It is a Tailor Made Budget for Corporates: Kavita

  TRS MP from Nizamabad Kavita has stated that budget presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is a tailor made budget for corporate companies and the rich business houses.   Taking part in the budget discussion in Loksabha yesterday she said “The poor and middle class people are not in the budget frame. They were completely ignored by the NDA government, whereas they have pinned all their hopes on this budget. NDA government’s tall claims about increasing 10 per cent tax share to the states is also can’t be justified, because it is giving money to the states with one hand and taking more than what it gives with the other hand."   "Earlier, when it was 32 per cent share, states used to get Rs. 3, 82, 216 crores under plan transfer. Now the states will get Rs. 5, 23, 958 crores with 10 per cent increase in the tax share. But, the central government proportionately reduced the funds allocations to several welfare schemes and the states have to carry that additional burden. We have estimated there would around Rs.777 crores loss due to our state with its idea.”   Kavita also appeals the central government to set up one of its five ultra-mega power projects proposed in the budget to the Telangana state which is facing severe power crisis. She appeals the government to extend the industrial tax subsidies from present five years to ten years and to IT and related industries also. She suggested the central government not to sell its shares from the public limited companies, especially from the profit earning companies to reduce its revenue deficit.

Jagan let his MLAs disrupt the house proceedings...but why?

  If any political party is really wants a serious discussion on any specific issue either in the Assembly or in the Parliament it submit a request for the same in a written format to the Speaker of the house appealing him or her to add it in the agenda. Even if it is not added in the agenda of the house proceedings due to any reasons, the speaker has discretional powers to allow the ruling or opposition parties to debate on that subject or issue in the house with a formal verbal request by the concerned party member.   The YSR Congress party also appeals Speaker Dr. Kodela to allow it to speak about linking the rivers and he agrees for it. But, Jagan not only wants him to add it in the agenda but also demands the Speaker to allot two and half hours’ time to speak on that subject. Obviously, the Speaker has refused his request as there are several other members’ wants to speak on many other issues in the house. But, Jagan Mohan Reddy was seen arguing with him over this ‘time allotment’ than focusing on the actual subject.   His party MLAs in the house also rushed to the podium and start shouting, even though the finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and irrigation minister Devineni Uma Maheswara Rao are expressing their readiness to answer all his questions on this particular issue.   Labour minister Achchem Naidu asked him, if he really wants the house to discuss on this issue then why he is letting his party MLAs disrupt the house proceedings instead of starting the discussion, when the Speaker and the concerned ministers are ready to answer his questions. Jagan Mohan Reddy intention seems to be troubling the ruling TDP in the house with silly reasons but not discussing on that issue.

Has Jagan gives second life for Pilli Subash?

  Pilli Subash Chandra Bose is one of those few loyal leaders of the YSR Congress party and it’s President Jagan Mohan Reddy, who never minds for being setting aside by the party leadership. Actually, he led the Congress MLAs loyal to late YS Rajashekar Reddy into the YSR Congress party. There was a time when he used to play key role in the party in Jagan’s absence. But, gradually he was sidelined and some others were brought forward into his place.   However, he never revolts or even seems minds about it. There are many others like Dadi Veerabhadra rao, Konda Surekha, who have faced similar situation and bid good bye to the party blaming Jagan Mohan Reddy like anything. If, Jagan would have realized the large difference between him and them, he wouldn’t ignore a trusted leader like Pilli Subash for so long, but ignored. Finally, Jagan allots MLC ticket to him. But, his honesty can be seen in his reaction also. Pilli speaking to the media in his as usual polite manner said that Jagan has given him second life.   Many leaders have lost their own political identity after joining the YSRCP because they were not given any importance and or allowed to talk. They become voiceless in the party. Pilli Subash is also one among them. Yet, he believes that Jagan so kind in allotting MLC ticket to him. After filing his nomination papers today, Pilli Subash has stated that he will fight with the state government in the Council on behalf of the people as a true representative of the YSR Congress party.

