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TDP issues notices to Talasani and three others

  TDP is reported to be issued notices to its former members and MLAs Talasani Srinivas Yadav, Teegala Krishna Reddy, Manchireddy Kishan Reddy and Dharma Reddy for crossing party lines and for continuing as TDP MLAs even after joining the TRS party. It asks them to quit their MLA posts immediately that they got through the TDP or else be prepared to face legal action.   TDP is going to file a petition in the High Court today appealing it to order them to stay away from upcoming MLC elections as they are still continuing as TDP MLAs. TRS is fielding its 5th candidate in the MLC elections relying upon the four TDP MLAs and some outside support from opposition parties, whereas it has only 71 MLAs to support 4 MLC candidates only. Hence, if the court prohibits the four TDP MLAs from taking part in the MLC elections, it would be a big blow to the ruling TRS party.   TDP has been demanding them to quit their MLA posts for a long time, but they are ignoring its demands. Talasani Srinivas Yadav alone has submitted his resignation letter to Speaker Madhusudhanachary before joining KCR’s cabinet, but it was also not approved until now. Hence, TDP may appeal the High Court to order the Speaker to approve their resignations or disqualify them immediately.

AP and TS begin fresh fight for NIT seats

  AP and Telangana government are gearing for yet another fight for sharing seats in the National Institute of Technology (NIT). Telangana government argues that according to NIT guidelines, 50 seats should be allotted to local students i.e. for Telangana students. Telangana Deputy CM Kadiyam Sri Hari submitted a memorandum to Union Human Resource Development Ministry secretary (higher education) Satyanarayan Mohanty on Tuesday.   He said NIT is a central government institution. Hence Article 371 (D) of the Constitution is not applicable to it. Hence, 50 per cent seats should be allotted to Telangana students in NIT. Andhra Pradesh can ask the Central government to create supernumerary seats for its students in other NITs in the country. But, CM Chandrababu Naidu is pressurizing the Centre to take away our students seats in NIT. We will resist any such attempt politically and legally said Kadiyam to media.   But, Andhra Pradesh government has two legal points to justify its arguments. It quotes Section 95 of the AP Reorganization Bill that says: “In order to ensure equal opportunities for quality higher education to all students in the successor States, the existing admission quotas in all government or private, aided or unaided, institutions of higher, technical and medical education in so far as it is provided under Article 371D of the Constitution, shall continue as such for a period of 10 years during which the existing common admission process shall continue.”   It also quotes 13th Schedule of the AP Reorganization Bill which says “Premium Institutions like IIT, NIT, IIM, IISER, Central University, Petroleum University and Agriculture University to be set up in the AP state by the Central government. Until then, the AP students should be given their due share of seats in all these premium institutions in the Telangana state, argues AP government.

I will not back down on OU Land says KCR

Brushing aside the criticism by the students and other political leaders over the government proposed move to build homes for the poor in Osmania University, chief minister k. Chandra Shekar Rao on Tuesday cleared that he would not back down.   Continuing his participation in swatch Hyderabad program, chief minister on Tuesday visited Buddha Nagar in secunderabad.   Alluding to the agitations of the students and burning the effigies, he said “When I start a program, I am not one to leave the issue and go for other, I will not bow to agitations by the students, I will see that the land be allocated to the housing project.” He is also added that city residents are lacking in the basic amenities such as roads and drainages etc. we hope we could get over that with our policies. -Srikar.Palwai

Jayalalitha to take oath on May 23rd

  Jayalalitha will take oath as Chief Minister of Tamilnadu state on May 23rd and the present Chief Minister of the state O. Panneer Selwam will quit his post one day before that is on May 22nd, ruling AIADMK party announces a short while ago. She may reshuffle her cabinet immediately after taking charge of the government. Jayalalitha was acquitted by the Karnataka high court in the disproportionate assets case that runs for 18 years.

Rahul may not take Congress reins this year?

  Former union minister Jairam Ramesh gives an interesting clue about his party vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s future plans. Speaking to media, he said “Rahul Gandhi will take charge of the Congress Party in the next year. There is no difference of opinions among the party leaders about his leadership.”   Hence, it is to be understood that indeed still there are difference of opinions among the party leaders and thus he is not taking charge of the party in the upcoming elections for party president post. Actually, he went on leave for two months because of the same problem and was believed to be returned home after getting assurance from his mother Sonia Gandhi that no one will oppose him, if he wants to take charge of the Congress Party.   But, Jairam Ramesh’s latest statement is revealing that he will not be made as Congress Party president because there is no consensus among the party leaders on his leadership. Hence, Sonia Gandhi may continue to be Congress President for one more year. If so, Rahul Gandhi has to prove that he is eligible to succeed her in the next 24 months of apprentice period. If, Rahul Gandhi fails to take the party charge this year, it will provide enough weapons to the ruling BJP and the Congress rival parties to make fun of him and his Congress party.

