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Dadi describes himself as a poor man!

TDP Polit bureau member and sitting MLC Dadi Veerabadra rao describes himself as a poor man in the party. He asked the party president Chandrababu Naidu, whether there is no place or honor for the poor in the party. He complains party humiliated his self respect by not offering 2nd term for him as MLC. However, Dadi Veerabadra rao is known as a big business man and owner of several colleges including one engineering college located in and around his Anakapalli constituency. Even then, describing himself as a poor man in the party makes the people laugh at him and also makes them curious to know what would be the yardstick to define one as poor or rich. Perhaps, when compared with some of the big leaders like Nama Nageswara rao in his party, who were said to be crossed Rs.1000 crore mark in terms of their assets and businesses, Dadi Veerabadra rao might be feeling himself as just an upper middle class section in the party and that’s why he might be feeling inferior to the rich members of his party. His statement also indicates that TDP prefers to have rich men only as its members. If, a crorepathi like him believes that he is poor then, what about the real poor in the country?

MLC aspirants shocks with party decision

The media predictions about the probable’s’ have made the concerned aspirants and their followers strongly believe of getting party nomination for the MLC seats under MLA quota. More over, every aspirant has his own reasons to believe that he is the right candidate for the MLC seat. However, the final list declared by Botsa yesterday has left them all in deep shock as none of their names were found in his list. While, media repeatedly highlights Bharati Ragya Nayak’s name till last minute, he was shocked to see replaced by Santosh Kumar, whose name has never mentioned in the media. Several others, who have been lobbying all these days at New Delhi, were also fuming for not getting a chance. Hence, all of they intensifies their efforts to get themselves nominated through Governor Quota, which is said to be to be already finalized by the party high command. Obviously, the disappointed aspirants flay CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana for their wrong selection of the candidates. Especially, they are unhappy to see Shabbir Ali, Santosh Kumar, Shiva Lakshmi and Veerabadra Swamy’s names in the list as none of them are taking any active part in party affairs. However, they are successful in getting the chance merely because of their lobbying and close relations with the CM and PCC president.

Cold war continues between Ayyanna and Bandaru

TDP senior leader and MP Srujana Chowdary, who was given a task of settling disputes between warring Bandaru and Ayyanna groups at Visakha district, some how managed to bring Bandaru Satyanarayana and Peela Suryanarayana on to one platform. Peela has been suspended from the party for allegedly attacking Badaru Satyanarayana, when he comes to garland NTR’s statue, during late NTR’s 14th death ceremony held at Vizag. However when, TDP is forced to form a committee to investigate the case, when its polit bureau member Ayyana Patrudu and his followers have threatened to quit the party in protest against suspension of his follower Peela. Hence, Srujana Chowdary has been sent for the mediation between the warring groups and finally he was able to bring them on to one platform, but fails to make them shake hands before the media, which is a clear indication of continuation of cold war between the two groups.

MLC elections brings unrest for TDP

Facing elections might be very exciting for the political parties, but allotment of party tickets is definitely not a happy event. While, unrest in TDP has begun even before official declaration of its 3 MLC candidates names, even a worse situation is expected in Congress party, when PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana announces the names around 3pm on Sunday, as there tens of aspirants for 9 MLC post in that party. The sitting TDP MLC Daadi Veerabadra rao from Anakapalli is quite upset for not giving him the party ticket. He hints resigning to his party polit bureau post, while his hundreds of followers are threatening to quit the party in protest against party decision. Hence, Chandrababu has pressed the panic button and sent senior leader Sujana Chowdary to negotiate with decedents. Another aspirant Koteswara rao, former Chairman of the state handicapped co-operative society, who is physically disabled but following TDP President Chandrababu in his padayatra all these days on his tri-cycle, is also upset with Babu’s decision. Senior leader of the party, Varla Ramayya and some others are said to be in contact with Dadi over phone and trying to console him. Although, Dadi Veerabadra rao still has two months tenure as MLC, he expected the party to renew his position now itself.