Delhi Police enquiry about Rahul Gandhi irks Congress

  The BJP and the Congress parties got another good reason to cross swords. The Delhi police went to Congress party vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s residence and reportedly asked his staff some peculiar questions like what is the color of his eyes, what the color of his hair is etc. and it exactly hits the target.   Since, the media and the political circles are making fun about Rahul Gandhi taking leave from politics during the crucial period of budget sessions for no good reason, the Delhi Police enquiry about his hair and eyes color irks the Congress party. It spits fire on the Delhi police and the BJP government for snooping into VVIP’s personal life, who is having a ‘Z’ plus security cover.   “This is Gujarat's model, not India's model... We are not a police state, this is political espionage,” Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said. He further added, “We demand a explanation by no less than the Home Minister and the Prime Minister. We will raise this issue in the Parliament.”   Senior Congress leader PC Chacko says that the BJP is playing very cheap tricks to defame his party vice-president.   Delhi Police Commissioner BC Bassi has strongly objected the Congress party’s allegations of snooping into Rahul Gandhi’s personal life. He said “Our police officers didn't go there with malafide motive. It was a routine activity. Policemen left proforma with staff at Rahul Gandhi's house. Later they have also visited several ruling and opposition leaders’ houses including BJP senior leader LK Advani, Congress leader Veerappa Moily and the Telangana Chief Minister KCR for the same purpose. He said this is a regular practice conducted every year and the Congress party is also well aware about it. The   BJP replying to the Congress allegations, says it is trying to politicize this issue because it has no other issues in hand to talk about.

Mahatma Gandhi Statue unveiled at Britain Parliament Square

  While people like former judge of Supreme Court Markandeya Katju strongly believes that Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the freedom fight doesn’t deserve any appreciation and his ‘Satyagraha’ is a meaningless, the British government which was forced to quit India because of Mahatma Gandhi’s freedom struggle, honored him by installing his bronze statue at parliament square in London. His statue was installed adjacent to iconic leaders like Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela.   This is first time that British government has installed a statute of any Indian leader. British Prime Minister David Cameron and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley unveiled the statue in the presence of his ministers and parliament members., Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi and many prominent persons from Indian origin in London have attended this function.   "This statue is a magnificent tribute to one of the most towering figures in the history of world politics and by putting Mahatma Gandhi in this famous Square we are giving him an eternal home in our country. This statue celebrates the incredibly special friendship between the world's oldest democracy and its largest, as well as the universal power of Gandhi's message,” said Cameron.   This is revealing that entire world including the British government has recognized Mahatma Gandhi as a great leader and acknowledging his peaceful freedom fight. But unfortunately, people like Markandeya Katju have very poor opinion about the great leaders, who sacrificed their lives for the country.

BJP leaders’ advice to AP and TS Chief Ministers

  The BJP leaders in the AP and Telangana states, who fails to campaign about various projects, schemes and funds for them granted to the states by their NDA government during last nine months, are blaming the state governments for not approaching the Center through proper channels for funds and projects.   Earlier, BJP MLA Vishnu Kumar Raju has blamed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and now Muralidhar Rao is blaming Telangana Chief Minister KCR. He said CM KCR should submit proposals to the Center and keep negotiating with it instead of giving meaningless speeches. Then only the Center will release funds and grant projects to the state, he said. But, the BJP leaders are also aware that the Chief Ministers of both states have been shuttling between Hyderabad and New Delhi for the last nine months for the same purpose, but the Center has not granted any huge funds to either of the states till now. It has agreed to release funds to the AP state only after Chandrababu Naidu, his MPs, Ministers, opposition parties and the people voice their concerns about the Center’s negligence shown towards the state.   So, the BJP leaders of both states should try to pursue their Modi government for sufficient funds release to both states, instead of advising the Chief Ministers to do their part. They should remember that they also have equal responsibility for the state development and hence should pursue their high command to grant funds to both states. When they too have big dreams to emerge as alternate political power in both states, then they also should put some efforts to win the hearts of the people by brining funds and projects to both states.