Did KCR made self-goal on OU lands?

  It seems Telangana Chief Minister has made a self-goal by announcing that his government will build two-bed room flats for the poor in the 11 acres of land that belongs to Osmania University. OU students, who are strongly protesting his decision, have given a bandh call for OU today. They also burnt his effigy and vow to continue their fight till CM KCR revokes his idea. Opposition parties also strongly opposed his announcement and described his ruling as dictatorship. They also vow to resist any such plans.   However, CM KCR is reportedly stated that he is a man, who will never step back once taken a decision on any matter. He justified his decision stating “This is not an era of kings’ rule and hence the educational institutions like don’t need vast piece of lands to run the institutions. After all, what is wrong in utilizing the vacant lands of the educational institutions for providing shelter to the poor people?”   He vows that he will definitely build houses for the poor in the OU lands. He alleges that some students are making this as a big issue, because some opposition parties are provoking them from behind. Obliviously, his reaction makes the students fume upon him. They suggest him to build houses for the poor in his own farm house in Medak district instead of clinching the OU lands. Opposition parties also have made similar suggestions to him.   Although, his intention is good his idea to take the OU lands has back fired at him. His announcement may make the poor people very happy, but it rages the hot blooded students of OU. Knowing that throwing challenge to the students is nothing but inviting fresh troubles, CM KCR has reiterates his decision. Obviously, his reply rages the students and also provides a good weapon to the opposition parties.

India's First Forest Festival

‘Matheran Green festival 2015’ is India’s first Green festival initiated  to bring an astute awareness about nature, its conservancy and it's creative expressions attracting around 50,000 visitors .   Artists, innovators and environmentalists from seven countries and 16 states would be participating at the festival which is held from May 21 to 25. ‘Matheran’ situated in Maharashtra’s Raighad district is a 100 per cent pollution-free hill station and also an only vehicle-free hill station in Asia.   The festival held in a reserved forest is organized by Matheran Pratishthan and the New Bombay Design. It is hosted by Matheran Municipal Council, Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Union government.   This is the first step towards transforming Matheran as a model town and destination, which will speak about Eco-sensibility, responsibility of each individual to conserve and understand nature, a release from the organisers said.   Bollywood's renowned Art Director Sukant Panigrahy and Bhubaneshwar's Kalanirvana International Art Centre's Ashis Pahi would be among the prominent participants including art enthusiasts and nature lovers across the country,especially from Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Odhisa, Pondicherry and nearby cities by involving the community and creating a model that can be replicated to other natural resources as well, the release said. -Ratnakar

Babu Mohan directs oppositions to shun Blame - Game

  Andhole MLA Babu Mohan on Tuesday challenged opposition parties that he would resign as MLA if he is proven guilty in the allegations triggered on him in “Mission Kakathiya”. Babu Mohan launched Mission Kakathiya works in Pulkal Mandal on Tuesday. Adressing the people, he said opposition parties trying to dilute Telangana’s prestigious project making flase allegations on issues pertaining to execution of the project. He also urged oppositions not to make such vague allegation just to preserve their existence in the media. -Srikar. Palwai

KCR Seeks Land from Osmania University

A proposal disclosed by the Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandra Shekar Rao to acquire land from Osmania University for housing project, triggered a sacthing criticism from the opposition parties as well as students.   Osmania University, spread across 1600 acres has been educating thousands of people every year. Taking everyone by surprise, Mr. Rao in his recent visit to a slum colony in parsigutta mooted his proposal to acquire 11 acres of land for the housing project.   Manne krishank, OU jac spokesperson, taunted severely against kcr’s volatile decisions rather making it a premier university. “We would not have respected kcr if we had known that they take away Osmania lands” he added. He strongly decried kcr’s sensational politics conspiring to gain vote bank for the upcoming GHMC elections. telangana ou, kcr acquire land from Osmania, kcr telangana Osmania University. -Srikar.Palwai

T-Speaker appears before Court

  Telangana speaker, Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chari on Monday appeared before the Civil Court in Warangal, in a case pertaining to violation of election code during 2014 elections.   When the election code was in effect, his follower Rajeshwar Rao was held by the police for carrying 20 lakhs violating norms of election commission. A case was filed against Rajeshwar Rao and Madhusudhana Chary arraying A1 and A2 respectively.   Court adjourned further hearings to 29th of May. -Srikar. Palwai

