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Deadlock continues over Delhi Government formation

  Deadlock over formation of Delhi Government continues even after six days of the verdict declaration as BJP and Aam Admi party both refuse to take or give support of the other party. BJP, which was invited by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to form the government, has expressed its inability due to lack of sufficient majority of seats. Its CM Candidate Harsh Vardhan told the Lt.Governor that his party would like to sit in the opposition. Hence, the Lt. Governor has invited the second largest party AAP to form the government.   AAP, which is short of 8 seats short to form the government also, may reiterate its stand to him. Currently, an urgent meeting is in progress at AAP’s office to decide how to respond to Governor’s invitation.   Congress party has come forward to give support from outside to AAP, if it is interested to form the government. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has expressed his interest to support AAP. However, so AAP is not willing to take support from BJP or Congress parties. However, AAP is keen to go re-elections rather than taking or giving support to any other party.

T-bill to be sent to Assembly today noon

  Condemning the allegations made by TRS and some T-Congress leaders, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy said that he has already signed the T-bill and asked Chief Secretary Mohanthy to forward the same to Speaker Nadendla Manohar and to Legislative Counsel Chairman. He said, the bill may be sent to them within one hour. They will decide when to introduce the bill into both houses and when to permit a debate on the bill. He said voting on every article of the bill is necessary. The bill has also mentioned about amending Article 371 (D) in the state Assembly, said CM Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Can Digvijay Singh convince S-Cong.MLAs?

  Although, neither Antony committee nor GoM has bothered to visit the state to take the opinion of the people over bifurcation, Congress state political in-charge Digvijay Singh has arrived to Hyderabad on a special mission of passing the Telangana bill at the shortest time.   After failing to convince CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, he began meeting Telangana and high command loyalists in Seemandhra. There is no doubt that he dropped is given a free-hand by Sonia Gandhi to make Seemandhra Congress MLAs fall in line with party by hook or crook. He is using the services of party loyalists to pressurize the rebellions. At the same time, he is also trying to separate the Rayalaseema Congress MLAs from rest. He may be offering sops for those, who fall in line with party and disciplinary action against the rebellions. He is going to meet MLAs of both regions at party office-Gandhi Bhavan today, where he may convey the party president Sonia Gandhi’s message and ask them to obey her order.   However, passing of Telangana bill entirely depends on whether he could split the Rayalaseema Congress MLAs from the rest or not. If, he could separate them the bill can be passed at the earliest time, otherwise CM Kiran group will utilize the 42 days’ time given for returning the bill and also enclose a negative opinion for the bill.

Nilekani to be Congress PM candidate?

      After a dismal performance in the Assembly elections, rumours are doing the rounds that the Congress is taking every step with a lot of caution and deep introspection, specially naming their PM candidate.   After Sonia Gandhi on Dec 8 said that the party will decided on the PM candidate and it will be announced at the opportune time, rumours that Nandan Nilekani maybe pitted against BJP's Narendra Modi, are afire. According to some reports, the party is considering a strong candidate against Modi and Nilekani, the man behind the Aadhaar card yojna is also being considered for the top job. Congress is yet to announce its PM candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls The Congress is now trying to transform their outlook before the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and wants to appeal to the people. After AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi said that the party would transform itself, the party's next step is to name its PM candidate. Earlier there were also reports suggesting that Nilekani may contest the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 on Congress' ticket. Reacting on the rumours....Janata Dal (United) MP Shivanand Tiwari on Wednesday said the move could be suicidal for the party. Commenting on the speculation doing rounds, Tiwari said: "Only English-speaking people know who is Nandan Nilakeni. If Congress is keen on committing suicide, it should name him as PM candidate."

Congress MPs to meet President

      Seemandhra Congress MPs, who served no-confidence notice against their own government, are going to meet President Pranab Mukharji today afternoon to appeal him to give sufficient time to state assembly for discussing on the Telangana bill.They will also appeal him not to ignore the opinions expressed by the members of state assembly.   Sabbam Hari speaking to the media at New Delhi said, some of our party members, including T-Congress MPs have intentionally disrupted the house proceedings forcing the Speaker to adjourn the house only to avert no-confidence motion. However, we will insist the Speakar to take-up our notice in tomorrow house proceedings." However, Congress may adopt the same idea tomorrow also to avert the no-confidence on it. AICC representative PC Chacko said disciplinary action will be taken against those 6 MPs, who served notice against government.