Dr. Rajaiah’s close aide arrested by ACB

  Earlier, during in the last month, Telangana Chief Minister KCR has expelled his deputy Dr. Rajaiah from his cabinet for his alleged involvement in ambulances scam. The scam takes places when he was also holding medical and health portfolio. Then Rajaiah has made hue and cry but later switched off.   Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths have conducted raids on the four houses of his close associate P Sambasiva Rao, who is serving as the Warangal district medical and health officer (DM&HO) on Thursday and taken him into custody after confirming that he is possessing disproportionate assets. They have seized valuable moveable and immovable properties from P Sambasiva Rao, during their simultaneous raids on his houses in Warangal and Hanamkonda on Thursday.   The ACB officials have found he has four houses in Warangal and Hanmakonda, a flat in Uppal, Hyderabad, five plots in Hyderabad and Warangal and 4.3 acres of agricultural land in Warangal district. He is the main stake holder in the Kartikeyan Institute of Management Sciences at Arepally in Warangal district. The officials also found he has two cars Innova and Santro. They also found he mortgaged 1.3 kgs of gold in different banks. All his properties found by the ACB officials’ runs into several crores.   ACB officials have taken him into custody and produced him before the court. If, Sambhasiva Rao reveals about his connections with the former deputy Chief Minister Dr.Rajaiah and about the corruption taken place during his short period of 8 months term, then Rajaiah also may land in problems.

Are the T-TDP MLAs inviting fresh problems?

  The 11 TDP MLAs, who were suspended form the Assembly for entire period of sessions, were stopped by the police officials and the marshals at the main entrance of the Assembly, when they are going to meet the Speaker at his chamber to appeal him for lifting suspension on them. Hence, Revanth Reddy had a heated argument with them and he warned them that he will be forced to take legal action against them if stops him. The other TDP MLAs also have joined him and flayed marshals for stopping the elected representatives. They argue that the ban is limited to Assembly hall and not to entire premises. Hence, they can go to Speaker’s chamber. But, the marshals have not allowed them.   Although, no one can appreciate suspending 11 MLAs representing 11 constituencies for entire sessions, the MLAs also can’t justify their acts. If they want to meet the speaker, they would have obtained his permission before trying to enter into the premises. Instead they are making arguments and troubling the security persons on duty, who have nothing to do with their politics. The security personal are assigned to follow the instructions of their higher officials and have no discretional powers on whom to allow and whom to stop. Perhaps, Revanth Reddy and the TDP MLAs are also aware about this but they are fighting with the security persons.   They are inviting fresh troubles by trying to enter into Asssmbly without Speaker’s permission and is also threatening the security persons on duty. Both offences may provide an opportunity to the government to take legal action against the MLAs. Moreover, they should realize that their acts are sending wrong messages to the people. Hence, it would be wise to resolve the problems instead of inviting fresh problems.

AP attracting Investors, but need Center’s help

  The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of World Bank Group has come forward to develop Vijayawada into smart city. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had a meeting with the IFC top executives at Hyderabad yesterday and sought their advisory services to the state government on capacity building exercise.   Naidu seeks their suggestions on redefining urban and traffic management. He asked them to submit their proposal for converting 110 municipalities in the state to 'liveable' towns. He suggested them if they could provide any help in developing the tourism spots and management of public places in the towns and cities. IFC executives have explained him about their works undertaken in Bihar to develop Buddhist circuit and offered its services to the AP government under PPP (Public-Private-Partnership).   The IFC has expressed its readiness to finance and bring in private investor for roof-top solar and waste-water management fields. Recently, Japan government also has expressed interest to invest in the state. One of its Company Sumumito is setting up a thermal power plant with latest technology in Srikakulam district. Four thermal power plants are coming up near Krishnapatnam in Nellore district. Asian Paints Company is gearing to set up its largest manufacturing unit at Visakhapatnam district very soon.   The leading two wheeler manufacturers Hero Moto Corp is setting up its 1st production plant in south India in Chittoor district. Several medium and heavy industries are also simultaneously coming up in three corners of the state-Nellore, Chittoor and Visakhapatnam districts.   All these developments are revealing that the state is able to attract huge investments, despite its odd situation and poor financial condition. This is also underlining a point that those who are coming forward to invest in the state, are coming because they are foreseeing a great potential for development of the state and thus their businesses also. Hence, the state need is a timely help and support of the the Center to stand on its own feet.