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Governor should ensure CBN’s safety also

  Former DGP of the undivided Andhra Pradesh state has come to media after a very long time to react on the phone tapping allegations made by the Andhra Pradesh government and its argument of implementing Section: 8 of the AP Reorganization Act that entrusts full powers to Governor in the common capital Hyderabad city.   He said, “It is true that ACB or Police officials shouldn’t tap the phones of Chief Minister and Ministers of neighboring state. But, they can tap the phones of individuals like Elvis Stephenson with the permission of Home Ministry. If, the AP government believes that its ministers’ phones were tapped, then the Chief Minister can complain to the Governor about the same and insist him to take appropriate action against the police commissioners for it. But, he has to provide strong evidences for his allegations.”   “The AP Police and ACB are allowed to run their forces from their head offices in the Hyderabad. But, they are not allowed to take any action against anyone in the common capital, because their jurisdiction permits them to deal with the problems related to the AP state and within the state limits but not in the common capital Hyderabad. So, if anyone including the AP Chief Minister feel any threat or insecurity, then it is Governor’s responsibility to ensure their safety and security,” said Dinesh Reddy.

CM KCR, Narasimhan’s significant meeting today

  Telangana Chief Minister KCR is going to meet Governor Narasimhan today around 3 pm. Their meeting is considered to be very significant in wake of the ACB is preparing for a final showdown in the vote-for-note case in a day or two after recording the statement of nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson today.   The ACB needs Governor’s permission to add Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and others names whom the Telangana government is accusing in this case. Unless, he gives permission to ACB, it can’t proceed ahead and serve notices to Chandrababu Naidu and others. Hence, Telangana CM KCR’s meeting with the Governor is considered to be very crucial.   Although, the Centre has reportedly orders an investigation into the alleged phone tapping of Chandrababu Naidu and other ministers by the Telangana government, so far it has not revealed its stand in this specific case. So, it’s silence may be considered as giving green signal to the Governor Narasimhan to allow the ACB to prosecute the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and all others in this case. Or else, the Governor may be directed to ask the Telangana Chief Minister to shelve this case immediately. Anyway, the outcome of their meeting will reflects the Centre’s stand on this issue and also through the consequent developments in this case.

Revanth’s judicial remand extended for 15 days

  TDP MLA Revanth Reddy was presented in the ACB court as his judicial remand period ends today. The public prosecutor, who represents the ACB argued that the ACB has not received the forensic reports related to this case and so the investigation is also not completed. Hence, he appealed the court to extend judicial remand of Revanth Reddy. The court agrees with his argument and extended his and two other accused remand till June 29th.   Hence, Revanth Reddy and other two accused have filed bail petitions in the High Court immediately. Revanth Reddy lawyers argue that their client was a victim of political conspiracy. However, the ACB officials have interrogated him and other accused in this case for four days continuously. So, there is nothing left to investigate in this case from his end. So, he should be granted bail. If he is granted bail, he will not meet or influence the witnesses in this case. He will abide by the bail conditions, his lawyers assures the High Court. High Court may announce its decision after lunch break.

Congress afraid to face TRS in Warangal bye-elections?

  Though, it is too early to think about finalizing the party candidate for the Warangal Lok Sabha seat vacated by Kadiyam Srihari, Congress party hits the news headlines with a negative report about its inability to find candidate for the same.   It was reported that former MP Vivek, who was offered ticket to contest from Warangal to Lok Sabha has refused, but stated that he will continue in the Congress party only. He may have his own reasons for refusing the party offer, but his statement about continuing in the Congress party is hinting that he has plans to take plunge into the TRS party. Hence, he may be offered ticket as a bait to keep him glued to the Congress party.   It was also reported that Congress party has approached former MP Rajaiah after Vivek rejected the party offer. If so, it would be a great opportunity for Rajaiah, who was defeated in the last elections. But, what if the TRS offers the same seat to Vivek? If, he contests on the TRS ticket, then Rajaiah or whoever may be Congress candidate, his/her electoral chances will become blink.   But, if Rajaiah also refuses then it would be indicating the miserable situation of the Congress party and its inability to face the ruling TRS party in the bye-election. But, it has to field a candidate otherwise it would strengthen this argument.