Many joins cat fight in state Congress

  While the Congress high command is quite upset with its defeat in four states elections, it had another jolt from its own MPs, who served no-confidence letter. As if it is not enough, senior Congress leader JC Diwakar Reddy demands for Sonia Gandhi’s resignation to party president post.   PCC president Botsa has asked high command’s permission to suspend JC Diwakar Reddy from the party. JC giving a fitting reply to Botsa has said “I have asked Sonia to step down keeping in view of her ill health. I thought a national party like Congress shouldn’t be weak before the regional parties. That is why, I have suggested her to handover the party reins to Rahul Gandhi or some able person. I don’t think there is anything wrong in my suggestion. Therefore, first Botsa should be suspended from the party as he also revolts against high command’s decision by signing the letter that opposes the bifurcation. Then the state and central leaders are also to be suspended before thinking about my suspension.   This is very much enough to trigger a cat fight between Congress leaders. Hence, whoever is interested is joining it. First union minister Chiranjeevi, who says he quits his post said “It is not fair to serve no-confidence notice to own party. If there are problems or difference of opinion on any particular issues, one should talk with high command rather than doing like this, which tarnish the party image.”   His associate minister C.Ramachandrayya taking lead from him said “It is foolish to serve no-confidence notice against our own party. It is unfortunate to see those leaders, who once praised Sonia Gandhi as goddess is now criticizing her.” AICC representative PC Chacko said “We have predicted this kind of developments. We will face the no-confidence move and will definitely defeat it.”   Digvijay Singh said, “I am quite shocked to see our own MPs have served no-confidence notice against our government. I hope they will withdraw their letter. I will come to Hyderabad on December 12th and sort out the problems there.”

Don’t know how much time he will give: Shinde

  Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde briefing the media about Telangana bill status said, “It is currently in President Pranab Mukharji’s office. I don’t know how many days’ time he will give to state Assembly for returning the bill. However, if possible we want to present it in winter parliament sessions. Centre has all rights to divide any state using Article 3, if there is no consensus from the state. So, it is absurd to say that we are misusing our powers. Bifurcation process is taking place completely in accordance with constitution. So, we are confident that it will get the approval of President and Parliament as well.”

Did Social Media nail the Congress coffin?

    All political parties have realized that they can reach youth only through social media than any other way. So, they have put lots of efforts to reach them. As a result, the influence of social media on the recent elections of five states is clearly visible with the sharp rise in voting per cents.   The election commission in Chattisgarh has predicted that there may be around 50-62 per cent polling in the state because of Naxals threats, but it was 75.5 per cent. Even in Mizoram there is record polling of 81 per cent, where as it is expected to be around 60-65 per cent. However, Delhi being a metro city has only 65.8 per cent voting.   Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Rajasthan states, where Narendra Modi, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi have intensely campaigned, have record turnouts of 71 per cent, 75.5 per cent and 74.5 per cent simultaneously. This means apart from the social media influence, top leaders’ campaigning has also considerably increased the polling percentages. Keeping in view of this experience, all the political parties in the country may plan accordingly for facing 2014 general elections.

Cong. wins in Mizoram, but not encouraging

  Even when Congress could not win the elections in four states, it won in Mizoram state for the second time, only because of its Chief Minister Lal Thanhawala’s personal reputation. He won for a record 9th time as MLA and is going to rule the state as Chief Minister for the second time. However, the margin of the Congress victory is not any encouraging when compared to previous elections. It has won just 22 seats out of 40, whereas it was 32 in previous elections.   The sharp decline despite no strong opposition in the state indicates that Congress is fast loosing grounds in the northeastern states also. If seen, overall Congress is gradually sinking to regional party status. Yet, it has to face an acid test very shortly in 2014 general elections, in which it is likely to lose its strongest fort Andhra Pradesh state also.

Speaker likely to take-up No-Confidence move today

  Total 13 MPs of TDP, Congress and YSR Congress parties’ have served no-confidence letters against UPA government in protest against its decision of bifurcation of the state. Lok Sabha Speaker Meera Kumar, who accepted their letters, is likely to take-up the no-confidence motion in the house today after noon. However, at least 55 MPs have to support it for initiating debate on it, otherwise it will be dismissed. If, members of the opposition parties support it, then Congress has to face an embarrassing situation in the house.   Congress high command is trying to convince its MPs to withdraw their letter given to Speaker, but they are not willing for it. Even if it could convince its own MPs there are TDP and YSRCP letters that may put the Congress high command on toes.   If seen the past experiences, Samajwadi and Bahujan Samajwadi parties may support the move for a debate, but may not vote against the UPA government. They may support the move only to trouble the Congress high command, but after pareticipating in a heated debate, they may support the Congress government again. However, it would be humiliation for Congress party.

President refers T-Bill to Law Ministry

  President Pranab Mukharji has referred Telangana bill to Law Ministry seeking its suggestions over some issues before leaving for two-day-South Africa tour to attend the funeral ceremony of former South Africa president Nelson Mandela. If, there is any further delay at President’s office, the bill may not reach before end of the Parliament winter sessions.