MLC candidates names likely to be announced today

The suspense over the names of the MLC candidates of Congress and TDP may end today. According to reports, Kolagatla Veerabadra Swami, Shabbir Ali, Ponguleti Sudhakar, Bharati Ragya Nayak, Kanteti Suryanarayana Raju are lily to be Congress candidates. Kanukula Janardhan Reddy, SRINAGI Raghurama Reddy and Srivani (daughter of late PV Narasimha rao) are likely to the MLC candidates of the party to be nominated under Governor quota. TDP too has shortlisted its candidates names. Shamantakamani, Salim and Yanamala Ramakrishnudu may be declared as the party candidates. Both the parties are expected to make an official announcement anytime from now.

IB alerts Gujarat government of Terror attack

The central Intelligence Bureau today has alerted Gujarat government of possible attacks by Indian Mujahidin terrorists. IB suspects that Yasin Batkal, the master mind behind the recent Hyderabad bomb blasts might have entered into state to implement his plan. Hence, Gujarat government has launched a massive search operation to trace out the terrorist. Government alerts all its citizens and asked them to be inform it immediately in case if they found any one suspicious or suspicious items left in the public places.

Actress Anjali miracle escape

Tollywood actress Anjali of film SVSC fame has escaped from a fatal electric shock while in the shooting of her Tamil film at Tiruporooru in Tamilnadu state. She was immediately rushed to near by hospital and it is learnt she is safe and out of danger. Hence, the shooting was cancelled.

Is Babu escorting Kiran Kumar Reddy?

As the Assembly sessions are closing in, the blame game between the opposition parties intensifies over serving no-trust-motion against Kiran Kumar Reddy government. In this war of words, TDP has turned a soft target for its rivals-TRS and YSR Congress parties. YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu is throwing challenges to TDP demanding either to serve no-trust-motion or agree before the people that his party is having secret understand with ruling Congress party. TRS leader Harish rao too now joins this bandwagon and targets Chandrababu Naidu. He said Chandrababu is escorting the Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy as if he shoulders the responsibility of saving his government. He demands TDP to prove its honesty by serving no-trust-motion against Kiran Kumar Reddy government. However, TDP prefers to stay cool, as it believes it may helpful to its rival YSRCP. It also fears that if it is defeated in the house like the previous time, it will leave adverse effect on the party, which it do not want to happen when the elections are round the corner. All this makes the ruling Congress government, especially CM Kiran Kumar Reddy to have a sigh of relief and concentrate on other issues like finalizing MLC candidates names.

YSRCP candidate filed nomination

While, the high drama in finalizing the names of the Congress MLC candidates is still continuing at New Delhi, Aadireddy Apparao the MLC candidate of YSR Congress party has filed his nomination papers at Rajhamundry a short while ago, accompanied by several leaders of his party. Apparao is close relative of TDP MP late Kinjarapau Yerram Naidu. He also served TDP for a long time, but quits recently as he feel humiliated with party ignoring his importance. Hence, YSR Congress absorbs this powerful leader into party and offered MLC ticket. Actually, he was said to be given assurance for MLA ticket, but offered this as the general elections are still one year away now. Hence, he may quit his MLC post, once he is given MLA ticket in the future.

Suspense continues on Cong MLC candidates

The suspense over the 9 Congress MLC candidates’ names still continues, as the party high command couldn’t makeup its mind over the different lists presented by Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana. Though, they both are expected to return home on yesterday night and declare the names by today morning, they still glued at party office in New Delhi finalizing the names with party Chief Sonia Gandhi. Since, today is the last day for filing nominations, tensions rose among the aspirants and they are anxiously waiting for a call from New Delhi. On the other hand several aspirants are still hanging to party office in New Delhi for lobbying. Hence, the high suspense drama still continuing and it may come to an end within few hours.

