Is BJP wooing Jagan Mohan Reddy?

  BJP leaders Vishnu Kumar Raju and Kavuri Sambhasiva rao have created an unnecessary suspicion about having a tie-up between BJP and YSR Congress party in near future. While, Raju talked to Jagan Mohan Reddy in his chamber yesterday, Kavuri said YSR Congress party will be dissolved before next general elections. He further said that only TDP and BJP will remain in the fray in the next elections. If seen together their move and statement, BJP appears to be insisting Jagan Mohan Reddy to dissolve his YSR Congress party and join hands with it. Perhaps, it may be too early to think any such things, but BJP leaders’ acts and statements are hinting the same.   Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who has a good rapport and relations with the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has made a statement about BJP-TDP relationship during his recent visit to Hyderabad. He said that though we have some difference of opinion on various issues, we are continuing our alliance because of the friendship we have between our two parties. In other words he might be saying that the rapport between two parties is not that good as expected to be.   However, if BJP is really serious about emerging as a super power in the state, first it should concentrate on strengthen itself in the state rather than trying such ideas and making such statements. First of all, the way TDP is restraining from speaking against the BJP or NDA government, BJP high command also should ensure its leaders in the state restrain from making such comments to keep its relations with TDP intact till the next elections. Otherwise, it would be sending wrong message to TDP and strain their relations.

Italy plans to snap ties with India over marines’ issue?

  It seems Italy is planning to snap diplomatic ties with India over its two marines’ issue. Italy has recalled its ambassador to India on Wednesday for urgent consultations. However, Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said that it doesn’t mean Italy wants to snap ties with India.   Earlier, in the last year when Italy has refused to send back its two marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone to India, who were accused in killing of two Indian fishermen near Chennai coast, the Supreme Court of India has directed the government of India not to let the Italian ambassador to India leave the country without its permission. Then only, Italy has sent back its two marines to India, with a condition that they should not be given capital punishment in this case.   However, they both were once again allowed to go to Italy few months ago on a condition that they will return to India in December this year. However, they appealed the court to extend their stay in Italy. While the marine Latorre is seeking extension on health grounds, the other wants to extension to celebrate Christmas festival with his family. But, the Supreme Court has rejected their pleas and ordered them to return to India without any excuses.   Italy has expressed its disappointment on the Supreme Court’s decision and warned that the issue may impact the relations between both countries. Keeping in view of previous experience, it is recalling its Ambassador as a preventive measure. Italy argues that the Supreme Court of India has no right to deal this case as the incident happened out of its jurisdiction in the international waters. Italy is insisting for an ‘amicable solution’ to this issue instead of letting the Supreme Court of India deal their case.   Italy Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said the government’s priority is full physical recovery of its marine and can’t let the case jeopardize his health condition. So, evidently Italy is not willing to send back its two marines to India and at the same time seems is planning to snap diplomatic ties with India for the sake of its two marines.

Can Rahul survive without mother’s support?

  The Congress party president Sonia Gandhi was admitted in Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday as she had some problem in breathing. According to available information, she is alright and may be discharged from the hospital today or tomorrow.   Her only one ambition is to see her darling son Rahul Gandhi rule the country sitting in the Prime Minister Chair. She holds that chair for him for the last ten years by offering it to anytime-ready-to-quit Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. But, Rahul who might have realized that he is not fit for that chair hesitates to occupy it, despite being encouraged by hundreds of bhajan-teams in the Congress party. Finally, when he shows some courage to occupy the PM Chair, his time was out and Modi has comfortably settled in it. Probably, Modi may never give him a chance to sit in his chair.   Even after miserable defeat in the general elections, Rahul Gandhi has not realized his situation. He simply dozes in the back benches of the Loksabha instead of taking charge of the party. His lack of leadership qualities further enhanced in the presence of Narendra Modi. Soon after the Congress party was defeated in the general elections, demands for Sonia and Rahul Gandhi resignations to their posts pitched up in the party. Party senior leader P Chidambaram and some others are hinting that they are ready to take charge of the party, if Sonia and Rahul Gandhi quit their chairs.   In this prevailing situation, if Sonia Gandhi retires from the politics due to her ill health, probably Rahul Gandhi also has to retire from the politics, because he is not capable to ride on the back of the 125 year old Congress horse without her support. Even if he wants to ride on it, probably it may be not ready to carry a bad rider like him, who lacks leadership qualities.

Jagan lacks of sense what to speak at mourning?