Stand-off on Delhi government formation continues

  Stand-off continues on the formation of Delhi Government as BJP and Aam Admi party, which doesn’t have enough majority to form the government on their own have decided to sit in the opposition benches. AAP has already made it clear that neither it will support BJP nor ready to take its support to form the government. BJP also declared that it will not ask AAP support, but would like to sit in the opposition benches until someone voluntarily come forward extending support. Hence, the stalemate over formation of Delhi government continues.   Congress is closely watching the developments. However, it is not in a position to gather 28 MLAs support to form the government, but may be ready to extend its support to AAP, if asked for.   Former IPS officer and social activist Kiran Bedi said Aravind Kejriwal, who got a good reputation as a social activist, will definitely give a good governance to Delhi people, if becomes CM of Delhi state. She opined that AAP shouldn’t hesitate to take the support of BJP, as re-elections will be an extra burden on the government.   However, Aravind Kejriwal’s mentor Anna Hazare speaking to media at his native village Ralegaon said “I think it is not wise to take the support of either Congress or BJP, as both of they have tainted records. AAP holds a meeting with its newly elected MLAs and party seniors a short while ago. Later, they have declared that AAP will not support or take support of BJP or Congress party.

It is meetings day today

  Today several important meetings of different groups will be held. Firstly Seemandhra Congress MPs and Union Ministers will meet in Parliament Central Hall to chalk out their future course of action plan. If, Lagadapati is to be believed they will again resign to their posts and withdraw support to their UPA government. However, people are aware that it is continuation of their high end dramas to escape the fury of the people.   Next, Seemandhra MLAs and Ministers, those want to continue their fight for Samaikyandhra will meet at Hyderabad o chalk-out their action plan to face the T-bill that is coming to state Assembly anytime. Their meeting to be held ahead of Assembly winter sessions is very significant.   Then, APNGO leaders are also meeting today to chalk-out theirfuture course of action plans. Their leader P Ashok Babu has earlier told the media that they will resume their indefinite strike anytime after the T-bill reaches state Assembly. So, they may take a concrete decision that is going to disrupt the normal life again.   T-Congress leaders are going to celebrate their party president Sonia Gandhi’s Birthday in a big way as it gives an opportunity to make her Bhajans to catch her attention and also to boast themselves of achieving Telangana state. However, she and her son Rahul Gandhi are quite upset with the birthday gift given by the people of four states.

Not a usual problem for Aam Admi

  Aravind Kejriwal led Aam Admi party has won 28 seats, while BJP emerges as biggest party with 32 seats to its credit. Although, Aam Admi fought against BJP owing to clean the politics, now it has to extend its support to same BJP or else lose its MLAs to it. Aravind Kejriwal has already alleges that BJP is indulged in horse trading. If, Aravind Kejriwal is wise enough, then better he strike a deal with BJP and join the government rather than losing his MLAs to BJP. Even if he is not ready to join BJP government, his MLAs will definitely isolate him lured with BJP offers. So, the ball is in Aravind Kejriwal’s court now.

Clean Sweep by BJP in four states

  BJP has made a clean sweep in three states and emerged as biggest party that wins 32 seats in Delhi. BJP is going to form governments in Rajasthan with Vasundara Raj Sindhiya as CM, Shivaraj Singh Chowhan as MP CM and probably Raman Singh as Chattisgarh CM. Dr. Harsha Vardhan is BJP CM candidate for Delhi.  

BJP leading in MP, Rajasthan

    BJP is in full lead in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states. However, there is close competition with AAP in Delhi and Congress in Chattisgarh. The three time Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit was defeated by the new comer Aravind Kejriwal of Aasm Admi party with a margin of 8000 votes. AAP is closely following BJP winning 13 seats. Congress is virtually wiped out of the race in Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states, but having hopes in Chattisgarh state. Here is the latest tally of parties leading and winning positions of four states.  

Delhi CM Shiela Dikshit Resigns

    BJP is leading in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan but Congress has picked-up in Chattisgarh. Aam Admi party emerges as second biggest party in Delhi leaving Congress party in third place. Delhi CM Shiela Dikshith has sent her resignation letter to Delhi Lieutenant Governor a short while ago.  

Latest leadings of Assembly elections results

  As exit polls predicted BJP is leading in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, but there is neck to neck to competition in Chattisgarh with Congress party. In Delhi BJP is leading in 33 constituencies closely followed by Aam Admi party in 25 constituencies. However, Congress seems to be completely wiped out of four states.  

Leadings of Four States Assembly Elections

                                           Five States Assembly Elections Results: