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Vundavalli batting for YSRCP, but hesitating to jon it?

  Former MP Vundavalli Arun Kumar has been batting for YSR Congress party for quite a long time but he is hesitating to join it until now. Perhaps, Jagan Mohan Reddy’s CBI and ED track records may be stopping him from joining YSR Congress party. If, he is not sure about joining it, then his statements should match with some other party in which he plans to join. But, he prefers to bat for YSR Congress party, thus hinting that he may join it in future, if everything goes well with the party.   He strongly criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday. He summoned a press conference at Rajahmundry and blasted ruling TDP government in it over Bauxite mining. He said, “Government is misguiding the people with its ‘white paper’ on Bauxite mining in Visakha Agency area. It is a fake document contains false and inaccurate information. Government should release a genuine document if it is really honest on this particular issue."   "It is incorrect to blame former Chief Minister late Dr. Rajashekhar Reddy over this issue. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also aware that Dr. Rajashekar Reddy proceeds ahead on Bauxite mining only after due consultations with all political parties in the state. Then, Chandrababu Naidu opposed his proposal and the same person has issued GO for Bauxite mining now. Instead of blaming previous government, Chandrababu Naidu should come up with the facts on Bauxite mining,” said Vundavalli Arun Kumar.

MLC elections notification will be released today

  Notification for MLC elections for filling up 2 seats in Ranga Reddy district under local bodies’ quota will be issued today by the state elections commission. Nominations will be accepted from today. Last date for filing nominations is December 9th. Elections will be held on December 27th. Results will be declared on December 30th. Local MLAs, MPTC, ZPTC, Municipal councilors can cast their vote in these MLC elections.   Elections will be held with ballet papers. Each voter has to vote for two candidates in these elections and has to mention their priorities. EC will declare the winners based on their priority votes. JC Amrapali has been appointed as returning officer and DRO Dharma Reddy as assisting officer.   There are total 769 voters including 612 MPTCs and majority of them are with Congress party. However, ruling TRS party managed to attract many of them during recent time. Congress party and TDP have decide to contest one seat each and co-operate with each other to make sure win these two seats of the district. Congress, TDP and TRS have not finalized their candidates yet. They may declare the names today or tomorrow.

Anna comes to Arvind Kejriwal’s rescue

  Delhi government lead by Arvind Kejriwal has introduced Jan Lok Pal Bill in Delhi assembly on Monday for debate and approval. While, AAP former leader Prasanth Bhushan and few others described it as a ‘Joke Pal Bill’, Congress and BJP also take a dig at Kejriwal’s government over it.   Quite unexpectedly, veteran social activist Anna Hazare comes to Arvind Kejriwal’s rescue today. He welcomed Arvind Kejriwal government introducing Jan Lok Sabha Pal Bill in the assembly. He suggested some changes in the panel members of the Jan Lok Pal Committee. Arvind Kejriwal government has proposed a five members committee comprising Chief Minister, the main opposition leader, Chief Justice of Delhi high court, Speaker and one individual.   Anna Hazare suggested there should be total seven members including two social activists. Arvind Kejriwal thanked his mentor Anna Hazare for giving his blessings to his government and for extending his support to the bill. Kejriwal said that his government will implement his suggestions.

Modi returns to India for his cloths washing: Tejaswi Yadav

  Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Prasad Yadav appears to be wants to follow the foot prints of his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is popular for his punch dialogues. Tejaswi Prasad Yadav chooses none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his first punching practice.   He said “Narendra Modi returns to India only when he needs dry wash of his clothes otherwise he continues his foreign tours endlessly. He should know that people have elected him for ruling the country and not for touring foreign countries. He should focus his attention on development of the country rather than touring abroad.”   Although, it is too early for him to take upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he chooses this shortcut to become popular in the state quickly and to project himself as a matured politician. His father Lalu Prasad Yadav, who declares him as his political successor may be guiding him. But, if he chooses to follow the foot prints of his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, he may also face the same fate of him one day in future. Instead, he should train himself under Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is known as clean and excellent ruler.

