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Kodela Shiva Prasad crosses party line

Former minister and senior TDP leader Kodela Shiva Prasad has crossed the party lines by speaking in favour of Samaikyandhra. Addressing the media at his home town Guntur has stated “I oppose the Center’s decision of bifurcation of the state. The state should be remained United.” This is going to embarrass the TDP president Chandrababu Naidu, who ordered his party leaders not to speak to media on this issue, until party takes a final decision on how to react to Center’s decision. This may encourage others also to follow his path. If, it really happens then TDP also will land in crisis situation just like Congress and YSRCP is experiencing now.

Konda Surekha, KK and Jitta resigned

As expected YSRCP leaders Konda Surekha, KK Mahendar Reddy, Jitta Balakrishna Reddy and Raj Talkur have resigned to party. They have announced this today at a press club at Somajiguda. They said they have left no stone unturned to firmly establish the party in Telangana. But, all their efforts have gone drain with just one decision taken by their party high command. They flayed Jagan and Vijayamma for betraying all these days with their stand of honoring Telangana people sentiments. They said YSRCP is purely working for Votes, Seats, Power and money. Konda Surekha has stated that she has sacrificed everything because of her respects for late YSR. But his son and wife have betrayed her in the last moment.

YSRCP office in Warangal closed, waran

The sudden change in YSR Congress party stand opposing bifurcation has led to crisis in its T region. Whether it can gain political mileage in Seemandhra with its decision or not, it definitely lost its credibility in Telangana region with its change in stand. As a result KK Mahendar Reddy, party in-charge for three districts, Jittaa Balakrishna Reddy in-chare of 5 districts, several other senior leaders Konda Surekha her husband Konda Murali, K.Prathap Reddy, Raj Takur and their followers are ready to quit the party anytime. Before stepping down, it is learnt that they have decided to wind-up the party offices in their concerned districts. Hence, the party workers in Warangal have repainted their party office and locked it, hinting closure of the party in the district. Most probably, other offices in the region may have the same fate. T-leaders of the party have sharply criticized the media statement given by the party high command, for not having a single word supporting Telangana formation. They have warned the party, if it indulges in anti-Telangana activities, it has face serious consequences. Now, it is just a matter of time to announce their resignations to party, with which the party business in Telangana region come to end.

Errabelli stirs new controversy in TDP

TDP T-Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar rao has stirred a new controversy inside the party circles by announcing that he will becomes the first Chief Minister of the Telangana, when state is formed. Though, no one is sure about which party will win in the elections in the newly forming Telangana state, Dayakar rao has made an irrelevant statement. This will definitely creates a wide gap between him and the rest in the party, as they may consider his statement as throwing challenge to them. His statement may trigger a new fight inside the party. Kalvakurthi MLA Jaipal Yadav also announces that he is also in the CM race. In such case, seniors like Motkupalli Narasimhulu, Revanth Reddy and many others in the party may also claim for the same. This will be nothing but inviting fresh troubles for the party. Currently, TDP has been facing acid test in Seemandhra region. It is under immense pressures from Samaikyandhra activists to go along with them, where as it has given a consent letter for bifurcation.

TRS in desperate state

TRS, which was elbowed out of the Telangana process by the Congress party, has left with no option but to wait for its turn to strike back at Congress. So, TRS leaders, who had a meeting at K.Keshav rao’s residence yesterday has decided to wait and see for the Congress move on Telangana. They have decided to hit the roads, if the Congress forms ‘Rayala Telangana’ or in case if Seemandhra leaders claim any rights on Hyderabad. TRS leaders have formally decided to allow the Center to make Hyderabad as combined capital for both states until the Andhra Pradesh state develops its own capital, but for only two years. KCR told his party leaders that they have to be on high alert to safe guard the interests of their new state or else they will be cheated by Seemandhra leaders. He said his party will play the watch dog role in the bifurcation process and raise banner, if find any injustice happens to Telangana state. All these discussions clearly reveal how the Congress party has cleverly stripped off the possessiveness of TRS on Telangana issue and forced it to sit in the galleries, while it takes charge of the game. To be frank, TRS has now no role to play in the Telangana formation so, it is now talking about playing watch dog role during bifurcation process. Once, Congress declares Telangana state, then its Telangana leaders will definitely overpower the TRS and will take revenge on KCR, which gave them sleepless nights and made their lives miserable.

