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BJP Dattatreya’s Women’s Day Spl Sops

      The 2014 Election poll schedule notification has sent all the parties into a tizzy in Andhra Pradesh. The dormant BJP party has started its campaigning in Hyderabad using the ‘Brand Modi’ style - Namo Yatra. Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya along with a few lady BJP colleagues decided to go on a ride the MMTS ( Multi Modal Transport System) early morning today, that too in the ladies compartment.   With Women’s Day around the corner on March 8th, BJP has started their focus on Women’s issues. Travelling between Kachiguda and Hitech City  in the morning ,he spoke to the women in the train asking about their problems and what would their suggestions be for women safety.  The  passengers were quite amused to see the former Minister of Railways and Urban Development on the train and speaking to the common man and women.His two point agenda was about women’s safety and completing the second phase of the MMTS which under the current Five-Year Plan (2012–17) but is yet to take off since the past six years even though it was sanctioned.

Lokesh Word-Play Against Jagan

      The recent idea of Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy about giving power to the youth in politics seems to be very old. If we turn the pages of history, it would be pretty clear that Telugu Desam Party initiated the plan of bringing youth into active politics. There were mixed comments about Jagan's idea but none of them were concrete. His motive of gaining confidence among people is slowly and steadily draining off. People are aware of what kind of incidents took place with YSRCP Chief in the past.   In addition to this, TDP Supremo N Chandra Babu Naidu's son Nara Lokesh attacked Jagan with his word-play today. Lokesh was quoted saying 'A leader from "loot and scoot" school and "jail and bail" college talks about dreams of youth. Only TDP stood by youth. History says it!' ,on the micro-blogging site Twitter. This statement is already gaining positive response from people which is being re-tweeted by  lots of TDP followers. Truth cannot be hidden for long and this makes it more evident.

ED attaches Rs.863 Crore of Jagan, others

  Enforcement Directorate has attached property worthy Rs.863 crore of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his associates in a money laundering case. This is highest ever attachment made in his cases until now. The attachment is related to money laundering case of VANPIC (Vadarevu and Nizampatnam Industrial Corridor). EC has slapped notices yesterday to Jagan Mohan Reddy and others involved in these cases informing about the attachments.   Chandrababu comments on Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party at his ‘Praja Garjana’ public meeting held at Nellore yesterday in context of this attachment is thought provoking. He said “If people vote for Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party, he will utilize his power not for the welfare of the people but to dismiss all his cases pressurizing the Centre.”   Probably, that’s why Jagan Mohan Reddy is repeatedly asking the people to give him 30 MP seats and assuring them to install Prime Minister of his choice.

Pawan’s political entry latest update

  Power star Pawan Kalyan’s sudden decision to join politics leaves many dismayed as he has never gave a slightest hint about it until now. A press note issued by his office states that he will speak on political issue in the next week.   Besides speculations about joining TDP or Loksatta parties, media is abuzz with reports about his close aides contacting former PRP leaders and current Congress MLAs Thota Trimurthulu and Vanga Geeta. According to reports, Pawan’s representatives have enquired them about possibility of launching new political party. The MLAs have confirmed this news and said to be asked Pawan fix an appointment to discuss the matter in detail. This is what all the development that takes place until now about Pawan Kalyan’s political entry.   Therefore, it reveals that Pawan Kalyan is rather interested to launch his own political party than joining or supporting TDP or Loksatta as reported by the media. If so, it is going to alter the political situation in the state and may come as a blessing for desperate Congress leaders, who are looking for a political asylum. But, will Pawan Kalyan also repeat the same mistake that his brother Chiranjeevi did by admitting politicians in his PRP, while ignoring his die-hard fans? Let us see how and what he will do!

AP Election Schedule' 2014

      ·      Chief Election Commissioner Sri V S Sampath says Model Code of conduct comes into force with immediate effect. ·        General election to be held in nine phases on April 7, 9, 10, 12, 17, 24, 30, May 7 and 12; Counting will happen on May 16 and results also will be announced the same day. ·        9 polls days will cover 543 constituencies and respective Assembly constituencies across India ·        Total of nine lakh 30 thousand polling stations, ·        Another opportunity will be given for voters to enroll before elections. ·        On March 9, Sunday, voters can get themselves enrolled across country. On this day ficers will verify electoral rolls and allow applications. ·        The total Indian electorate is 814 million, 10 crores more than the last Parliament election. ·        EC says 16th Lok Sabha has to be in place before May 31 2014 ·        From the coming elections, candidates in a parliamentary constituency in bigger states can        spend up to Rs 70 lakh on their campaign, up from Rs 40 lakh in 2011. In the 2009 elections,         it was Rs 25 lakh. ·        It could be the first time the country witnesses elections over such a long period in six or seven phases. ·        For the first time in parliamentary polls, a system of paper trail for electronic voting will be introduced in some constituencies on a trial basis. ·        Along with the Lok Sabha elections, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim will go to polls to   elect new assemblies ·        The term of the current Lok Sabha expires on June 1 and the new House has to be constituted by May 31. Andhra Pradesh Assembly term will end on June-2   How is it going to be conducted In Andhra Pradesh? ·        Andhra Pradesh will go for elections as one state with 2 poll dates ·        30th  April 2014 and  7th May ·        30th April 2014 the Region of   Telanagana goes to Vote ·        7th May 2014 the Region  of Seemandhara goes to vote ·        Both Assembly and Parliamentary elections to be conducted simultaneously on these days ·        No of seats in Seemandhra- 175 Assembly seats and 25 Parliamentary seats ·        No of seats in Telanagana - 119 Assembly seats and 17 Parliamentary Seats ·        Nomination for Seemandhra phase starts from April 19th, 21st April scrutiny and ends on 23rd April 2014. ·        Nominations for the State of Telanagana date is 9th April phase, scrutiny on 10th  and ends on 12th April 2014. Once the state comes into formation the Assembly and MP seats will be determined as per law and as to what seats come into the bifurcated states.  

KCR is not reliable: Chandrababu

  KCR has promised to make a SC candidate as first Chief Minister of Telangana state. But, when Telangana become reality, he too seems changed his mind and now he wants to become CM of the new state. If can’t, at least he wants to install his son KTR in that Chair. So, he encourages his party cadres to demand him not to merge TRS with Congress and also encourages them to insist him to take reins of the new state as CM, while highlighting about his dedication and in-depth knowledge of Telangana. Then, he gives a slip to Congress party at the last minute to fulfill his dreams.   Next, he comes-up with another crooked idea to eliminate TDP and YCP from the elections race in Telangana. He suggested the people to boycott TDP and YCP branding them “Andhra Parties.”   Jagan Mohan Reddy, who lost grounds in Telangana, has not bothered to respond to his call given to people, but, Chandrababu Naidu, who wants to operate TDP in both states, has promptly reacted to his call.   Chandrababu said “KCR is playing this new trick only to misguide the people. But, people of Telangana are very well know how TDP developed Telangana and how it fought on their behalf on many issues. Simultaneously, he is also encouraging TDP leaders join his party, while strongly condemning Congress admitting his leaders. He should know that he can’t make TDP weak by merely attracting a handful of leaders, as our party is mainly relied upon party cadres and not leaders. He should also realize that TDP is not a Brandy bottle to empty it sitting in the farmhouse. If he is dreaming to wipeout TDP, he might be day-dreaming.”   “Actually, I am the political guru of KCR. He learned politics from me. He left TDP and floated his own party only after when I denied minister post to him. He has cheated TDP, Congress and now plans to cheat SCs and BCS, to whom he promised to make first CM from their community. He is not reliable person. Time and again he is proving it,” said Chandrababu Naidu.   Chandrababu reiterates his stand to make BC candidate first CM of Telangana state, if TDP is elected to power.

Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry Joins Lok Satta

      Famous Lyricist and Telugu poet Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry announced his entry into politics and this iconic personality will be a part of Lok Satta party. In a meeting that was held in Thirupathi Sastry said that our system is corrupted and mentioned that Lok Satta would fight for welfare of people. He added that people are unaware of the meaning of democracy and also said that Jayaprakash Narayan is a true leader. We all know that Sastry is related to Director Trivikram Srinivas who is in turn a close aide to actor Pawan Kalyan. We need to wait and see what kind of effect this equation creates on Pawan's decision about joining politics and what would be his party's orientation. This might be clear when Pawan hosts the press meet by the second week of March !!!

Is Jagan Scared of TDP ?

      YSRCP Supremo Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is leaving no stone unturned as there is very little time left for the elections. The 16 months of imprisonment did have a negative impact on his credibility. Telugu Desam Party Chief N Chandra Babu Naidu's wide tour across the state has made people incline towards him as they believe that this man has the track record of doing wonders and they also have a firm felling that Naidu will bring in brilliant changes in fields.   In order to face this tough competition, Jagan is coming up with new ideas every now and then. Although this is all done to gain the trust of people, it seems to be of no use. People are sick and tired of fake words and unfulfilled promises. Jagan has come up with a new idea of giving power to the young generation. It is revolutionary and meaningful if the cause is unconditional. If there are electoral expectations and benefit seeking in this process, then the idea is of no point. Seeing all this, we can say that Jagan is pretty cautious about TDP !!! He is trying really hard to be better than them !!! Let's see how far it works for the young leader !!!

Shabbir Ali hits back at KCR

      The Congress back lash has begun. After TRS stating that it would go alone in the elections and not have any alliance with Congress or anyone , former Minister for Energy, Coal, Minorities Welfare, Congress leader from Telangana, Mohammed Ali Shabbir has gone on attack on the TRS party and its leader K.Chandrasekhar Rao. Calling him a liar who has been lying to the public all the while and also called him a “Pittala Dora” ,he also went on to say that KCR had no say and has not even asked for any revison or amendment when the Telangana Bill was put forth in the Parliament and that everyone knew who was actually responsible for the T Bill to be passed. In the coming elections the people of Telangana would teach him a lesson and that the Congress was ready for the coming elections and would take him on in all the 119 seats .

Will Governor let Jagan visit Telangana?

  Jagan Mohan Reddy’s proposed public meeting at Kammam and Odarpu Yatra (OY) in Nalgonda draws huge protests from all Telangana leaders. While some T-Congress leaders like V Hanumantha rao and Ponnam Prabhakar have appealed Governor Narasimhan not to allow him for touring in Telangana, some others gave bandh call for tomorrow in Kammam district protesting his arrival. However, Jagan Mohan Reddy is determined to conduct the meeting OY in Telangana.   He seems wisely use the opportunity of prevailing situation of the state (President’s Rule). Governor Narasimhan soon after taking charge of the state has warned all political parties not to conduct any dharnas or rallies. He said he will not tolerate anyone, who creates law and order problem. Since, there is no prohibition on public meetings and conducting OYs, Jagan takes advantage of the prevailing situation to conduct his meeting and OY. He is expecting that Governor may not allow anyone to disturb his meetings and OY. But, will the Governor asks T-leaders to stay away from his meeting or deny permission to Jagan is to be known soon.

Governor revokes Kiran’s decisions

  Governor Narasimhan makes the people and political parties feel his presence felt in no time after President’s Rule imposed on the state. He is revoking many decisions taken by former CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. He asked all those Chairmen nominated by Kiran to quit their posts voluntarily. KC Reddy, Chairman of Rajeev Yuva Kiranalu project is first to quit the post and many others are likely to follow him.   Next, he cancels the GO issued by Kiran Kumar Reddy that makes his close aide Surendar as Registrar of Co-Operative Societies. Governor shunts him back to APIIC from where he comes as executive director. He is also considering to review several files cleared by Kiran Kumar Reddy before his exit.