Nalgonda TDP leaders differ on district headquarters

  Lack of co-ordination between TDP leaders of Nalgonda district is clearly seen with their different arguments on one issue. Soon after Telangana government decides to reorganize and carve 11 new districts in the state TDP senior leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu has started an agitation demanding for a new district with Yadadri as headquarters from the existing Nalgonda district. He sat for one day hunger strike on Tuesday. Telangana state party president L Ramana and some other leaders of the party expressed their solidarity for his deeksha.   But, Uma Madhav Reddy from the same district is demanding that new district should be carved with Nalgonda as its headquarters. He said “It is not correct to take individual stands in the party on certain issues. Reorganization of districts is intended to provide ease of governance and convenience for the people but not for anyone’s personal interests.” TDP leaders are entertaining the ruling TRS party with their cat fights over this issue and are also providing scope for it to take advantage of their differences.

Kishan Reddy must go: BJP MLA

  It seems, Warangal by elections have created a rift between Telangana BJP leaders with the defeat of their party candidate Dr. Devaiah. One of its MLA Raja Singh, who is representing Ghosha Mahal constituency, strongly criticizes Telangana state party president Kishan Reddy today.   He alleges that Kishan Reddy is not allowing anyone to emerge as strong leaders in the party. He fails to campaign about various development and welfare programs implemented by the Modi government. “In fact, Kishan Reddy becomes a wall for BJP growth in the Telangana state. Hence, he should be removed immediately,” said Raja Singh. He told the media that he wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi informing about the party situation in the state and Kishan Reddy’s negligence in strengthening the party.   BJP manage to take Warangal seat from its ally TDP, but it couldn’t find equally capable candidate to face the ruling and rival parties’ candidates. Kishan Reddy’s decision of fielding Dr. Devaiah proved to be very wrong and it makes the job much easier for the ruling TRS party. His decision is also strengthening Raja Singh’s argument about not allowing the second and third rank leaders to emerge as strong leaders in the party.

Foundation stone for Kanakadurga Flyover on Dec.5

  Union minister for surface transport Nithin Gadkari will lay foundation stone for flyover near Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada city on December 5th at 9am, declared Vijayawada TDP MP Kesineni Nani today. He said the flyover will be built with an estimated cost of Rs.464 crores. Centre has granted Rs.350 crores as its share and the state government will pay the balance amount. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asked the officials to make sure the flyover is ready for use before Krishna Pushkarams next year. Construction works are likely to begin soon after foundation stone is laid.

MLA died before taking oath!

  Basanth Kumar, who was elected from Harlakhi constituency during recent assembly elections in Bihar, died on Monday with heart attack. He is supposed to take oath as MLA of Bihar assembly today along with other MLAs, but unfortunately died on the same day. He is one out of two MLAs elected from RSL party of Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan. He won the elections in his very first attempt but unfortunately died. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, ministers and the newly elected legislatures expressed shock and grief for his death. Bihar assembly adjourned to tomorrow.

No home minister can continue after stating so?

  NDA government wants to pass 36 important bills including its prestigious GST bill during this ongoing winter sessions. However, parliament is rocking with arguments and counter arguments on the growing religious intolerance in the country. As if it is not enough, CPM MP Mohammad Salim stirs fresh trouble with his remarks made against Home Minister Rajnath Singh.   He alleges that Rajnath Singh reportedly said “a Hindu had come to power after 800 years.” Obviously Rajnath Singh strongly objected him for making baseless allegations on him. He challenged Salim to prove his allegations are true or apologize for it. Rajnath Singh said “This is a very serious allegation. I think no home minister should continue after making such a comment. In my parliamentary career, I am hurt for the first time.”   Salim replied that he didn’t come out of a RSS meeting to acknowledge the remarks. He said that he quoted this taking clue from a news magazine. Hence, he suggested the home minister to take legal action against the news magazine, if he hurts with the remarks. Lok Sabha adjourned for a while as tensions shoots up with their arguments and counter arguments. Later, when the house reassembled the discussion shifts on to growing intolerance in the country rather than debating on crucial bills.

Kancha Ilaiah controversial remarks against Saradar Patel

  Writer, Dalit activist professor Kancha Ilaiah has triggered a fresh controversy with his rude remarks against India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister late Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.   Speaking at the Times Lit Fest held at New Delhi on Sunday, “If, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel becomes Prime Minister of the country, certainly he would turn the country into a Hindu country as he has strong faith in Hinduism. He wouldn’t allow Dr. Ambedkar to write constitution of India and there would be no democracy now in the country now. India would emerge as a Hindu nation just the way Pakistan emerges as Muslim nation after its independence,” said Ilaiah.   Obviously, people across the country are criticizing him as he hurts their feelings with his rude remarks against the noble person, who made merger of Hyderabad in India possible with his timely decision and action. These days, scholars like Ialaih are catching media and people’s attention for wrong reasons like this. Kancha Ilaiah may aware that his remarks against Sardar Patel won’t do any good for him or for the country, instead it hurts the people and may create some unexpected problems.

