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Key Points of Interim Budget - Part 4 :

      Finance Minister P.Chidambaram has mentioned the following points at the Parliament session :   1. Govt has succeeded in obtaining information in 67 cases of overseas accounts, finding out more 2. Disappointed that GST has not been introduced 3. We should use subsidy for the most deserving. 4. Should allocate more for defence, railways, highways and telecom 5. Total sanitation and universal health care among top ten areas of focus. 6. Focus should be on public–private partnerships in infra sector 7. The excise duty reduced for small cars from 12% to 8%l; for SUVs from 30% top 24% 8. Propose to exempt loading, unloading, packaging of rice from service tax 9. Reduces excise duty for SUVs, two-wheeler; restructure same for mobile handsets. 10. No changes in tax law

Key Points of Interim Budget 2014 - Part 3

      Finance Minister P.Chidambaram has mentioned the following points at the Parliament session : 1. Government fully committed to Aadhaar project, even critics will realize it's a tool of empowerment 2. The allocation for the Defence Ministry has been increased to Rs 2,24,000 crore 3. Nearly 9 lakh student borrowers will benefit through the moratorium on repayment of student loans 4. 41,16,000 women have been provided credit through SHGs 5. India's economy is the 11th largest in the world 6. Food subsidy shoots up to over 1 lakh crore, Rs 2,46,397 crore allocated for food, fertilizer and fuel subsidy. 7. To offer Interest relief to student loans with PSU banks 8. The fortunes of India will have significant impact on world economy in the future 9. Top areas of priority: fiscal consolidation; CAD; high growth with moderate level of inflation; time table for passing legislation 10. We must focus on manufacturing, and manufacturing for export; with minimum tariff protection

Key Points of Interim Budget 2014 - Part 2 :

      1. We will not do anything that will affect the foundation of India's economy. 2. Addition of forex exchange of $15 billion 3. Rs 6,000 crore for Ministry of Housing and Poverty Alleviation; Rs 21,000 cr to Ministry of WCD 4. To set up Rs 200 cr Venture Fund with IFCI 5. GDP growth rate in Q3 and Q4 of 2013-14 will be at least 5.2% 6. Drinking water and sanitation ministry gets Rs. 15,260 cr; Social Justice and Empowerment gets Rs 6,730 cr 7. Interim budget2014 : Budgetary support to Railways hiked to Rs 29,000 crore in FY15 from Rs 26,000 crore in FY14. 8. Non plan expenditures will be over Rs.12 lakh crore. 9. Gender budget has Rs. 97,000 crores and child budget Rs. 87,000 crore

Key Points on Interim Budget 2014- Part 1 :

      Finance Minister P.Chidambaram is currently presenting the interim budget at the parliament and here are a few key points on what he had spoke :   1. India would not be overly hit by global cues 2. India's head is above water 3. Economic problems faced by our country is common for all growing economies 4. Account deficit for 2013-2014 expected to be at $45 billion 5.Agricultural exports are at $45 billion 6. In the financial year 2014, the fiscal deficit is seen at 4.6% ( The target is 4.8%) 7. Agricultural credit will cross $45 billion while it was $41 billion between 2012-2013 8. 6.3% year-on-year growth seen in export with a figure of 326$ billion. 9. Agricultural output for FY14 is 4.6%

Kiran's New Party - Will He or Won't He ???

      CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is pretty firm on his stance of resignation. Although there were efforts made to convince him on continuing in office, it was all in vain. In fact, some senior leaders asked him to continue until the parliamentary sessions come to an end but Kiran has informed that he will submit his resignation in a day or two itself. He is also firm about floating a new political party very soon. Kiran even held a marathon meeting with six ministers and 25 legislators of the Seemandhra region in order to discuss about this matter.   Kiran had reportedly said that he is waiting for the speaker to give a clarity on the T Bill. He is expecting a response on the T Bill today but that is not sure as yet. Kiran will resign as soon as the final verdict on T Bill is given, according to some leaders who attended the meeting. It is heard that Kiran is quite confident about the future of his new party. He feels that people are fed up of Congress and they are also not sure about the credibility of TDP and YSRCP. There is a good chance of people choosing the new party, according to Kiran. Kiran informed his colleagues during the meeting that he had conducted a couple of surveys in the Seemandhra region and it seems like the new party would get 60% neutral votes. Even if the bifurcation takes place, Kiran is sure that the new party will have a good prospect. No official announcement had been made by Kiran on this matter yet. We need to wait for a confirmation for him after all !!!

