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My Properties goes to People: Jayalalitha

  There are reports in Tamil media about former Tamilnadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha’s statement said to be made in the special court after hearing the verdict. According to reports, she is said to be stated “I have earned plenty of money through my film profession. People are also aware that I am rich even before entering state politics. I don’t have my own family. So, there is no meaning in opposition parties’ allegations of acquiring properties for myself. Whatever, I have now will goes to people only, because I believe they are my family members. Those fail to face me in peoples’ court are levying such false allegations. But, my people know that I am honest.”   If, her statement is to be believed true, then she would have proved her honesty in the court instead of prolonging her case for 18 long years. If she could submit strong proofs for her properties worth Rs.63 crores, she would have prevented this miserable situation. But, she let the case prolong for 18 years only because she has no answer to the court questions on her disproportionate assets case. So is the special court believed that she is guilty and convicted with 4 years jail term and levied Rs.100 crores fine on her. If she believes that she is really honest, no one will stop her from challenging the special court’s verdict in higher courts. If, she could come clean in the higher courts people of the state also will take her for a ride on chariot.

HC removes hurdle in Red Sander auction

  Andhra Pradesh government got a relief with High Court granting a stay on the southern bench of green tribunal, Chennai’s order. Responding to a private petition, it orders the AP government not to auction the red sanders. Hence, when AP government challenges its order in the High Court, it grants a stay on it. Therefore, line is clear for conducting auction of red sander logs, otherwise it would tie the hands of state government.

Don’t suspect our honesty: Chandrababu

  YSR Congress party has been accusing that ruling TDP is eliminating those pensioners, who are working for Congress and YSR Congress parties. It also blames TDP government that it is trying to cut-down the pensioners in huge number by linking their accounts with Aadhar cards to reduce financial burden.   However, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has categorically stated that he has no such intentions. He assured that all the eligible will get their pensions and if anyone found their name missing from the lists, they can approach the officials during ‘Janmabhoomi-Mana Vooru’ program that has been launched statewide today. He said according to preliminary reports there are around 45 lakhs eligible pensioners in the state and that number may increase in future. He said, however his government is determined to pay them all irrespective of their parties, casts or religions.   CM Chandrababu Naidu said that his government will reimburse the fees of AP students pursuing higher studies in Telangana state. He said that his government will also reimburse the fees of Telangana students pursuing higher studies in AP in accordance with Presidential Orders and will not take year 1956 to determine nativity of the studnets.   This decision of the state government is a fine testimony for its honesty in implementing various welfare schemes, including pensions.

EC new rule to political parties

  The Election Commission has issued new guidelines to all political parties in the country for maintaining the accounts. It is now mandatory for the parties to deposit their party funds in the banks. The treasurers of the parties’ have to maintain the accounts of the party from lower level to state level at the party headquarters. EC also asks the parties not to exceed the ceiling limits for financial assistance to party candidates for contesting the elections. These guidelines will come into effect from today itself.   However, political parties very well know how to bluff the EC. They may put permissible funds in the banks and maintain them to make EC happy, but collect huge funds from the businessmen and industrialists during elections period as usually.

AP students in Telangana will be taken care by AP government

  Keeping in view of Telangana government’s stand on students’ fees reimbursement, AP government has decided to take care of Andhra students pursuing higher studies in Hyderabad and in other parts of Telangana state. The cabinet meeting chaired by CM Chandrababu Naidu has approved this decision and a G.O. to this regard may be issued very soon. It is estimated that around 40, 000 students need fees reimbursement. Though, it would be heavy burden for AP government in the prevailing situation, it decides to take care of the students keeping in view of their future and Telangana state government’s discriminating attitude towards them.

Microsoft to set-up local data centers in India

  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during his visit to India has announced that his company is planning to set-up data centers in three cities in the country to provide cloud services to private and government organizations. He said this is first time Microsoft is offering cloud computing services through local data centers.   He foresees a trillion dollar business in this cloud computing services in India alone because of the vast size of the market. Currently, Microsoft is operating 10-100 data centers across the globe. Microsoft is offering cloud services with its Azure and Office 365 for use of individuals and enterprises. Evidently, it will increase the number of data centers in the country in future depending on the market demand.   If, these three data centers are to cover entire country, then they have to be set-up one in South India and two in North India. If so, Andhra and Telangana states also can join the race for local data center. Since these data centers have to cater the needs of entire country, they may proportionately provide direct and indirect employment to thousands of people. This picture may come clear once the government and Microsoft sign the MoU for setting-up data centers in the country.

Panchayat powers reclaimed in VGTM area

  In wake of state government’s decision to build capital city in and around Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri (VGTM) area, today it issued a G.O. transferring all powers of panchayats to state government to prevent panchayats approving land transfers and sales in this specified area. So, this fresh GO will bring all the land deals to a halt in this VGTM area.