BSF Personnel arrested for involving in espionage racket

  Delhi Crime Branch police arrested BSF security personnel named Abdula Rasheed on Sunday in Jammu Railway Station, while he was boarding a train for Bhopal. He was arrested for allegedly trading confidential information to Pakistan Intelligence through its local handler Kafaitullah Khan alias Master Raja. Police recovered some confidential documents from Abdul Rasheed. Later, they also arrested Kafaitullah Khan. Police filed charges under various sections of IPC and Official Act for allegedly involving in espionage racket.   Abdul Rasheed is serving as a head constable in BSF intelligence wing at Rajouri in Jammu & Kashmir state. Kafaitullah Khan is also belongs to the same district. Delhi crime branch police are suspecting that some security personnel and some civilians in other parts of the country are also engaged in this espionage racket. Police are expecting to break their network with these two persons arrest.

Indian forces can’t defend from terrorists: Farooq

  Former Union Minister and Jammu & Kashmir former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah once again has made controversial remarks today. He said “All of Indian forces can’t defend the country against terrorists and militants.”   Earlier, he said that PoK remains with Pakistan for last 6 decades and it will remain with it forever. So, what is the use of claiming rights on it? The way Jammu and Kashmir State belongs to India, similarly PoK belongs to Pakistan. Hence, India should stop claiming PoK as its own. It was proved that problems can’t be solved with wars. So, India should take initiative for talks with Pakistan to resolve the other issues.”   His remarks about Indian armed forces are very humiliating for the soldiers, who lay their lives in a bid to stop infiltration of terrorists. That’s how people like him are sleeping peacefully in the most sensitive state of the country that is bordering with Pakistan. But, Farooq seems has more confidence on terrorists’ strength than the Indian soldiers. A person who served as union minister and Chief Minister of the state having such a poor opinion about Indian armed forces is really shocking and pity.

Hurdles for Vijayawada Metro even before starting?

  People are seeing how the politicians and their parties are creating hurdles for the prestigious Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, with which the construction costs are escalating with each passing day. Now, the upcoming metro rail project in Vijayawada is also facing similar problems, even before the work starts. Some local businessmen and leaders of ruling party are reportedly insisting for change in design of the metro project.   A MP and two MLAs are said to be insisting for change of railway station locations in the Patamata to Poranki stretch. Some businessmen are stressing for change in design of metro rail plan on Mahatma Gandhi Road stretch. They are suggesting the metro line be shifted to Bandar canal bund which is 500 meters away from Pundit Nehru Bus station of the original route plan. A person in Poranki, whose land comes under this project, is also insisting for change in plan. Few others belong to opposition parties are also reportedly reservations on the original metro rail plan.   Already estimations were submitted for construction of this metro project and the state government reportedly forwarded it to Central government for approvals. Construction works of this project are expected to start any time before June next year. But, they may be delayed and the construction cost also may escalate because of these demands for change in design and delay.

A forward..

Nagpur cricket pitch has also turned out to be totally  intolerant. Batsman can't stay on pitch despite every effort. It is felt that RSS is responsible for the intolerant pitch in Nagpur given it is in its backyard. Anushka is concerned and asked Kohli if his batting career was safe on such pitches or should they move to other country with more tolerant pitch. She was also speaking to Sania Mirza for inputs and advice. Clearly this was not the case in the Congress regime under the leadership of Manmohan where the pitches always  remained silent for five days and sometimes for months. Under Modi's India, pitches are talking and turning and showing no tolerance and cricketers are no longer feeling safe. Some cricketers have also threatened to return the World Cup under the Award Wapsi program. Garimella Ramakrishna

Three killed in Gunman firing in Colorado Springs, USA

  These days, the gun culture in USA is quite often taking lives of innocent people. An unidentified gunman barged into a planned parenthood building in Colorado Springs on Friday and opened fire on the people. Three people were killed and 11 were injured in the firing. Police and SWAT commando teams rushed to the spot immediately and managed to arrest him. Five policemen were also injured during the gun battle with the gunman.   Planned Parenthood, as it spells its purpose has been engaged in terminating unwanted pregnancy. A section of traditional Americans are strongly opposing it and its activities. Hence, naturally police suspect the gunman related to that group. Vicki Cowart, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountains, said that huge loss of lives had been prevented, as we have rushed all the civilians and staff into our safety room after hearing the gun firing inside our premises.   On November 22, two groups opened fire in a Bunny Friend Park in New Orleans, in which 17 people were injured but fortunately no one was died. Police identified the gunman as Joseph ‘Moe’ Allen, 32 and still searching for the rest of his group. He is going to face 17 counts of attempted first-degree murder, says police spokesman Tyler Gamble yesterday.