Congress fights for special status and also opposes it

  Once again, the Congress party seems to be started playing double game with the people of the AP state. The Congress leaders of the state are spearheading with agitations, deekshas, rallies, signature programs demanding special status to the AP state. They are strongly criticizing the ruling NDA government for not granting special status to the state and also criticizing the ruling TDP government for not pressurizing the NDA government for it. They even fought for it in the parliament. So, it is understood that the Congress party is wholeheartedly demanding special status to the AP state.   But, it’s MP from Telangana state, Gutta Sukhendar Reddy is strongly opposing granting of special status to the AP state. He argues that it will encourage the industrialists to shift their shops from Telangana state to the AP state to get the benefits of the special status. He also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting him not to grant special status to the AP state. He argues that Andhra Pradesh state condition is much better than the Telangana in all aspects except not having a capital city.   Gutta Sukhendar Reddy may justify his arguments as he belongs to the Telangana state, but he should also remember that he belongs to the Congress party that separates the state and promised the people of the AP state for special status and is also currently fighting for it. If, the Congress leaders of the AP state prefer to ignore his statement and letter to the Prime Minister, then their intentions and honesty behind their fight for the special status is also need to be suspected.

Is Pawan Kalyan gearing for hunger strike?

  Media is abuzz with the reports stating that Janasena President Pawan Kalyan is gearing for a dharna on May 23rd in support of farmers, who are not willing to handover their lands to the state government for capital city construction. But, there was no updates found in his Twitter account since last one month. Ever since, he not even made any statements in the media on this specific issue. So, it may be mere guess work made by some over enthusiastic persons in the media or his fans, who are anxiously waiting for his return to politics.   If, Pawan Kalyan jumps into action again, first he should come prepared to continue his fight till he achieves his goal otherwise a mere visit to capital zone will damage his reputation further. At the same time he also comes prepared to face the media questions about his silence all these days. Since, the AP government has finalized the Muhurtham for laying foundation stone for the capital city on June 6th at 6.28 am, it may appeal him not to create any fresh problems for it.   Pawan Kalyan, who once told the people that he has dropped from the elections race only because he doesn’t want to see an unstable government formed in the beleaguered state. If so, he may consider the AP government request if made any to not to create fresh problems to it that hampers the foundation stone laying function of the capital city.

Will consider if Modi invites me to join his cabinet: TRS MP Kavita

  TRS MP Kavita has made an interesting statement during a visit to her Nizamabad constituency yesterday. Replying to a media question, she said “If Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites me to join his cabinet, we will definitely consider it. However, there are no such proposals right now.”   But, her statement is strengthening the arguments of the opposition parties. They argue that Telangana Chief Minister KCR has softens his voice on Narendra Modi and his government only to see his daughter becomes union minister. That’s why he is implementing the programs declared by the Modi government. No surprise, if TRS joins the NDA alliance group in future,” arguing the opposition parties in the state.   However, so far, no one from the state BJP has reacted to her statement. But, her statement is clearly hinting that TRS wants to join hands with the BJP. But, first it has to make it clear whether it is prepared to snap ties with the MIM, which the BJP considers as an enemy. However, it would be suicidal for TRS to snap ties with the MIM just ahead of GHMC elections. At the same time, it will not be allowed to sail in two boats at a time.   If, the BJP is going to welcome the TRS to join the NDA alliance, first it should think about the adverse effect on its relations with the TDP. Hence, the BJP may take some time to decide whether to admit TRS MP Kavita into the Modi cabinet or not keeping in view of all these complications.

AP to set up bio waste-power plants in each district

  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered the officials to make proposals and find suitable locations for setting up bio-waste-power plants one each in the 13 districts. It becomes a great challenge for the governments to deal with the hazardous waste that generates in large quantity from villages to metro cities.   Hence, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the private companies that came forward to set up these plants in the AP state also. Currently, this kind of waste-to-energy plants are operating successfully in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai and also in some other big cities in the country. Power will be generated from the solid and liquid waste in these plants. Bio-waste generated from cattle and other animals is also used for generating power in these recycling plants.   Chandrababu Naidu has asked the officials to ensure these bio-energy plants be commissioned within 18 months. If, this becomes reality, the state will become free from the polluting waste and will have some additional power generation also from it.