Cong. retards to Lokesh’s remarks

Nara Lokesh seems eager to start his political activities even before his father Chandrababu returns home, as against he told the media earlier. For this he chooses a safe landing zone of his native Chittoor district to begin with. Currently, he is on a 3day visit to Kuppam constituency of the district named as ‘Palle Palleku Telugudesam.’ During the 2nd day of his program addressing the people he said “Currently, the state has gone out of its track because of inefficient ruling by Congress government. Only, TDP can put it back on to its track, if elected to power in the next elections. While, Congress is inefficient, YSR Congress party is corrupted party. TDP is the only party, which implemented the social justice. During the last elections, Congress party has spent Rs.25 crores to defeat my father Chandrababu, but in vain. I appeal the people to elect TDP in the upcoming elections.” Although, YSR Congress party yet to react on his remarks, Congress took initiative and sharply reacts to his remarks. Government whip Rudraraju Padmaraju said “Lokesh is just like a baby-crow. This ‘Tweeter babu’ has come to roads now and speaking senselessly and trying to bluff the people the way his father is doing now in his padayatra by making false promises. He is childish and not eligible to speak about our government. People very well know how his father Chandrababu has cheated them. Hence, I suggest Lokesh to stop talking rubbish and making false promises on his party behalf.” Lokesh now should be get prepared to face much more harsh reaction from his another rival YSR Congress party. Soon, he will understand that it is easy to criticize the rivals but hard to digest their harsh reactions. If, he could withstand the heat, he may go ahead in politics.

Gali shuttles between Hyd and Bangalore

Former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in connection with Obulapuram illegal mining cases, has been shifted to Bangalore today morning to attend another case filed against him by CBI, Karnataka branch. The Special court in Bangalore has granted CBI 6days custody of Gali Janardhan Reddy. The Karnataka wing of CBI will interrogate him in connection with illegal transporting of Iron ore from Obulapuram to the fake companies created by him in several countries. Besides, he is also facing charges for bribing the judges at Hyderabad to get his bail. Hence, he has been shuttling between the two states’ capitals to attend several cases filed against him. It is learnt that few months ago, a separate case has been filed against his wife also in Karnataka court for her name appearing in the board of directors list in one of his mining companies. With Center granting permission to prosecute the IAS Officer Sri Lakshmi, Gali Janardhan Reddy may expect CBI file more cases against him depending on the revelations by her.

Can Rahul change the party system at all?

When it is a Congress government, then a nod from New Delhi is inevitable for every silly work or decision. In such case, one can’t expect the remotely operated state leaders like CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana can take a decision and declare the names of the 5 MLCs candidates on their own. Hence, both of they have landed before the party high command today with different lists in their hands. After finalizing the names of the 5 MLC candidates with Madam Sonia Gandhi, CM and PCC president are returning home by evening flight. The 5 lucky persons’ names may be declared by today night or tomorrow early morning. Then the party candidates will file their nominations on tomorrow, as it is the last day for filing nominations. All this indicates that neither the party high command nor the state leaders have understood the ideology of their young vice president Rahul Gandhi, who repeatedly insists for decentralization of powers. Even yesterday, Rahul has said that the party high command is forcibly imposing its decisions on the states and it need to be changed at once. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana, who attends number of meetings held by Rahul Gandhi, have proved that the old habits die hard. Even his mother Sonia Gandhi seems strongly believing that the existing system of the party can’t be changed so quickly as her son wises to be.