  Once again, the main opposition leader in the house Jagan Mohan Reddy has proved his immaturity by criticizing the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and the speaker Dr. Kodela Shivaprasada rao, when the members of the house are mourning the sudden death of TDP MLA Venkata Ramana and the Peshawar School children deaths. Perhaps, no politician may ever speak like him during a condolence meeting.   First, CM Chandrababu Naidu remembered his association with the MLA, his simplicity and services to the party. He expressed grief for his sudden death and said it is a great loss to the party.   Later, Jagan Mohan Reddy reminds the members that earlier Venkata Ramana has worked with his father late YSR as a Congress member. Then he said “Chandrababu Naidu and his team went to Singapore in a corporate plane accompanied corporate executives. Would he took Venkata Ramana also along with them and admitted him in the best hospital there in the Singapore probably we may not stand like this mourning his death. But, Chandrababu Naidu has no room for a loyal leader like him in his pane.”   TDP MLAs have strongly objected him speaking like that when the house is mourning the MLA’s death. Later, Chandrababu Naidu has strongly condemned the barbaric act of Talibans and expressed grief for the deaths of Peshawar school children.   Then, Jagan addressing the Speaker said “You should strictly follow the rules and regulations as long as you are sitting in that chair. You shouldn’t show discrimination towards any members in the house.”   Speaker Kodela is quite angry with his remarks, but he politely asked Jagan to mind his language. He said “When I asked if you have anything to say, you sit quite. Then your party MLAs also spoke on this matter.”   Jagan Mohan Reddy seems has no confidence in our Indian doctors or hospitals. The deceased MLA Venkata Ramana has been shifted to Chennai Apollo Hospitals soon after he complains pain in the chest. The doctors have made no delay. They performed a by-pass surgery to him, but he developed post-surgery complications and died. So, no one can blame that the state government has neglected his treatment.   Actually, many patients from gulf countries and neighboring Asian countries come to Chennai and Mumbai to undergo major surgeries, because they believe the doctors and the treatment in India is very affordable and is one of the best in the world. But, Jagan thinks otherwise. Time and again he proves that he is immature and will remain immature forever.

Capital city likely to be named after late NTR?

  Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna told his party MLAs of the Ananthapur district that there are proposals for naming the emerging capital city after late NTR. “Actually, I would like to divide Ananthapur district into two districts as Ananthapur and (Hindupur) NTR districts. In case, if the government put late NTR’s name to the capital city, then we can’t think about that option. Let us wait and see what is going to happen,” said Balakrishna.   Earlier, when the Congress government has renamed Kadapa district as YS Rajashekhar Reddy district, no one has objected it. But, the Congress party and TRS parties have strongly objected the Centre’s decision of putting late NTR name to the domestic terminal in Shamshabad International airport. Even the MPs like Chiranjeevi, KVP Ramachandra rao and many others from the Andhra Pradesh also have objected the Centre’s decision. However, they switched off their protests when Centre remains firm with its decision. So, one can imagine how the opposition parties may react if the ruling TDP government puts NTR’s name to the new capital city of the state.   Probably, this idea of putting NTR’s name to the capital city may become a controversy, because the two opposition parties in the state Congress and YSR Congress parties that are desperate to politicize every issue may not leave this also. They may make hue and cry if the state government put late NTR name to the capital city. So, the state government should think about the consequences before going ahead with its plans. It is wise to garner the people support to its proposal if it is really serious about it, otherwise it may face problems from the opposition parties.   If the state government has any plans to divide the Ananthapur district into two, then also it will be inviting fresh problems. Telangana CM KCR has planned to create 7 new districts in his state, but he dropped the idea after facing several unexpected problems. So, the AP government also should be cautious if it has any plans for dividing the Ananthapur district into two.

Should Supreme Court of India be lenient with Italian Marines?

