICC meeting

  At last Congress high command has gathered some courage to express its anguish on the rebellion MPs. It did not sent invitations to the six MPs-Harsha Kumar, Vundavalli, Rayapati, Lagadapati, Sai Prathap and Sabbam Hari to the crucial AICC meeting to be held at New Delhi tomorrow. Probably, it kept them away only to avoid any kind of embarrassment in the crucial meeting, where Rahul Gandhi may be declared as party Prime Minister Candidate. It is not clear, whether it sent invitation to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy or not.

AAP MLA Binny strikes again

  Soon after Arvind Kejriwal announces the names of his cabinet ministers, one of his party MLAs Vinod Kumar Binny left the party meeting fuming on him. Then he also told the media that he will announce his future course of action on the next day, but somehow Arvind Kejriwal made him calmed. But, it seems the fire is not extinguished completely.   Vinod Kumar Binny has once again busted before media on yesterday against his government and it’s CM Arvind Kejriwal. He said, “Aam Admi government is gradually drifting away from its principles and promises made to public. So, it is my responsibility to alert the people. I will talk to media in detail about it very soon. If necessary, I will sit for a Deeksha to put the government back on to its track.”   Responding to his media statement, Arvind Kejriwal said “Actually, Binny was disappointed when he was not given minister post in my cabinet. Later, he asked me to allot Lok Sabha ticket, but I told him that party policy is not to allot Lok Sabha tickets to its MLAs. So, obviously he might be upset with my answer and hitting the media. Our party had a meeting with all the 70 contestants of Delhi Assembly elections on Tuesday itself. There he did not utter a word about Minister Post or Lok Sabha ticket, but trying to twist our hand making false allegations. However, we welcome him to criticize our government, which may be helpful to rectify our mistakes if any.”   Immediately, Binny hits the media and said “Arvind Kejriwal is a liar. I have never asked him for any minister post or Lok Sabha ticket. He is trying to misguide the people by defaming me. Soon, I will expose the hidden agenda of his government.”   Binny, who worked with Congress party earlier seems is still maintaining the same essence. AAP senior leader Yogendra Yadav is trying to resolve the problem.

Galla Jayadev awaiting TDP reply

  Minister Galla Arun Kumari’s son Galla Jayadev, who wants to joins TDP, is asking for Guntur Lok Sabha ticket. TDP is also keen to admit him into party as he may rope in his brother in law Mahesh Babu and his father super star Krishna for party campaigning in 2014 general elections. However, TDP is trying to convince the other aspirants in the party to give way for him. Hence, Galla Jayadev in his recent media statement said that he will announce his future plans after 26th January, hinting it as a deadline set for TDP. If, TDP fails to receive him, he may join the new political party to be launched by CM Kiran or any of his associates.

T-bill likely to dealy at state assembly

  The last date to return the T-bill to the President is January 23rd. However, President Pranab may extend it for 10 more days, if the Assembly requests for the same for continuing the debate. CM Kiran and his Seemandhra colleagues are planning to appeal the President for the same in a bid to delay the bill at state level.   If, the President grants additional time and the bill is delayed at state level, then hardly there will be anytime left for presenting it in the Parliament, because the vote-on budget sessions of the Parliament will commence from 2nd week of February and conclude before month end. Later, in the 1st week of March, EC may announce the Election Schedule, after which bifurcation process can’t be done due to election code of conduct.   So, now the President’s decision of giving additional time for returning the T-bill will be a game-changer. According to previous experiences and general practice, President normally considers Assembly appeal and may give 10-30 days additional time, if he is requested by the state Assembly.

Arvind Kejriwal says fight is with BJP only

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who already announced that his party will contest to maximum number of Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming general elections has said, the contest would be mainly between BJP and Aam Admi parties only as Congress is not in a position to defend itself, which is submerged under several scams. He questioned BJP how it can fight against corruption, when it readmits a corrupt person like Yeddyurappa back into party.   He said Aam Admi party is fast spreading across the country as people are coming in large numbers to join the party. He said within one month time around 10 lakh people have taken membership of the party and the number is rapidly growing. He said his government’s performance itself spells what an Aam Admi can do if elected to power. Although, Aam Admi enjoys a good following in Hindi speaking belt, it has to strive hard to spread its wings to southern states of the country.   However, he can’t assume that the growing party members will ensure his party win over BJP and Congress parties, which have a strong base and network all over the country. Perhaps, he is expecting that even if his party wins a handful of MP seats, it will be bonus for his party and definitely not any loss.