Jayaprakash welcomes Pawan into Loksatta

  The day a press note from Pawan Kalyan’s office came out all political parties are rolling red carpets to him. Loksatta party, which believes it’s clean and very different from the other parties, has also roles a red carpet to Pawan Kalyan. Its national president Jayaprakash Narayan speaking to media yesterday said “We are ready to welcome him into our party, if he is interested. A person of such caliber should not remain silent or ignore the political situation of the state. He should take active part in politics and inspire others to follow him. I think this right time for him to join active politics. We hope he will join us.”   Gali Muddhu Krishnam Naidu, senior TDP leader also welcomes Pawan Kalyan into party. He said that Pawan Kalyan, who is aware of TDP honesty and ability, may prefers to join it.   However, all political parties have to wait until next week to know what his plans are. If he prefers to join TDP or Loksatta parties, it will be blessing for them. If seen his reserved nature, it can be understand that he may not jump for any party right now, but may extend his support to either of these parties and obviously his fans also extend their support to that particular party. If so, definitely it is going to change the political parties’ fate.

Is Pawan Kalyan to support for TDP?

    A press note released from power star Pawan Kalyan’s office yesterday, triggers a new debate and speculations on his political entry. The note says that he will speak to media in March 2nd week over the current politics of the state. There is nothing else mentioned in the note. However, the note makes the social media busy discussing and speculating about his political entry. The general opinion in large is that he may launch his own political party. Many believe that he may support TDP, which alone is not connected to Congress that divides the state, However, they are all just predictions and nothing else.   However, Pawan Kalyan may not opt for launching a political party as he understood the adversities of it. The bitter experience that he faces in promoting his brother Chiranjeevi’s Praja Rajyam party may hold him back from launching a political party. Even if he wants to launch his political party, he doesn’t have sufficient time left for it. So, chances are to extend his support to TDP or give a call to his fans asking to form groups to educate the illiterates from voting to wrong parties and leaders. If, he supports TDP it will come as a blessing for it.

Errabelli likely to join Congress?

  TDP Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar rao has resigned to his post today. He sent his resignation letter to Chandrababu a short while ago. The reasons for his resignations are that Chandrababu, who is planning to form separate committee for Telangana soon is said to be picked MLA L.Ramana as its head. If sources are to be believed, Errabelli is likely to quit party and planning to join Congress party. Errabelli and some others cling to TDP, hoping that one day they will get a chance to lead the party in Telangana as its President. So, it’s quite natural they upset if they didn’t get a chance. TDP seniors are trying to convince him not to leave the party.

Will Babu Plan work out in Telangana?

  It is evident that TDP is worst hit in Telangana due to its ‘Equal Justice’ stand taken by it. Moreover, Chandrababu’s efforts to stop the T-Bill also sent a wrong message to the people of Telangana. However, the state is divided and general elections are also fast approaching. So, Chandrababu has to do something to ensure that his party at least retains all its seats, though it can’t overpower Congress and TRS in the upcoming elections.   Therefore, Chandrababu Naidu has come-up with an idea to win the SC and BC voters, who form majority vote bank in Telangana. He offered to make SC candidate as Chief Minister of Telangana state, if people elects TDP. He said TDP alone is proved to be a perfect platform for all communities and gives equal opportunity to SCs and BCs. He also said that development activities will kick starts only if TDP comes into power. He said that entrepreneurs may not show interest to invest in Telangana, if Congress or TRS parties form the government. But, will his offer and arguments convince the people of Telangana at all, who are now under the influence of TRS and T-Congress parties? Perhaps, Chandrababu may know their feed-back with the upcoming municipal elections.

President approves T-Bill

  Today President Pranab Mukharji has cleared two vital proposals made by UPA government. The first one is imposing President’s Rule on the state and the second is passing the AP Reorganization bill-2014 that was passed by Parliament recently.   President’s Rule will come into effect in the state soon after a letter intimating the same reaches state Governor Narasimhan. It is expected to reach him anytime today. So, state will go under President’s Rule from tonight. The last time President’s rule imposed on the state was 41 years ago.   A Gazette notification announcing creation of Telangana as 29th state in India is expected to release today evening. If sources are to be believed, the notification will also have the ‘appointed day’ of Telangana state formation. Telangana will officially separates from residuary Andhra Pradesh state exactly on the appointed day.