Did Keshav rao obliges Congress on T

K. Keshav rao, the Secretary General of TRS party has claimed that his resignation to Congress has forced the party high command to seriously think upon Telangana issue. He said senior Congress leader Mukhul Wasnik has alerted the high command and made the party realize the seriousness of the matter, when he resigned. Then only the Congress high command jumped into action. K.Keshav rao told this to TRS leaders, who came to meet him at his residence yesterday to discuss the prevailing political situation. If so, what about the other two MPs Vivek and Manda Jagannadham, who also quits the Congress party demanding Telangana. Whether the agitations led by TRS and T-NGOs, sacrifices of more than 1000 students lives have no impact on the Congress party? Is Keshav rao’s resignation alone has made the things happen for Telangana?

Sabbam Hari blames TDP and YCP

Even while the crisis continues in YSR Congress party with the departure of Konda Surekha and other Telangana leaders from party protesting change of party stand on Telangana issue, MP Sabbam Hari has blamed TDP and YSRCP for not taking a firm stand on the burning issue. Sabbam Hari, the Congress MP from Anakapalli, who is known to be Jagan Mohan Reddy loyalist but still continuing as Congress MP and member speaking to the protesting students at Visakhapatnam said “So far, I couldn’t speak on this issue keeping in view of Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party stand. But, now the time has come to stand-up and fight for Samaikyandhra. Actually, this situation has arises because TDP and YSRCP have not made their stand clear. But, I wholeheartedly support for united state and strongly oppose any division of the state.”

Mulayam appreciates CM Kiran for opposing division

JD (U) president Mulayam Singh Yadav, who is strongly opposing division of states, has categorically stated that his party will oppose the Telangana bill when introduced in the Parliament. He said it is not wise dividing the country into smaller states succumbing to local pressures. He said the way Chattish Garh, Uttarakhand and Jarkhand states are reeling under serious crisis after division are teaching good lessons. Yet, the Congress is going ahead without taking these facts into consideration. He said his UP state is enjoying full benefits of being biggest state in the country. He asked whether the Congress can dare to divide it. He is all praise to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy for his bold stand taken in favor of united state. Apart from his arguments, the revival of Gorka Land agitations demanding for separate state from last three days, the protests in Seemandhra region against bifurcation of the state, former DGP Swaranjit Sen’s statement of possible spreading of Maoists from Chattish Garh to Telangana may leave their impact on Congress high command. If, it is succumbed to these pressures, then it is likely to form a 2nd SRC to overcome all these problems.

CWC and UPA Co-ordination meeting tomorrow

Congress high command has again summoned CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, Dy CM Damodara and PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana to Delhi tomorrow. They were asked to make themselves available by tomorrow morning itself. So, they may leave for Delhi anytime before Monday evening. The latest information Congress high command has rescheduled its UPA co-ordination committee meeting to tomorrow at 4pm immediately followed by CWC meeting. So, once again we can call it a D day for the state tomorrow. If, CM is firm with his resignation, Congress may also announce his successor on tomorrow itself. For this Congress is said to be worked-out on few names like D.Srinivas, Damodara Rajanarasimha etc. but Congress is insisting Kiran Kumar Reddy to continue and preside the bifurcation process.

Replacing Kiran to create new problems for party

In wake of wide spread reports about CM Kiran Kumar Reddy resignation, Minister TG Venkatesh’s media statement is acknowledging the same. He said that he believes CM may not continue any further if the Center has made-up its mind to divide the state. Then, obviously all the Seemandhra ministers also would like to quit and intensify their fight for Samaikyandhra. This is a clear hint that, CM has already resigned but official not declared, otherwise, TG Venkatesh may not dare to make such statement before media. Even, CM or his office has not condemned his statement. So, we can assume that reports about his resignation are genuine and it is just a matter of time to make it official. But, if, he is relieved from duties, then obviously it will elevate his image among the agitating Seemandhra leaders and may provoke them revolt against the party. More over, finding a suitable person who is acceptable to both regional leaders is also a complicated task for Congress. If, it tries to install anyone from Telangana, then Seemandhra leaders may fight him by tooth and nail. If, a person from Andhra region is installed in his chair, then Telangana leaders may protest. In such case, the only option left the center is to go for imposing President’s rule until the bifurcation process is completed.