BJP Ready to Tackle UPA Tricks

      BJP seems to be going light on the T Bill issue now. Top BJP leaders have taken a decision to support the T Bill and they are not very particular about the constitutional amendments that needs to be made. One of the BJP leaders mentioned that they will take care of making the amendments after the elections, once they come into power. He also mentioned that the party is pretty confident about winning in the forthcoming polls. In the meanwhile, Congress has created a major mess out of the T Bill issue and are not even able to keep their own members under control. BJP members mentioned that they are now understanding the game plan of Congress.   The ruling UPA party is stretching it's maximum support to the T Bill and if in case it fails, they have a ready escape route and that is to blame the BJP party for being truant and harsh on the issue. On the other hand, top leaders of BJP  have received information from local leaders that there is a huge scope for BJP to win in areas like Karimnagar, Hyderabad City, Mahbub Nagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad and Warangal. This is one other reason for BJP's unconditional support to the T Bill now. Congress had been playing politics with the T Bill issue and BJP leaders are now concerned as there are only five working days left for the session to come to an end. They are even wondering if the ruling party would seek approval of T Bill at the parliament today even before tabling vote-on-account. However, BJP is prepared to handle the tantrums of Congress. A couple of BJP leaders are even leaving to Delhi to pressurize the speaker in order to avoid the stalling of T Bill. We need to wait and see what is going to happen at the parliamentary session today.

Kiran has crossed Lakshman Rekha: Jairam

  Union minister and member of the GoM Jairam Ramesh in an interview given to an English news channel said “CM Kiran Kumar Reddy has not been loyal to party. He has crossed Lakshman Rekha by going against party decision.”   This is first time that a person representing party high command to come open against CM Kiran. Perhaps, this would be hinting end of Kiran’s association with Congress party. He also seems to be determined to quit Congress and launch his own political party very soon. However, some of his close aides have raised doubts whether people will vote for the new party as it is just seems to a new branch of Congress party. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy has to find answer for this question before launching the new party, otherwise he will face the same fate of Praja Rajyam party launched by Chiranjeevi during last elections.

Chandrababu spits fire on Sonia

  Chandrababu Naidu addressing the huge crowds at his Praja Garjana meeting held at Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district on Saturday evening, targeting Congress party and its president Sonia Gandhi, spits fire.   “Sonia Gandhi knows nothing about out state or country. She knows nothing about problems. She is betraying the Telugu people, who helped her UPA-1 and 2 governments stay afloat. She can be named as ‘Sonia Gadse.’ She is dividing the Telugu people without their consent for the sake of her son. She wants to install her son on the Prime Minister Chair before retiring from politics. After all who is she to decide about our state and fate?” asked Chandrababu.   He then taking a dig at Jagan Mohan Reddy said “YSR Congress party is launched by psycho. It is born from corruption and heading towards its mother party Congress. I am very sure that it will merge with Congress soon after the elections are over. Congress high command is dividing the state relying upon Jagan Mohan Reddy in Seemandhra and KCR in Telangana. While, TRS is going to merge very soon, YCP will merge after elections. So, people should understand that casting votes to any of these parties are casting to Congress party.”   Chandrababu then hitting at TRS and its president KCR said “I have thrown him a challenge to join a one-to-one debate on Hyderabad development, but he didn’t. Because he too knows that I am the one who develops Hyderabad. I have developed it keeping in view of our employment requirements for the next 15 years. But, within last ten years he and his party completely ruined the city. Congress government’s ignorance and inefficiency brings the city and the state to a standstill position.”   “I have developed Hyderabad city and created enormous wealth for our state and the country. They not only ruined but also making the lives of the people miserable with their decision to divide the state. Unless, we put the state back on to its track, we have to face a disaster very soon. Hence, I request the people to elect TDP that can handle this task honestly and efficiently,” appealed the people Chandrababu.