Court to take-up Jayalalitha’s petition tomorrow

  Karnataka High Court has agreed to take-up former Tamilnadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha’s bail petition on tomorrow instead of next Monday. The ruling AIADMK party of Tamilnadu has appealed the court to take-up her bail petition tomorrow keeping in view of her poor health condition and the court agreed. Though, her bail petition has been advanced to tomorrow, it depends whether the court will consider her plea for bail or not. If not, her lawyer Jetmalani will knock Supreme Court’s doors without any delay. Until then, she has to spend behind bars.

Clean India, but not this way

  We are watching many central and state ministers hitting the streets armed with brooms for cleaning the roads in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Swachcha Bharat.’ Indeed it appears great to watch them participate in such social events and inspiring the people to join this program. However, is it a wise idea that union ministers escorted by black cat commandoes and with ‘Z’ plus security cover cleaning the roads? Can the country afford such a costly showbiz by the ministers?   Moreover, their presence around will create problems to general public instead of helping them. Of course, there is nothing wrong in creating awareness in the people, but they shouldn’t turn white elephants for the public. So, they should play a bigger role in mobilizing the people for participating in such programs instead of sweeping the roads and public places.   Government should aware that it should be adopted as a continuous process and not a week or month period, otherwise it will not serve the purpose but mere waste of public money and time. At the same time if government could create awareness in the people not to litter the public places and maintain hygienic conditions everywhere, it will bring a visible change in the country. But, as long as the people are littering the streets and public places Modi’s mission will remain impossible. Hence, this mission is to be handled in rather different style and need to be think with larger view than doing all these funny road shows by ministers. Government can seek the help of voluntary organizations, celebrities for creating awareness in the people.

Teegala likely to quit TDP?

  Former Hyderabad Mayor and TDP MLA Teegala Krishna Reddy seems has made-up his mind to quit party and take plunge into TRS soon. AP CM Chandrababu Naidu’s efforts to convince him fail reveals his media statement made soon after he comes out of his office today. He said “It is not about leaving the party but strengthening the party. I will take a decision after consulting my followers whether to continue or leave the party.” This is enough to know about his intention. If he talked about strengthening party, it is absurd to talk about leaving the party. So, he seems is determined to leave the party but want to transfer the blame onto his followers.

No bail to Jayalalitha till October 6th

  Former Tamilnadu CM Jayalalitha and her AIADMK leaders are very much disappointed as Karnataka High Court adjourns her bail petition to next Monday. High Court didn’t consider her lawyer Ram Jetmalani’s arguments about her ill health. Hence, Jayalalitha has to spend next six days in jail. It would be very hard to digest for her and her party leaders, but they have to. If the High Court refuse to grant bail to her then she will have stay till a petition is filed in Supreme Court and it takes-up her petition. However, if seen the apex court rejecting her plea to issue a stay order on the special court proceedings on her case, it reveals how it will reacts to Jayalalitha’s bail petition. If so, Jayalalitha’s personal and political future seems blinking.

Will develop Vizag in par with Hi-tech city: CBN

  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in his address to CEOs of IT companies in a meeting held at in Vizag today has promised to make the city into Major IT center that will be in par with Hi-tech-city, Hyderabad. He said that he wants to develop the city into Major IT Hub within next four years period, whereas it takes him nine years to develop Hi-tech city in Hyderabad.   His comparison of state development with Google makes many flash smiles on their faces. He said the way Google quickly developed and spreads its wings all over, he wants Andhra Pradesh state also develop in the next four to five years. He said Vizag has a great potential for development as it has all the cosmopolitan culture. Participants of this meeting are also seems to be agreed with his opinion. It clearly reflected in their speeches.   During his visit to city he inaugurates the IT Incubation Center on Hill No: 3 near Madhurawada. It is to be noted that he is insisting for full-fledged development of the state in next five years probably because he is going to ask the people to vote for his party if they are happy with the development that takes place in these five years. So, people can assume that he will strive hard for a speedy development in the coming years.

Modi promise to NRIs in US

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on five-day visit to US, had a meeting with NRIs and US settled Indians at Madison Square Park in New York City yesterday. His speech is very inspiring and so got an overwhelming response from the audiences throughout his speech. He promised them that his government will not let down them or the country by indulging in odd practices like previous UPA government.   He is quite successful in making them visualize his big dreams for the country and it makes them completely absorbed with his speech. He revealed his mission for Swachcha Bharat (Clean India), Jandhan Yojana, Cleansing River Ganga, Houses for all Indians etc. during his speech. He asked when the Indians can be successful in their jobs in foreign countries, space business then why can’t they make these missions successful for the sake of their motherland. He tapped their emotions very successfully and connected them to mother India before asking for their help to make his missions successful. As a result, there was tremendous response to his speech and most probably, it may be materialized into MoUs (agreements) before his return from US.