Delhi CM and Governor reject each other’s orders

  The appointment of Shakunthala Gamlin as additional principal secretary by Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung was promptly rejected by the Delhi Chief Minister and similarly the Governor has rejected the appointment of Rajendra Kumar (Services) made by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.   Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seriously reacted against Anindo Majumdar, the Principal Secretary (services) for issuing an order notifying the appointment of Shakunthala Gamlin as Principal Secretary, following the orders from Lt Governor. Majumdar was replaced with Rajendra Kumar, who is currently serving as Chief Minister’s principal secretary. He also had another shock when found his office was locked and was ordered to report to Chief Minister for posting.   But, Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung shoots a letter to the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stating that the appointment of Rajendra Kumar is void and don’t have his permission for it. Hence, a cat fight between the Delhi Chief Minister and Lt. Governor has been continuing for the last four days over this issue. Arvind Kejriwal has sought President Pranab Mukharji’s appointment to complain against Lt. Governor, but didn’t get until now.

Farmers in Machilipatnam oppose land acquisition

  After Undavalli and Penumaka villages in the capital zone, farmers of Machilipatnam are strongly opposing the state government’s proposal for land acquisition for constructing a deep sea port. The district officials have identified 5, 277 acres of land Manginapudi, Tapasipudi, Gopuvanipalem, Karagraharam, Chilakalapudi, Bandar East Revenue villages in Machilipatnam mandal.   District Collector Babu has recently submitted a report to the state government, suggesting the requirement of nearly Rs. 700 crore for land acquisition including Rs. 100 crore for rehabilitation of 563 families living in these six villages. But, the Collector’s meeting with the farmers today for this purpose ends in a high tense situation as the farmers start shouting slogans and hurling chairs. They demand the government to construct the port in its lands available if any but not in their lands. They plainly told him that they don’t want to give their lands for constructing the sea port.   The state government is facing similar response from the farmers for its various projects proposed in some districts. Hence, it should avoid confrontation with the farmers otherwise it may provide a great opportunity to its rival parties.

Kejri slams Modi Government over CS Appointment

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday slammed Narendra Modi over a row related to the appointment of a top Delhi official, claiming her appointment was just meant to trip his rule in Delhi. Addressing thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers here, he touched upon the controversy involving Chief Secretary in- charge Shakuntala Gamlin but did not take her name. Gamlin’s appointment by Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung has led to scathing attack from Arvind Kejriwal. Najeeb has refused back off, and the Central government has blamed kejriwal for character assassination of the official. Kejriwal also added “We opposed Gamlin’s appointment but the Narendra Modi- led BJP government, made her the acting chief secretary of Delhi conspiring to fail our government”. -Srikar. Palwai

Rahul Gandhi to visit AP in June last week

  The Congress party that was virtually vanished after the general elections is again popping-up in the AP state and is also desperately trying to emerge as strong as ever before with its fight for special status and other issues. PCC President Raghuveera Reddy has made an interesting announcement today. He said their vice-president Rahul Gandhi may visit the AP state before end of the next month. He said the Congress party will conduct rallies and dharnas all over the state on May 26th protesting the failures of the Modi Government. He strongly criticized the Modi government for failing to grant special status to the AP state even after one year completion. He said that his party will again conduct rallies and dharnas from June 2nd till June 8th to highlight the failures of Chandrababu Naidu’s government.   PCC President Raghuveera Reddy may believe that this is the only way to bring all his party leaders onto a common platform and can boost their moral spirits. At the same, this kind of fights will help the party to make itself come close to the people and make them ignore its mistakes. It will also help the Congress party to push its rivals TDP and the BJP into a corner. However, Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the state may not be any helpful to it, instead it may worsen its situation because the people of the state are still fuming upon him as his mother Sonia Gandhi divides the state only for the sake of his political future but its idea was back fired.

Two new parties to be launched, while six are merging

  While six Janata parties in the northern India are still struggling to emerge as a single party under one flag and one agenda, former RJD leader and MP Rajesh Rajan alias Pappu Yadav has declared that he is going to launch a new political party titled as ‘Jankranthi Adhikar Morcha’ (JKAM) very soon. He expressed full confidence that his party will emerge as third alternative political party in the state. Details about party logo, flag and agenda will be announced soon. Once the party is launched, then it will take a decision whether to contest the upcoming assembly elections alone or to have an alliance with any party.   Former Bihar CM Jitanram Manjhi, who was shunted out from JD (U) and lost his CM Post to Nitish Kumar, is also gearing to launch a new political party very soon.   Since, Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled between November and December this year, all political leaders in the state are desperately trying to grab that opportunity. The merger of six Janata parties two months ago was also aimed to win the upcoming elections. But, they are unable to formulate their party even after two months, as there is disagreement over who will be the Chief Minister candidate of their party in the assembly elections.   Although, the Congress party doesn’t have any much expectations on these elections it is carefully watching the political situation before making its move. It is trying to strike a deal with the merged Janata parties or even prepared to join hands with either RJ (D) or with JD (U) parties. BJP is also very hopeful to win the assembly elections because of this prevailing political uncertainty in the state.