President’s Rule to be imposed on Delhi

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has resigned and recommends the Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung to dissolve the cabinet and hold elections afresh. But, the Governor ignoring his request has recommended President to impose President Rule on Delhi and to put the Assembly in suspended animation mode for time being.   The union cabinet, which met this evening gave its nod to Governor’s recommendations. So, President Pranab Mukharji may sign the orders imposing President’s Rule on Delhi. Then, it has to be endorsed by Parliament through a resolution under Article 356 of the Constitution.   But, why the Lt. Governor has not dissolved the Delhi Assembly is a big question. Did Congress high command asks him to do so with some political intentions? Or, he wants to keep the option open for other two parties-Congress and BJP to form the government? Let the time spell the reasons.

Why Cong. did made tall promises in T-Bill?

  The GoM constituted for supervising the bifurcation process has prepared a draft bill that is full of loop holes and tall promises. They intentionally left the loop holes and made tall promises in the T-Bill because they are not sure about Congress returning to power after the general elections.   The tall promises like funding of Polavaram Project, new capital for residuary Andhra Pradesh state, financial packages for the development of backward regions in both states etc. etc. they made in the T-Bill are just intended to pacify the people of Seemandhra and get the T-Bill approved before the elections so as it can get the votes of Telangana people. Actually, the T-Bill is like an election manifesto that will be thrown into dust bin at the end of polling. Even if some miracle happens and they return to power, there will be no one to demand them to fulfill its promises made in the T-Bill. So, Congress has made such tall promises only because it need not implement them.   It left the loop holes in the bill only to trap its successor. When it is not accountable for the T-Bill, then Seemandhra Union Ministers putting more demands before it to give their consent for bifurcation is just foolishness.

Rich MPs Ruining Democracy

      The recent scenes at the parliamentary sessions has put the nation and the system under serious threat. The unruly behaviors or some MPs in the mask of doing good to people does have a great impact on a common man's life. People are now afraid about the future of this nation. If we dig in a bit more deeper into this issue, it is clear that most of the MPs who are creating this drama at the parliament are from a capitalistic background. They are more concerned about themselves than the welfare of people.   These MPs are only conscious about amassing their properties and protecting their existing assets. They want to be a part of politics and retain their post in order to avoid any trouble. These MPs seem to least bothered about their responsibility in the society. Apparently, their only aim is to reap electoral benefits. Some MPs even created a cheap image of themselves by stooping too low in their activities. Thursday's session at Lok Sabha did seem very disturbing. Ideally, leaders who are seen violating rules should be refrained from contesting in elections. But seems like our constitution is incapable to bring in a new amendment of this sort. Success or failure of T Bill is secondary now. The fate of people seems to be like a cat on the wall !!! May god save this nation !!!

Kejriwal's Resignation - A Sigh of Relief :

      Aam Aadmi Party created a huge buzz during the elections and Arvind Kejriwal became the talk of the town. His promises were so big that the people of Delhi almost became blind and voted for this man expecting a change. But what happened after that is something that we all know. His promises had been flushed into the drain. He failed to fulfill his duties in the first place and ended up finding a lame reason to resign. As the Jan Lokpal Bill was rejected in the Assembly, Kejriwal swiftly hinted his resignation and apparently blamed BJP and Congress for this. However, people of Delhi might now breathe in relief as they didn't expect drama. They wanted a real change.     The moment Kejriwal's resignation was confirmed, Social Media made it viral. There were posts of joy, shock, confusion, disbelief and so on. It has only been 49 days since he had sworn in. However, most of the posts were in happiness. People have realized that Kejriwal was showing complete signs of escapism. It seemed like as if he was already searching for a reason to get off the post. Following this, Delhi will go ahead with President's rule for now. We need to wait and see the fate of Delhi after this. At least now they would know whom to choose !!!