AP Government to form SIT on phone tapping

  Andhra Pradesh state government is likely to constitute a Special Investigating Team (SIT) comprising a senior police and IAS officer to investigate alleged phone tapping of CM Chandrababu Naidu and his ministers by the Telangana government. The SIT will take a final decision after collecting the information from complaints lodged in several police stations across the AP state against the Telangana CM KCR and his government. CM Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting with state DGP Ramudu, ACB Chief Malakondaiah and Intelligence Chief Anuradha yesterday at his office in Hyderabad. They have discussed in detail about Revanth Reddy’s case and about the Telangana government’s role behind it. They have also discussed the technicalities of this case. If the SIT could gather evidences in the phone tapping issue, it is not only helpful to the state government for filing a case against the Telangana government in the courts, but also helpful to the investigating agencies to be sent by the Centre very soon.

TDP finalizes MVVS Murthy for 2nd MLC seat

  TDP that already finalized Pappala Chalapathi Rao for the first MLC seat in Visakhapatnam district has finalized the name of its senior leader MVVS Murthy for the second seat. Although, there was no second opinions on the first candidate, stalemate continued till Sunday as its two ministers Ayyannapatrudu and Ganta Srinivasa Rao of the district differs on the second candidate. Finally, they both agree for MVVS Murthy candidature for the second seat. So, they both may file their nominations tomorrow.   TDP not yet finalized its candidates’ names for Guntur and Vizianagaram districts. The last date for filing nominations is June 16th. So, it may announce the names for these two districts tomorrow. Former TDP MLA Payyavula Keshav has filed his nominations in Collector’s office in Ananthapur on Sunday.

AP is Introducing Streetlight Tax!

  Andhra Pradesh government has found a new idea to tap money from the citizens. It is going to levy streetlight tax on its people from the next month. This fresh tax will be proportionately collected with the property tax. So, those paying huge amount for property tax have to pay more tax and it will be nominal for the lower property tax payers though usage is same for everyone. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly cleared this file recently.   The state government is levying this fresh tax on the people to recover huge losses power utlities have been incurring. During the 2014-15 fiscal year, 313.12 million units were supplied for lighting the streets across the state. This power supply costs Rs.170.81 crores, but Rs.5.46 crores recovered only from the Municipal corporations. Actually, state government is recovering these amounts from the funds granted by the Central government to the local bodies as a part of devolution of funds.   Everything goes fine as long as the Centre is releasing funds to local bodies, but problem starts when the flow of funds stops. Centre will stop releasing of funds, if elections for the local bodies are not conducted in time. The Centre held Rs. 1174 crores till date and obviosuly it is badly affecting the streetlight services. Hence, the state government has decided to transfer this additional burden on to the end user the citizen. But, what if when the Centre releases the funds as usually after elections are conducted for local bodies? Will it return the amount to citizens? Never, everyone knows.

Kishan Reddy is averse for alliance with TDP?

  Telangana State BJP President Kishan Reddy has once again hinted that he is averse to have alliance with the TDP. Speaking to media he said that he has sent a report to his party high command about the details of vote-for-note case and is also updating day to day about the consequent developments of it. He said that his party will take a decision on continuing alliance with the TDP after the court pronounces its verdict in this case.   He said ‘Let the court decide who is wrong and who is not in this case.” He reiterates that his party will follow ethics in the politics and so it discourages corrupt practices in the politics. He suggested both Chief Ministers should change their mindsets first and focus their full attention on developing the state instead of quarrelling with each other.   Even he is aware that it is his high command that takes crucial decisions on having alliance with other parties in different states keeping in view of larger interests of the party and certainly not the state unit presidents. Kishan Reddy is aware that his party high command ignoring his objections, has accepted alliance with the TDP in both states and it was proved to be a very wise decision. Would it lend its ears to his suggestions, then BJP would lose the opportunity to share power with the TDP government that gives it edge over the TDP and an opportunity to strengthen itself in the AP state. Hence, Kishan Reddy statement has no significance except revealing his personal opinion on having alliance with the TDP.