Chadalawada likely to become TTD Chairman

  Former TDP MLA Chadalawada Krishna Murthy following party president Chandrababu Naidu’s request has not insisted for party ticket during 2014 general elections. Need not to say that he was assured to be rewarded with some suitable position, once the TDP comes into power. If the inputs are to be believed, now the time comes for him to get that reward for his sacrifice. It is learnt that he is likely to be named as TTD Board Chairman.   CM Chandrababu Naidu is reported to be cleared his name for TTD Chairman Post and also finalized the names of the members of TTD Board. It is learnt that the disgruntled Errabelli Dayakar rao or Revanth Reddy might have appointed as member in this TTD Board. Telangana, Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Kerala states also will have one member each in the TTD Board. State government may issue orders to this regard any time from now.

HL Dattu sworn in Chief Justice of India

  H Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Dattu takes oath as 42nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Sunday in a simple function held in Rashtrapathi Bhavan on Sunday, following the retirement of Justice RM Lodha on September 27th. HL Dattu will continue in his post till 2015, December 2nd. He was born in Handhikal, Karnataka in 1950. He begins his professions career as lawyer from 1975 and got his first promotion as Karnataka High Court Judge in 1995. Later, he served as Chief Justice of Kerala and Chattisgarh High Courts. He got appointed as Supreme Court Judge in 2007 and occupies this top position now. After taking oath as CJI, speaking to media he said that he would like to work like a common man and will try to speed-up the judgment process. He is the one, who handled all the petitions filed opposing bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state.

Former CM Jayalalitha is now Prisoner No:4702

  Jayalalitha, who until day before has ruled the state like a queen has become prisoner number: 4702 in Parappana Agrahara jail, Bangalore after the special court convicted her with 4 years jail term in connection with her disproportionate assets case.   She was given special room in the overcrowded jail. According to jail manual, she was given prisoner’s uniform but she didn’t ware it. A jail official said that she has to start work along with other prisoners and given three options. She has to work in tailoring section or can cut vegetables in the kitchen or can roll incense sticks during her imprisonment. However, neither she wears prisoner’s uniform nor choses any work option until now, said the jail officials.   She begins her Sunday with morning-walk and then takes her break-fast brought from by her party leader. Later, she read English and Tamil newspapers till afternoon. Then, she along with her other two inmates-Sasikala, has been shifted to jail hospital for health check-ups. Their lawyers are likely to file bail petitions in the state high court today.

Vizag loses High Court to Vijayawada

  Vizag loses High Court to Vijayawada The ministers’ sub-committee constituted for land acquisition has stated that Assembly, Secretariat, High Court, Offices and houses of Head of the departments will be constructed during the first phase of construction in the capital city. So, it is to be understood that Vizag has lost the High Court to Vijayawada. People of Vizag city are quite happy when they first hear about Shivaramakrishnan committee recommendations about setting-up state High Court at Vizag, but they are quite disappointed after sub-committee’s announcement.   However, they are very hopeful about getting Railway zone, Metro rail, Industrial and IT corridors. Similarly, other districts are also waiting for their turn. Chittoor district gets Honda Moto Corp Company. This may bring many ancillary industries in the district and going to create huge employment sources for the youth.

Will Jayalalitha quit CM Post?

  The special court in Bangalore that is handling Tamilnadu Chief Minister Kum Jayalalitha’s disproportionate assets case declared that she is guilty in the case. The court may convict her with jail term, but she may approach High Court to grant stay on the special court orders. There are speculations in the media that she will resign to her post following the court verdict and install her loyal finance minister Paneer Selvam in her chair for time being. If, the High Court grants stay on the special court orders, then she may not let anyone occupy her chair. Hence, her continuance as Chief Minister of Tamilnadu solely depends on the High Court verdict and may not on the special court verdict. However, whether or not she resigns to her post, this will give the main opposition party DMK edge over Jayalalitha's ruling DMK party. It may demand the Centre to dismiss her government and conduct fresh elections in the state.

Pakistan PM plays spoil-sport again

  It was hardly four months when Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif shakes hands with Prime Minister Modi and also exchanged gifts with him. He gave all positive signs for improving bilateral relations between two countries. But, the same person has allowed Pakistan High Commissioner in India Abdul Basit to meet Kashmiri separatist leaders’ right under the nose of Indian government’s nose at New Delhi. From then onwards, relations between two countries have been straining as ever before.   While, reiterating that Pakistan wants good relations with India, he further spoils it with his latest speech given at UN Counsel meeting. He said India is enforcing its rule on Kashmiri people against their wish. Hence, he demands the UN Counsel to intervene in the Kashmir issue and conduct a public referendum in Kashmir to know whether they would like to separate from India or not. He flayed UN for remaining silent spectator all these years and demands the members of the counsel to reciprocate positively to his demand keeping in view of the Kashmiri people’s interests.   His timing of raising this issue that is when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting in USA, obviously fumes Indian Government. Actually, Narendra Modi wants to handle India-Pakistan relations with a fresh view ignoring the past, but Pakistan won’t give him that chance. India may strongly respond to his speech, but his speech is virtually seizing all the diplomatic relations between two countries.