Venkaiah Naidu appeal to all states!

  Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu speaking in the Lok Sabha today said “I am asking for special status for Andhra Pradesh only because it is badly affected with the bifurcation of the state. There is a heavy short fall in its revenue. Unless it gets special status, it can’t develop rapidly. But, the proposal is in Neeti Ayog’s consideration. Many states including a developed state like Punjab is also demanding for special status. It is not fair. State governments should refrain from making such demands keeping in mind about the integrity and development of our country.”   His brief statement is underlining the reason why the Centre is hesitating to grant special status for AP state. But, it has to find a solution for this problem and grant special status to AP state. Otherwise, Centre has to stick to its promise of granting more or equal financial package to help the cash strapped Andhra Pradesh state immediately.   Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has promised this long back but it was not fulfilled until now. The abnormal delay taking place even for making announcement in this regard is giving scope to think that Modi government has taken AP state for granted.

PoK belongs to Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

  Former Union Minister and Jammu & Kashmir former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has made a controversial statement today.   He said “India has been arguing that PoK belongs to it. But, it remained with Pakistan until now and it will remain with it forever. Hence, India should stop making claims on PoK. Jammu & Kashmir state belongs to India and PoK to Pakistan. India should initiate a peace dialogue for resolving other long pending issues between the two countries. Problems can’t be resolved with wars. If wars can resolve the problems, then we have already fought wars earlier. But, problems were not solved. So, India and Pakistan should resolve their problems through peaceful dialogue.”   Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh strongly objected Farooq Abudllah’s statement. He said “Indian Government had made it stand clear on PoK. We are thinking on how to retrieving the occupied Kashmir from Pakistan’s illegal clutches. We have passed a resolution in the parliament in 1994 stating that if there is any problem between two countries regarding J&K State, it is PoK and its illegal occupation by Pakistan for the last 6 decades.”

Modi invites Sonia and Manmohan for Tea!

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to his official residence at Race Course Road to have a tea with him on Friday evening at 7 pm and they are said to be accepted his invitation. Their tea-meeting is very significant as Prime Minister Modi wants to seek their party’s support for passing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill and 36 other bills during the current winter sessions of parliament.   Congress party has stalled this GST bill during previous sessions also, demanding for some changes in the bill. It is insisting the Modi government to mention the clause of revenue-neutral rate not higher than 18 per cent in the bill. It is also opposing the proposal of levying additional one per cent of tax by the states on supply of goods over and above the GST rate. Hence, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley met almost all the senior Congress party leaders for clarifying their doubts in this regard and seeks their party support of passing this bill.   However, Modi government appears to be realized that it has to approach Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and not her party leaders for this purpose. So, Prime Minister Modi has invited them both for a tea today evening at his residence. He is hoping to convince them to extend their party support to this bill. Unless, this bill is passed in the current sessions, government can’t bring its new indirect taxation system from April 1, 2016. Hence, the tea-meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh is very significant.

YSRCP disappointed with Chandrababu’s decision?

  YSR Congress party that strongly objected and criticized the AP government for issuing a GO allowing for Bauxite mining in Visakha Agency area may be quite upset with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s decision to hold back the GO issued by his government.   After dropping its agitations for special status abruptly, YSR Congress party is searching for some serious issue for continuing its fight against ruling TDP government and its Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. It found the GO as a nice reason and hurriedly starts its fight against Bauxite mining. Alerted with its and other opposition parties’ protests, Chandrababu Naidu promptly applied breaks to the GO, leaving no scope for YSR Congress party to continue its fights. He said government will take a final decision only after consulting the tribal living the ear marked area.   Would his government goes ahead and starts Bauxite mining activities in the agency area, it would provide ample scope for fighting for YSR Congress party. Hence, disappointed with this unexpected move by Chandrababu Naidu, YSR Congress party may be very much disappointed is now claiming credit for forcing the government revoke its decision about its Bauxite mining plans.   Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is currently visiting in cyclone affected Kadapa and Nellore districts, is criticizing Chandrababu Naidu for failing to assist the people in the affected areas.