KCR reveals Congress strategy for T-Bill approval

  Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamalnath Speaking to media yesterday said that even if BJP do not supports the T-Bill, Congress can get it passed in the Parliament. But, he didn’t elaborate how his party is going to pass the bill without having sufficient MPs support. But, there was a general belief that it may try to pass it using voice vote technique, the way the bill has been rejected in the State Assembly.   TRS president K.Chandrashekar rao holds a meeting with T-JAC leaders at his home in New Delhi on yesterday. He revealed Congress strategy for passing the T-Bill. He said that Congress is determined to pass the bill. So, no one need to worry about the incidents happened in Lok Sabha. Congress may pass the bill with voice vote, if fails to secure BJP support to it, said KCR.   Perhaps, Kamalnath is stating that his party doesn’t need BJP support to the bill only after Law Ministry has made it clear that a simple majority in the house is enough to pass the bill. So, it may not hesitate to suspend those MPs and Ministers, who may try to disrupt the house proceedings during Monday and Tuesday. Congress high command may prefer to pass the vote-on-account budget bills first and then may take up the T-Bill for voice vote. But, if BJP insists for a debate on the bill, speaker has to accept its demand otherwise she may allow Congress to proceed for voting on the bill.   So, those Congress and other MPs from Seemandhra, who are planning to disrupt the house proceedings in a bid to stop the bill, may also change their strategy and participate in the voting and to vote against it.

Bandaru returning to TDP soon

  Congress MLA Bandaru Satyanand rao representing Kotthapeta of East Godavari, who resigned to Congress party yesterday, is all set to join TDP very soon. Actually, earlier he has worked in TDP and was also elected as MLA twice on TDP ticket in 1994 and 99 elections. However, he jumped for Chiranjeevi’s Praja Rajyam party in year 2008 and got elected from same constituency on PRP ticket in the last elections. He become Congress member after Chiranjeevi merges his party into it. However, he quits Congress party yesterday protesting its decision of bifurcation. He may be admitted into TDP very soon.

Arvind Kejriwal resigns

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has resigned today after failing to table Janlokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly today. His 49 days honey moon period as Delhi CM comes to end within two months, to be precise in 49 days. Although, the Lt. Governor has rejected his plea for presenting the bill in the house, he tried and failed as the two main opposition parties Congress and BJP have refused to co-operate with him. So, as he said earlier, immediately he sent his resignation letter to Lt. Governor. Najeeb Jung.   Later, Arvind Kejriwal speaking to his followers at his party office in New Delhi “Congress and BJP are afraid to support the bill, because if it is approved many of their leaders including former CM Sheila Dikshit will find themselves behind bars for their involvement in several corrupt cases.   However, Janlokpal bill is just an excuse for Arvind Kejriwal to quit his CM Post. From day one, he is on fight-mode with Congress, which is supporting his government. He preferred to hit the streets rather than running the government. Perhaps, he might have realized that he can’t change the corrupted system of the government that may be tying his hands. So, he may not expect the people of Delhi to vote for him again.

Arvind Kejriwal gearing for last show

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is determined to quit his post if Janlokpal Bill is not passed in the Assembly, is gearing for his last show in Delhi Assembly a short while from now. He is going to present the bill in the Assembly, despite Delhi Lt. Governor denying permission for it. Mr.Jung  wrote a letter to Speaker MS Dhir denying permission to present Janlokpal Bill in the state assembly.   However, Arvind Kejriwal is determined to present the bill in the Assembly. He has reiterated that he will quit if the bill is not allowed or passed in the house. He came along with his parents to the Assembly to witness his last show. If he quits, naturally his ministry also dissolved. Unless, Arvind Kejriwal recommend his successor from his cabinet ministers and Congress is ready to support AAP government under new leadership, Lt. Governor may recommend President for imposing President’s Rule on Delhi state. It would be end of Aam Admi government and party as well. People may not prefer to vote for Aam Admi party after seeing it escaping from its responsibilities with some silly reason.