Proposals for rail connectivity to Amaravati under consideration

  Andhra Pradesh state government has sent a proposal for laying a railway line between upcoming capital city Amaravati and Mangalagiri Railway Station, so as to provide direct rail connectivity to the capital city with rest of the state and the country. Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu is said to be formally agreed to this proposal. So, Railways’ officials may make a site visit very soon to study the scope for laying railway line. The state government is also made another proposal for running a circular train service between Amaravati, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tenali cities. Actually, the state government has planned to run metro rail services between these stations, but dropped that idea as Metro chief consultant E Sreedharan said that is not a viable. So, the state government proposes to a circular local train between these stations.

Rahul Gandhi got advantage of their fight!

  After very long interval, Rahul Gandhi got some favorable reports in the media for taking part in the dharna conducted by the Delhi Municipal employees demanding for release of their two-months pending salaries. He sat with them on the road outside East Delhi MCD office. Both North and East Delhi Municipal Corporations are unable to pay salaries of many employees as the cash flows have stopped because of the ugly fight taking place between the Centre and Kejriwal government.   But, Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung announced that Rs 493 crore would be released to the civic bodies on yesterday itself to cover the dues of sanitation workers. Obviously, the Congress party remits that credit into Rahul Gandhi’s account. Even the media also describes it as a victory for him over the Modi government. A section of media close to the Congress party has seen this as a sea of change in Rahul Gandhi’s functioning style and attitude as he never used to mind about such road side dharnas during his UPA regime.   Whether the credit goes to him or not, the dharna by the sanitation workers brings out a serious issue to the public notice. The Delhi government lead by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Centre are conflicting on this issue also. The agitating workers told the media that both governments are not taking responsibility of paying their salaries since last two months. Both governments are avoiding paying their salaries for the last two months and blaming each other.   They said that the Delhi government has to pay their salaries in-time as they are serving it only. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that his government will release pending salaries of sanitation workers, doctors and teachers of two municipal corporations for April and May. But, he fails to fulfill his promise, then only the sanitation workers have took this ultimate decision ten days ago. Obviously, Rahul Gandhi benefitted with the ongoing fight between the Centre and Delhi governments.

Bobili Rajas likely to quit YSRCP?

  According to latest information, Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao and Baby Nayina popularly known as ‘Bobbili Rajas’ are currently conducting a meeting with their followers in their Bobbili Fort in Bobbili to discuss about their future course of action as party President Jagan Mohan Reddy has admitted former PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana into the party ignoring their objections.   Hence, party senior leader Kolagatla Veerabhadra Swamy was asked to go to Bobbili immediately to convince them not to quit the party. But, it is learnt that they have already made up their mind for leaving the party as they do not want to be elbowed out from the party by Botsa Satyanarayana, the way they were forced to quit the Congress party because of him.   So, if they quit the party, Botsa Satyanarayana may retain his control on the district politics and fill the posts vacated by them with his family members as he did in the Congress party earlier. Hence, a major change of political equation is likely to take place in Vizianagaram district very shortly.   TDP is said to be invited Bobbili Rajas to join the party as it may be easy for them to coordinate with Union Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju, who is popularly known Vizianagaram King and is handling party in the district. If, they do not join the TDP for any reason, obviously they may choose the BJP.

Revanth’s brother also likely to be sent to jail?