Is Rayala Telangana to prolong the T issue

The reports about forming Rayala Telangana (RT) state by merging Ananthapur and Karnool districts into Telangana is the hottest news. Congress is said to be pushing this idea forward despite well aware of protests from both regions. Congress insistence for ‘RT’ might be part of its game plan to prolong the bifurcation issue. One can’t say that Congress is unaware of the facts that ‘RT’ can’t become reality unless it has the consent and support of the local parties and the people. So, this proposal may be just a plan to buy some more time for it. Further, its enthusiasm shown earlier for creating Telangana state might have died with the sudden emergence of Gorka Land demand. The Gorka leaders question the Center, when it can grant Telangana state, then why not Gorka Land? Currently, the Gorka Land leaders have called for a 72 hours bandh in Darjeeling area demanding separate state along with Telangana. This is also one reason that might evoke the Congress to put the bifurcation on hold. Moreover, taking any decision on bifurcation leaves either group unhappy. So, Congress might be prefers to sustain blows from Telangana for which it is already habituated, instead of taking blows afresh from Seemandhra. So, viewing all these options, Congress might have grabbed this ‘RT’ idea, that is widely opposed by all the people of the state, which will give it enough time to prolong its decision on bifurcation.

Did CM Kiran Kumar Reddy resigns?

Media is abuzz with the reports about CM Kiran Kumar Reddy resignation. Although, none of the concerned confirmed the reports, the buzz is he has submitted his resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi on Friday evening before leaving for Hyderabad. Kiran, who is strongly opposing bifurcation of the state, has said to be refused to oversee the process as CM of the state. According to reports, his resignation letter is lying with Sonia Gandhi’s political secretary Ahmad Patel. Congress high command, which is said to be made-up its mind over bifurcation and is heading for creation of ‘Rayala Telangana’ is likely to announce his successor’s name after the 3rd phase of Panchayat polls on 31st, revealed unconfirmed reports. In such case, he may come open in support of Samaikyandhra and join Seemandhra leaders in their fight.

Managing regional leaders first may help Congress

If, the Congress high command is firm with its decision, then the first thing it has to do is control or ignore its regional leaders demands and pressures and go ahead with its decision, come what ever it may be. But, as long as it lets its leaders build pressures, it can’t take any decision in its life time. This will make the people of the state and parties believe that it is really not honest and incapable in resolving the issue. So, it is time for the Congress high command to gain control over its leaders, before thinking about resolving the burning issue. When, it is not capable to manage a handful of its leaders, then how can one expect resolve it a serious issue like bifurcation that is related to crores of people’s future? If, the Congress plans to prolong this issue any further it not only tarnish its reputation in the state but also highlights its inability to resolve a serious issue. This will also puts the state back onto its unrest condition and worsen the lives of the people. The delay in taking decision may also provoke the hot blooded desperate T-youth to commit suicides. Finally, it is going to adversely show its impact in the next general elections. Hence, considering all these things, Congress high command must come with a concrete decision on bifurcation of the state without any further delay.

Is YSRCP going to dump its T-Wing

The overnight change in stand on bifurcation of the state by YSRCP creates havoc among its T-leaders. They widely condemned the resignations of their counterparts in Rayalaseema and demanded the party to reveal its stand. Hence, yesterday was a day of hectic activity for the party. While, some Seemandhra leaders, who discussed the situation with Jagan Mohan Reddy told the media that the resignations of the party MLAs don’t reflect the party opinion and it is their personal decisions. Party stand on bifurcation will be announced in a couple of days, they asserted. Simultaneously, the T-leaders of the party also had meeting with Vijayamma and insisted her to make media statement to clear the air, but she has refused. However, they told the media that she has asserted them that there is no change in party stand and the resignations are individual decisions made based upon the local political situation. Party sticks to its statement of honoring the Telangana people sentiments made during its plenary meeting. However, Vijayamma’s denial to give media statement on the issue leaves its T-leaders disgruntled. But, they agree that all these developments taken place are going to show their adverse affects on the 2nd and 3rd phase Panchayat elections. The verdict of the 2nd phase Panchayat elections may showcase the affects of YSRC’s change in stand. If, there is any boosting to the party in the Seemandhra region, then the party is likely to go ahead with its new stand and likely to dump its T-branches. If, there is no positive affect on Seemandhra region, then Vijayamma may make media statement reiterating its stand on the issue. But, by the party has already lost its credibility in the T region because of its overnight decision.