Bin Laden son-in-law held, brought to US

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, the son-in-law of Osama bin Laden and his once spokesman, has been captured and brought to the U.S. Abu Ghaith, whose arrest is said to be a major milestone in the war against terrorism, is scheduled to be produced before a New York court on Friday. “No amount of distance or time will weaken our resolve to bring America’s enemies to justice,” Attorney-General Eric Holder told reporters in Washington. The indictment charges Abu Ghaith with participating in a conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals. No trial date has yet been set in the case. “To violent extremists who threaten the American people and seek to undermine our way of life, this arrest sends an unmistakable message: There is no corner of the world where you can escape from justice because we will do everything in our power to hold you accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” he said. The arrest of Ghaith is an important “milestone” in our ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, said the Assistant Attorney-General Lisa Monaco. “It has been 13 years since Abu Ghaith allegedly worked alongside Osama bin Laden in his campaign of terror, and during the period he allegedly took to the public airwaves, exhorting others to embrace al-Qaeda’s cause and warning of more terrorist attacks like the mass murder of 9/11,” U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said. “The memory of those attacks is indelibly etched on the American psyche, and today’s action is the latest example of our commitment to capture and punish the enemies of the United States, no matter how long it takes,” Mr. Bharara said. According to the indictment unsealed in a New York Court, from May 2001 to 2002, Abu Ghaith served alongside bin Laden, appearing with him and his then-deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri, speaking on behalf of the terrorist organisation and in support of its mission, and warning that attacks similar to those of September 11, 2001 would continue. After the 9/11 attack, bin Laden summoned Abu Ghaith and asked for his assistance and he agreed to provide it, it said. On the morning of September 12, 2001, he spoke on behalf of the al-Qaeda, warning the United States and its allies that “[a] great Army is gathering against you” and called upon “the nation of Islam” to do battle against “the Jews, the Christians and the Americans“. Abu Ghaith arranged to be, and was successfully smuggled from Afghanistan into Iran in 2002, where he spent most of the decade.

''19th TANA Convention'' Advanced Registration Opened

TANA Convention to Unite Telugu Literary Stalwarts: Unprecedented show ahead Extraordinary Arrangements in Dallas: Advanced Registration Opened Today! The Literary Committee is gearing up with full speed to deliver unprecedented programs to showcase the glory of the Telugu language and the literary richness at the 19th TANA convention scheduled from May 24th to 26th at the Dallas Convention Center. TANA, founded in 1977, is one of the oldest and largest Indo-American national-level organizations with its charter to perpetuate, integrate, and assimilate the cultural heritage of the Telugu-speaking people of the North American continent into the mainstream of the cultural heritage of North America. Telugu Association of North Texas (TANTEX), established in 1986 as a non-profit, non-religious organization to preserve, protect and perpetuate the cultural heritage of Telugu speaking people of North Texas is co-hosting this event. Prasad Thotakura, President of TANA, Murali Vennam, Convention Coordinator, Chalapathi Rao Kondrakunta, Convention Secretary, C.R. Rao, Convention Treasurer, Manju Kanneganti, Southwest RR, and Ram Yalamanchili, TANA secretary are overseeing the arrangements in progress by various committees. As a part of the arrangements, over thirty individuals are leading their respective committees to carry out various tasks. Around 10, 000 Telugu people from all over the world are expected to attend this mega event. The literary programs will be a special attraction at this biennial convention. The Literary Committee has already received confirmation of attendance by eminent literary stalwarts and lyricists from Andhra Pradesh. Stalwarts of Telugu “Avadhaanam” to deliver Unique Interactive Analysis Vijaya Chandrahas Maddukuri, Chair, Literary Committee of the 19th Convention stated that “Avadhaanam is unique to our mother tongue, and eminent personalities from the field will grace the occasion. Celebrated individuals from Telugu Avadhaanam lead by Dr. Medasani Mohan, Dr. Garikipati Narasimha Rao, Dr. Palaparthi Syamalanand Prasad will host the “Glory of Avadhaanam”, an interactive analysis depicting various facets of the art of Avadhaanam ”. This one of a kind program is already sending electric pulses through the hearts of many literary lovers across the world. Advanced Registration Began Today. Please Visit www.tana2013.org and click “Registration” It may be recalled that the leadership team of TANA unveiled the 19th Convention website a week ago and request is being made to register for the convention in advance to avoid long lines by visiting www.tana2013.org and clicking the “Registration” tab. This website will serve as the launching pad to unite and communicate in real time with the all the Telugu people scattered around world. As a bonus for the advanced registration, one lucky winner will be picked every week from the pool of the registered attendees and will be rewarded with $200 worth of Uppada silk saree, courtesy of KANKATALA Silks. Please visit www.tana2013.org for more information. Reunion of the crème of the crop Lyricists Prasad Thotakura, President of TANA stated that “ TANA has been at the forefront of serving the literary, cultural and the emergency needs of the Telugu People living in North America for the past three and a half decades and is well positioned to empower our youth to carry the legacy forward. Commemorating the extraordinary contribution of the Telugu lyricists, a variety entertainment program is being designed to provide a unique stage for the distinguished lyricists lead by Dr. Siri Vennela Seetarama Sastry, Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao, Chandrabose, Dr.Vaddepalli Srikrishna, Ramajogayya Sastry, Ananth Sriram and more. This interactive program will extol the glory of Telugu language and culture at the convention while bringing a galaxy of singers, lyricists and musicians together. Something for Everyone: Variety Programs to attract all ages There is going to be plenty of action at the convention to serve the cultural and literary needs of everyone. Highest priority is given to bring and showcase the Glory of the Telugu culture and the literary richness. Every step is being taken to deliver fun-filled, variety, informative and entertainment programs to people of all ages under a single umbrella as per the joint Press Release issued by Prasad Thotakura, President of TANA, Murali Vennam, Convention Coordinator, Chalapathi Kondrakunta, Convention Secretary, Vijay Chandrahas Maddukuri, Chair, Literary Committee. For the latest information please visit www.tana2013.org.