  TDP MLA Revanth Reddy and his brother Krishna Reddy also may face charges in a land encroachment case. K. Guruva Reddy, K Aruna and Peri Reddy from Guntur, who settles in Hyderabad, have stated that Revanth Reddy brothers have occupied their land in survey No: 127 in Gopanapalli village in Serilingampalli mandal. They said that they will meet Telangana Home Minister Nayini Narasimha Reddy very shortly and urge him to take appropriate action against Revanth Reddy brothers. So, it seems now Krishna Reddy is also likely to face same treatment of his brother very soon. Whether the allegations made against Revanth brothers are true or not, the timing of the complaint gives scope to suspicions that it is politically motivated.

Gali, Payyavula filed nominations

  TDP senior leaders Gali Muddu Krishnam Naidu, Payyavula Keshav and Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy have filed nominations on Friday for the council elections to be held under local body constituencies. Gali Muddu Krishnam Naidu has filed his nomination papers Chittoor, Payyavula in Ananthapur and Magunta in Prakasham districts.   TDP has also finalized the names of Shilpa Chakrapani Reddy for Kurnool, Reddy Subrahmanyam for East Godavari districts. They also will file their nominations soon. TDP is likely to finalize its candidates’ names for Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Krishna and Guntur districts on Friday.   Chandu Subba Rao and Dasari Raja Master and Anne Satish names are under consideration for first seat. Mannava Subba Rao and K Ravindra’s names are under consideration for the second seat in Guntur district.   Rajendra Prasad name is likely to be confirmed first seat and Budda Venkanna, Bachchula Arjundu names are under consideration for second seat in Krishna district.   Pappala Chalapathi Rao’s name is nearly finalized for first seat and Kannababu, Manikumari, Ramanaidu, Dr. Satyavathi and Peela Srinivas names are under consideration for the second seat in Visakhapatnam district. TDP is said to be ready to offer the second seat to former YSRCP leader Konathala Ramakrishnudu.   There is only one seat in Vizianagaram district for which T Lakshmu Naidu, Dwarapuneni Jagadish, T Bhaskar Rao and Sobha Hymavati are competing.

Can the TRS Government conduct GHMC elections right now?

  Of course, Revanth Reddy’s issue initially has created some negative impact and atmosphere for the TDP, but the same is creating some sympathy wave for it now. It can be seen with the huge turnout from all political parties, movie industry and business circles at Revanth Reddy daughter’s engagement function held at N Convention Center yesterday.   It is to be noted that many of the guests have come on their own even without being invited by him merely to express their solidarity to him and to his family. ACB officials have closely followed Revanth Reddy in the civil dress without missing him even for a minute in the function. No surprise even if intelligence sleuths were also deployed at the venue to keep an eye on the guests. Generally, people will avoid such situations if they sense any slightest trouble, but they all attend the function despite knowing that they are going under ACB scanner. So, it is hinting that a large section of people are having sympathy on Revanth Reddy.   Earlier, TDP has tried to prove that Telangana Chief Minister KCR has tried to destabilize its government, but it was not well received by the people. But, when it highlights the phone tapping issue, it helped to strengthen its arguments. TRS leaders over enthusiasm and claims about having evidences that can send the AP CM Chandrababu Naidu to jail has further strengthened the TDP arguments about conspiracy by the TRS government. The reports of PMO ordering a probe into alleged phone tapping by the Telangana government has also helped to change the views of the people in favour of TDP.   So, it appears the game started by the TRS and YSRCP Chiefs is completely reversing now. TDP is able to prove that it is the victim in this game but at the same time is likely to emerge as a winner. Since, the TRS and YSRCP are arguing that TDP has committed an unforgivable mistake and deserve jail punishments they can know what people are thinking about all these developments and whom they are supporting, if conducts elections for the GHMC immediately. No doubt, TDP may make a clean swipe in the elections with the sympathy wave.

KCR and Jagan’s idea to trap CBN back fires?