Modi is the Best: Salman Khan

  BJP and its Prime Minister Candidate Narendra Modi both are desperately trying to woo the minority community in the country in a bid to wipeout the negative feeling in them against him. If, Goa Congress spokesperson Manohar is to be believed BJP has played a cheap trick by roping in large number of RSS activists wearing burakas in Modi’s public meeting held at Goa recently in a bid to convince the world that Muslim community is with Modi and BJP. Whether, these Congress man’s allegations are true or not, Bollywood No.1 hero Salman Khan has come with open support to Narendra Modi.   Salman Khan, who attends kite festival in Ahmadabad yesterday, said “Narendra Modi is best person I know. I am sure if he becomes Prime Minister of the country, he will develop the country like the way he develops Gujarat. He deserves to become Prime Minister.” These complements from a top Bollywood hero, who represents minority community, may tilt the Muslim community towards Narendra Modi at least to certain extent and may give some political mileage to Modi and to his party.

Ready to shoulder any responsibility: Rahul

  Soon after, Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan singh announces that he would like to retire from his post after next general elections, media is abuzz with the reports about Congress party going to announce Rahul Gandhi as its Prime Minister Candidate in the AICC meeting to be held at January 17 at New Delhi.   Rahul Gandhi, as if making grounds ready for his launching has said, “ I am a disciplined solder of Congress party. So, I am ready to shoulder any responsibility entrusted to me by my party.” Therefore, it is understood that the upcoming AICC meeting is intended to announce him as party PM Candidate and for nothing else.

I want to become T-Governor: MS

  Former minister and present RTC Chairman M. Satyanarayana is celebrating his birthday today. On this occasion, speaking to media he said, “Sonia madam has offered me Governor Post. So, I am expecting the same after the bifurcation. We can’t find fault with CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. He has his own problems and to look after his political future. So, whatever he does or speaks is to safeguard his political future. However, he too very well knew that bifurcation is certain.”

Acid test for Cong. TDP in Rajya Sabha elections

  Elections for the six Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh state are going to be an embarrassing affair to TDP and Congress parties rather than showcasing power. Each candidate should have at least 39 MLAs’ support to win Rajya Sabha seat. Congress which has 146 MLAs on the record can get 3 members elected without any difficulty. However, to avert polarization of votes, it decides to stall 4 candidates two each from Andhra and Telangana regions. It is planning to take the support of its allies TRS, MIM to get its 4th candidate elected.   TDP, which has 80 MLAs, is planning to allot one seat each to Andhra and Telangana regions. However, since around 11-14 MLAs of the party either siding with TRS or YSRCP may not come to its candidates support. So, TDP has to find ways to bridge the gap. It may woo the former Praja Rajyam MLAs and other MLAs of Congress paty for cross voting, who are angry with party on bifurcation issue.   The same way, YSRCP, which has just 17 MLAs on record if stalls one or two candidates and woos the Congress and TDP MLAs, who are planning to take plunge into it, TDP and Congress parties may find it hard to get their candidates elected.   The present strengths in State Assembly of the parties are: Congress:146; TDP:80; YSRCP:17; TRS:17; MIM:7; CPI(M):4; BJP:3; Independents:3.

Rajya Sabha Elections on Feb 7th

  Elections schedule for 55 Rajya Sabha seats in 16 states has been announced today. T.Subbi Rami Reddy, KVP Ramachandra rao, Nandi Yellaiah and Ratna Bhai’s current term will ends on April 4th. Nandamuri Harikrishna quits his Rajya Sabha seat in protest against Centre’s decision to divide the state. T.Subbi Rami Reddy is keen to contest to Lok Sabha from Vizag constituency, which is now represented by D. Purandeswari.   The elections schedule as follows: Notification: 21st January, Last date for filing nominations- 28th , scrutiny: From 28th, nominations withdrawal: 31st, elections: February 7th.

Z category security provided to Arvind Kejriwal

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been refusing to accept any security cover to himself and to his ministerial colleagues also. However, after facing an embarrassing situation with unexpected crowds turned up to his Janata Durbar held outside the secretariat on Saturday, Ghaziabad police have decided to provide him Z category security cover to him round the clock.   Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said “Although he is not accepting any security, we are providing him full security cover round the clock without his knowledge. However, this security personal will be in plain clothes. But, we have posted 30 security personals in uniform at his residence in Koushambhi in Ghaziabad. We can’t ignore his security though he refuses to accept it.”   Arvind Kejriwal said that from now onwards, he will not conduct Janata Durbars, instead he will personally visit one area a week to address the problems of the people.