Panchayat 2nd phase polling begins

The 2nd phase of Panchayat elections begin today as per schedule. Around 1.5 crore voters in 6971 Panchayats in 22 districts are going to elect their Sarpanches and ward members today. Around 20,750 Sarpanches and 1,35000 ward members to be elected in today’s elections. Polling will be conducted till 1pm and counting of votes begin at 2pm. Results will be declared soon after counting. The state Election Commission has postponed the elections in 60 Panchayats in Adilabad, 2 in Nizamabad and 5 in West Godavari district as they are affected with heavy rain fall. Elections for these 67 Panchayats will be held on July 31st during the 3rd phase of Panchayat elections.

Congress likely to go for Telangana

According to latest reports from New Delhi, the high command has asked the CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana to tell what packages they are expecting for the Andhra state after bifurcation. They were also asked to send a detailed report to the union government about which place is to be made capital of the new state. CM has replied that he will constitute an experts committee to study this matter and send the report. This is an official information leaked from Andhra Bhavan, where Seemandhra leaders are presently camping. CM is said to be conveyed this to the anxiously waiting leaders at Andhra Bhavan. If, the reports are genuine, then it is understood that Congress high command has made-up its mind on the burning issue and is going divide the state soon. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is returning home tonight, which means end of consultations, as stated by Digvijay Singh a short while ago at the end of the Core Committee meeting.

After War Room, next Core Committee meeting

Although, it is evident that final decision on bifurcation will be taken only in the CWC meeting to be held on July 28th, media is abuzz with the reports about the ongoing war room meeting between state political affairs in-charge Digvijay Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad and the three heads of the state Congress party. Azad and Digvijay Singh have discussed with the three leaders individually over the issue. The meeting was just concluded. Again, all of they will attend the Core Committee meeting to be held around 4pm, in which the top brass of the party may also join. So far, there is no hints revealed over the party opinion on the issue. Both T-Congress and Seemandhra ministers camping in New Delhi are in constant touch with their ‘Star Bats Man’ and giving them necessary support and suggestions to win the game. Unconfirmed reports about Seemandhra leaders meeting the CM at Andhra Bhavan, is the only latest news. Except the media hype, there is no significant information leaks out from the war room.

Two Cong.MLAs resigned

It appears the Rayalaseema Congress leaders are now feeling the heat generated with YSRCP MLAs resignations. As if to safeguard their political interests in their constituencies and to withstand the challenge thrown by YSRCP, one by one the Congress MLAs in Rayalaseema region start shooting their resignation letters to Speaker. Yesterday Kamalapuram MLA Veera Shiva Reddy quits his party and MLA post demanding Samaikyandhra. Today Sarvepalli MLA Adhala Prabhakar Reddy and Nellore city MLA Sridhar Krishna Reddy have resigned to their posts on the same grounds. However, PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana has told the media he is not aware of their resignations and it is mandatory for everyone to abide by the party decision.

Core Committee meeting likely to be cancelled

The three heads of the state Congress party CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, Dy.CM Damodara Rajanarasimha and PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana, who are summoned by high command are expected to attend the core committee meeting scheduled for Friday. The meeting is intended to hear the final arguments of the three leaders on the state bifurcation issue, before taking a final call on the issue at its CWC meeting. However, the meeting is likely to be cancelled as the Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh may not be able to attend it due to ill health. So, a mini core committee is likely to take place, excluding Sonia Gandhi. The three leaders of the state may present their views and arguments to this committee, which will convey the same to Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi. But, the reports about core committee meeting cancellation disappoints the T-Congress leaders, who are anxious to push the matter through the core committee in their favor. Some of them suspect and worried whether the Seemandhra have influenced the high command in calling-off the meeting in the nick of the moment. Much to their worries, there is a sudden change in political situation in the state arise out of YSRCP MLAs resignations. Both T-Congress and Seemandhra Ministers are lobbying in their favor at New Delhi.

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