I just can't shut my mouth:Dr.Rajashekar

Tollywood actor Dr.Rajashekar, who often appears in different political parties, has told the media that he strongly believes that it is his social responsibility to serve the country. Hence, he some times even thought to launch a new political party, but drops the idea as it demands full dedication of their time. He said “ “Being a doctor by profession, I treat patients at my home regularly as a social responsibility. After seeing all these odd things happening in the country, occasionally I think about launching a political party on my own to revamp the present system of our society. But, as we understand it is not as easy as we show in our films and it demands a round the clock and year work, I drop the idea. Hence, I join some political party and voice my feelings. When, no one else dares to speak on some important issue, I always try to speak on it. The reason is, I just can’t keep my mouth shut completely. Whenever, I feel something going wrong around us, definitely I make loud noise over it as a public alarm.”

Chiru made us leave the party: Dr.Rajshekar

Tollywood angry tough cop Dr.Rajashekar in his recent interview to a leading news channel has said he and his wife are forced to leave congress due to Chiranjeevi only. He said “As of now still we are in Congress party, but planning to join either TDP or BJP very soon. Both the parties have welcomed us, but we have to take a decision on the choice. Actually, I want to continue in Congress party, but as every one knows due to the rivalry between us and Chiranjeevi, we feel uncomfortable with his arrival into party. Since, he is having good relations with party high command, every one including CM and PCC President are feeling uneasy to see us around. Though, they have asked us not to leave the party, we understood it is not a whole hearted word. Since, we can’t ask him to leave the party we are forced to leave the party. We have met TDP president Chandrababu Naidu some time ago. He welcomes us both into TDP.”

Congress trump card- Chiranjeevi? Ramachandrayya

Endowment minister C.Ramachnadrayya predicts that during the forthcoming elections, his ex-boss Chiranjeevi is going to play vital role for the victory of the party in the state. He said Chiranjeevi will be the party trump card in the elections. but, Chiranjeevi’s critics question when this trump card couldn’t win the game during last elections for his own party, then how can he will make the show? Some others state he has already used his trump card while launching his Praja Rajyam party and hence the card can’t be reused in the next elections too.

Center grants permission for prosecuting IAS officer

Today, Central government has granted permission to CBI for prosecuting IAS officer Sri Lakshmi, who was arrested in connection with Obulapuram illegal mining cases and currently out on bail on health grounds. The decision is considered to be very significant, as Sri Lakshmi has played a vital role in granting permissions to Gali Janardhan Reddy’s Obulapuram mining company. However, she has been repeatedly saying that she was forced to co-operate with the mining company only because of the pressures from CM office. Hence, her prosecution by CBI may unearth many stunning facts and may bring out many big names involved in this case. Currently, Sri Lakshmi is taking treatment for her back pain at Vellore.

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