  Anything is possible and anything can be managed in a country like India, strongly believes the foreigners, especially the European Union. Perhaps, that is how the two Italian marines- Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone who were accused in killing of two Indian fishermen near Tamilnadu coast some three years ago were allowed to attend their family functions, festivals, medical treatment and all sorts of things in their country even before filing the charge sheet against them.   The Supreme Court has allowed them to go to their country on September 12 after the Government of India has stated ‘in principle’ it has no objections for their plea to leave the country. They both are expected to return to India in this December month. However, a formal request from the two marines was submitted to the Supreme Court through their counsels for extension of their stay in Italy. While, Latorre seeks extension to undergo a heart surgery in his country scheduled for January 8, 2015, Girone seeks extension to celebrate Christmas festival with his family in Italy.   A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu has turned down their pleas and insisted for their immediate return. It said “The trial has not commenced. Even the charge sheet has not been filed. It does not happen anywhere in the world. Let them come.” So, the counsels appearing for the two marines have withdrawn their applications and conveyed the court decision to them.   Unfortunately, the European Union's new foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini response is very shocking. He said “We are quite disappointed with the Supreme Court of India’s decision. This issue has been pending for almost three years. We have called for a mutually agreeable solution in the interest of Italy and India based on international law. The issue has potential of impacting the overall relations between EU and India. We are quite disappointed with the Supreme Court of India’s decision.” Earlier, Mogherini has served as foreign minister of Italy. Obviously, he may speak in favour of the marines.   Italy or EU may justify their arguments but they are not ready to honor the Indian laws and the Supreme Court of India’s decision. They are not even endorsing the point that the apex court of India is very liberal with the two marines and so are they able to shuttle between the two countries.   If people could recall how the US police have conducted a strip search on Indian diplomat Dewayani Khobragade, one can understand how the Indians will be treated even without committing any serious offence. But, the EU expects India to spare its two marines even they are accused in a murder case.

Pawan Kalyan Hatao-Politics Bachao

  Indeed, Pawan Kalyan has played key role during elections period although he puts his Janasena party on hold till now. He promised to return to active politics after completing his commitments with the film industry. Recently, EC has recognized his Janasena party. So, his fans are quite anxious for his return. They are expecting Janasena to contest the upcoming GHMC and GVMC elections. If, his party jumps into GHMC race, obviously the ruling TRS, MIM and the Congress party will have to sweat a lot to win the elections.   Whether this is anyway connected to the book release on him or not, a writer named Boggula Srinivas is releasing a book with a title-‘Pawan Kalyan Hatao-Politics Bachao.’ He wants to put his book in the forthcoming book exhibition at Hyderabad. He met the Telangana Home Minister Nayini Narasimha Reddy and appealed him to provide protection to him as he fears attacks from Pawan Kalyan fans. The minister assures him that elaborate arrangements will be made to ensure his safety at book exhibition.   Of course, Pawan Kalyan die-hard fans may raged to see a book published against their favorite hero, but he may not encourage or allows them to disrupt the book exhibition that tarnish his reputation. But, the author’s over enthusiasm in meeting the Home Minister and seeking police protection is giving scope to unnecessary suspensions.   The author of the book seems to be trying to implement director Ram Gopal Varma’s technique of creating controversy well ahead of his book release, so as to catch the media attention and to increase his book sales. However, whether he tries this technique or not, if it is a book on Pawan Kalyan no doubt it will be sold like a hot cake.

Are they demanding to clear fake loans also?

  People of the AP state wonder whether to pity or laugh at PCC President Raghuveera Reddy’s efforts to strengthen his Congress party. Except he, there is no one seen in his party now. In other words, the Congress party has turned into another Janasena party in the state with his one man show. But, Raghuveera Reddy can’t help. So, now and then he comes to media to hit the ruling TDP government, probably not to question it but to remind the people about his party’s existence in the state. So, he conducted a ‘Prajala Godu’ meeting at Vijayawada with farmers and self-help women groups, whose loans were not cleared by the government. His intention is to highlight the government’s failure in implementing its elections promises.   Speaking on the occasion, “Actually, our party wants to bring to the notice of the state government about their miseries in the upcoming Assembly sessions. The government is conveniently ignoring its elections promises after coming into power. But, being a responsible opposition party, we are trying to alert the government by submitting the views expressed by the common people here in this meeting,” he said.   Of course, TDP government has the moral responsibility of implementing all its elections promises including the crop, gold, dwakra loans. Hence, the government also has started clearing the crop loans in phased manner. CM Chandrababu Naidu also time and again is reiterating that he is committed to implement all his elections’ promises. But, during implementation of crop loans waiver promise, the state government has found lakhs of fake loan accounts that runs into thousands of crores amount. Several bankers also acknowledged this bitter fact. So, the state government decides to ignore those fake loan accounts and clear only genuine ones.   he Congress and YSR Congress parties that are struggling for their existence have been trying to sling mud on the state government by mobilizing these groups to attend their meetings. However, they both may ignore them once these groups serve their purpose, because no party can argue to clear the fake loans.