IPC 302 on Lagadapati Rajagopal

      Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal has annoyed the high command of Congress party with his "pepper spray act" at the parliament. Rajagopal came armed with a pepper spray can inside the house and aimed it at the members of the house when a clash arose between the MPs who pounced on those who opposed the T Bill. Following this, people at the house rushed outside with hand kerchiefs in their hands. A couple of MPs including Rajagopal were taken to hospital after this drama.   This incident has created a hot atmosphere among the high command of Congress. In order to safeguard their face value, it seems like they are planning to dig a grave for Rajagopal. If sources are to be believed, there are plans of filing a complaint against Rajagopal under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. Rajagopal is one among the MPs who is vehemently trying to oppose the T Bill and not to forget, Rajagopal has always displayed a flair for drama and this is one of it's kind. We need to wait and see what fate is in store for this MP who is in deep trouble now.

When the Speaker became Speechless!

      Just when we thought that the dust had settled and the T bill had gone to the Lok Sabha, we have witnessed some appalling incidents in the history of the Lok Sabha proceedings. The drama being unfolded by each party and the heightened drama by Lagadapati Rajagopal’s comical behavior of using a pepper spray in the Parliament which left many parliamentarians, staff and journalists coughing and teary-eyed as they rushed outside in panic to avoid the smell and chemical effects of the spray with the MP himself fainting in the process. The pepper spray incident will make the word "pepper spray" the most popular key word in search engines today. And who said that it was only girls who use it for protection!   Now to add to the drama  that unfolded we have TDP MP Venugopal Reddy brandishing the speakers mike , looked like he  was using a knife which he vehemently denied . The state of affairs in the Lok Sabha  this year has been most preposterous and one wonders if this kind of behavior is doing any good to MPs  image in front of the public. We don’t need to take any parties name as each individual is doing their best to be on prime time news . Guess the TRP ratings can be boosted with this free show by our MPs. This day February 13th, 2014 will go into the chronicles of Lok Sabha proceedings when pepper spray was used in its proceedings which left the usually demure and poised speaker Meira Kumar speechless. The parliament remains closed on Friday on account of Guru Ravidas Jayanti and the Lok Sabha will meet on Monday. So stay tuned for more action this coming Monday!  

Cong. and BJP starts blame game on T issue

  Lok Sabha also adjourned till Monday morning. Later, the two main players Congress and BJP starts blame game on Telangana issue. BJP senior leader Sushma Swaraj said, “We believe that Congress is playing double game on Telangana issue. It lets both its regional leaders cross swords in the house with two different stands. None of its leaders have tried to control them. We came to know that Minister Kamalnath is telling the media that T-Bill has been introduced in the house, but we have no information about it. We don’t know how and why he is telling like that to media. So, we have decided not to join any discussions with Congress party over this issue.”   Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamalnath Speaking to media said, “Now it become clear that BJP is speaking with forked tongue on Telangana issue. However, we are very confident about passing the T-Bill without its support.”   If, Kamalnath is stating that Congress can pass the T-Bill without BJP support, probably it can be possible only with voice vote, otherwise Congress can't garner enough support from opposition parties for the bill. If, BJP demands for a debate and voting on the bill, Congress has to oblige its demands. So, to avert this problem, first it has to force BJP stage a walkout from the house. But, BJP is also not so foolish to fall in Congress trap. When the house meets on Monday morning, BJP may demand for a debate on the T-Bill first. If, a debate is started, then it can manage to prolong it till end of the sessions without giving chance to Congress to conduct voice vote.