  Now, it appears even Telangana government that was seen very confident of fixing the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is regretting for its ministers statements with which entire game reversed. So far, TRS ministers including the Chief Minister KCR are used to threaten to arrest the AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. But now, they all are seen rubbishing his allegations of phone tapping after hearing about the reports that PMO has ordered for a probe into phone tapping. They are also now anxiously looking towards New Delhi as if they have lost their (mind) games to Chandrababu Naidu, who gave an unexpected twist with the phone tapping issue.   If, ordering for a probe into alleged phone tapping is true and in case if Telangana government is found guilty, then TRS has to pay for it very dearly. It is only because CM KCR’s idea to trap his political rivals Revanth Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu.   YSR Congress party also may pay very dearly for the foul game played by its President Jagan Mohan Reddy by joining hands with the TRS party. Actually, he dreams to take revenge on Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for defeating him in the general elections. But, if his involvement is found in this conspiracy, his party has to pay very dearly for trying to destabilize the democratically elected government. TDP leaders and ministers are already highlighting this point.   Even today, Jagan Mohan Reddy owned media is publishing and airing spicy stories about possible arrest of Chandrababu Naidu, his son Nara Lokesh, Union Minister Sujana Chowdary and many key persons of the TDP. It is also trying to create rift between the TDP and Nandamuri family by spreading rumors that Balakrishna is making moves to occupy CM Chair as Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest is inevitable. So, once the TDP recovers from its shock then it may certainly focus its attention on Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party.

Kadiyam Srihari Resigns?

  Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Kadiyam Srihari has resigned to his Warangal MP position today as he was recently elected as Member of Telangana Legislative Council. He submitted his resignation letter to Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan today. Hence, bye-elections for his Warangal MP seat will have to be conducted any time within six months. He was inducted into KCR cabinet as Deputy Chief Minister, after Dr. T.Rajaiah's expulsion from that post for his alleged involvement in ambulances scam. He become member of the Legislative Council as it is mandatory to continue as minister.

Delhi police advances probe into fake degree scam

Beleaguered Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was taken to Faizabad by train in Uttar Pradesh to further probe whether he faked his degree.  Meanwhile, AAP MLA Kapil Mishra will be the acting law minister of Delhi. The Tilka Manjhi University in Bhagalpur town is now epicenter of the scam, following the arrest of Tomar; accused of forgery and faking his degree from Bihar to register in bar council of Delhi.     At the University's administrative office, Vice Chancellor R S Dubey said, "so far we have not initiated any enquiry against any University staff.  We answered whatever the court asked us, as an affidavit has been submitted to them. If the cops come, we will cooperate with them." _Srikar.Palwai

Centre orders for probe into phone tapping?

  If reports are to be believed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued orders for an investigation into phone tapping of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and many of his ministers by the Telangana government. Chandrababu Naidu was seen giving a big bag containing files to the Prime Minister, probably evidences in phone tapping. It is learnt that, the PMO has issued orders for probe on Wednesday night, within hours after Chandrababu Naidu meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Home Minister Rajnath Singh has to take a decision on to which agency is to be assigned for probing this serious issue.   Although, Telangana CM KCR is rubbishing the AP Chief Minister’s allegations of phone tapping, it seems Chandrababu Naidu has genuine evidences to prove his allegations otherwise he wouldn’t dare to ask the Prime Minister for a probe into this phone tapping issue. If so, Telangana Chief Minister KCR may face some serious problems if his government really committed any such crime.

KCR left to Mahaboobnagar Tour

In yet another historical move by the TRS government, Chief Mnister K. Chandra Shekar Rao on Thursday left to Mahaboobnagar tour this morning to inaugurate prestigious “Palamur-Rangareddy” uplift project.   Mr Rao will inaugurate a pailan in Karvena of Boothpuru mandal raising the curtain for the lift irrigation project with a mammoth budget of 32,250 crore which was completely denied in the united state. Subsequently, after the inauguration ceremony he will have launch in nearby Agricultural hall and take a nap for some time.   At 6pm in the evening, he will attend a public meeting organized at Boothpuru Mandal. Ministers Joopally, Lakshma Reddy are supervising the arrangements. _Srikar.Palwai