Congress in Catch -22 situation

With the Presidential Rule in AP confirmation and the Parliament approved T Bill pending at the President’s Desk , the political situation in Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a calm before the storm! Politicians are carefully weighing their pros and cons before changing loyalties. The TRS party has gone into a silent mode about their merger with the Congress Party and the Congress party time and again issues feeble statements that the merger is on and only the issue of the seat sharing needs to be discussed. If the electoral alliance is not carried out it will be a major electoral loss in the T elections for the Congress. Meanwhile the TRS leaders are playing hard to get and are in no mood for an alliance as they stand a chance of being a strong regional party based on the T sentiment. There is no official statement from their side as yet. Sidelined and disgruntled, Vijayasanthi has joined the Congress, but whether she is going to be strong contender in the polls and bring any luck to the Congress depends on whom the people are going to vote for. Congress is also looking at a possibility of Rahul Gandhi shifting his constituency from Amethi to Medak which is another strong reason for pushing the T bill. It is a known fact that Indira Gandhi contested both from Rai Barelly and Medak and won both but vacated her seat in Rai Barelly in favour of Arun Nehru and represented Medak constituency from 1980 till 1984, before she was assassinated. This is yet to be clarified by the Congress Party though it was in talks for some time. The Prajarajyam Party merger with Congress episode seems to be deterring the TRS from entering into an alliance with the Congress, as it was quite evident that the party lost everything and the leaders were left in the lurch after the merger. Something that the TRS can’t afford to risk and lose with the people’s sentiment and support at stake. The merger could also be a problem for the Congress as it would affect their chances in the Seemaandhra elections with people there against Congress for allowing the bifurcation of the State- so it’s a Catch- 22 situation for the Congress .

Tom n Jerry show by Tamil parties

  Tamilnadu state politics always revolves around two parties-DMK and AIADMK. While Karunanidhi leads DMK, TN Chief Minister Jayalalitha leads the other. They keep their Tom and Jerry show continues for years, to be precise for decades.   Since, Jayalalitha joins the recently formed Third Front and giving all signs of her interest to become Prime Minister using this platform, Karunanidhi takes no time to jump for Narendra Modi. Just few weeks ago, when BJP approached him, he categorically told that he is not interested to go along with them. But, not even after his beautiful enemy-Jayalalitha dreaming to play bigger role at National level.   This grand old man, who can’t even stand on his feet, wants to play spoilsport to stop her from growing any higher position. So, he quickly jumps for Modi and BJP and says “The way he (Narendra Modi) is rigorously campaigning for the party is revealing that he is a hard worker.”   Then, replying to a media question about having poll alliance or supporting BJP, he said “Cannot speculate and tell what will be the situation after the Lok Sabha polls.” He also condemned media branding BJP as communal party.   So, he gives all positives signs about his party readiness to extend support to BJP led NDA alliance after the elections. This is first positive sign that BJP got down the south in the recent times. And his statement has also closed doors on Congress, which is anxiously waiting for old man’s nod. So, Congress can’t put its leg in Tamilnadu as ruling AIADMK is boarding Third Front and wants to grab all the MP seats to itself, while DMK is ready to go along with Modi led BJP.

Kiran Ditching Followers ?

There had been a huge buzz among people about CM Kiran Kumar Reddy starting his own political party after his resignation. In fact he made an announcement on this too. Kiran was against the bifurcation of AP and moved a no confidence motion against the ruling party. His 'Dharna' at Jantar Mantar became the talk of the town too. A group of ministers quit the party with Kiran and seems like Kiran is going to dump them, according to sources.The other version being Kiran not having faithful followers also. It is heard that Kiran is not set to start his own party right now. This in turn implies that his followers are stranded in the middle of a deep ocean. They are currently helpless and the only worthy and loyal savior available would be Telugu Desam Party. If rumors are to believed, some of these stranded ministers are planning to join TDP citing that their future is a question mark right now. Let us keep our fingers crossed and see what happens !!!