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Chaitanya Raju may be rebel candidate for RS

  Rajya Sabha elections have thrown a big challenge to Congress high command, as its Seemandhra leaders are stalling their candidate against party candidate. Rebel Congress leaders are planning to support MLC Chaitanya Raju as their candidate for Rajya Sabha. He also confirmed the news. He said “I will contest as an independent candidate. I have 52 MLAs support. Seemandhra Congress MLAs will take a final decision in this regard today. However, I am insisting to stall at least two or three candidates, who are for Samaikyandhra.”

Assembly elections as per schedule: EC

  Rubbishing the media reports about postponement of Assembly elections for six months due to bifurcation process, Chief electoral officer of the state Banwarlal said “Elections for state Assembly and Lok Sabha will be held simultaneously as per schedule. We are already preparing for conducting elections. Notifications for elections will be issued on the last week of February or 1st week of March. Once the enrolment process ends on January 25th, EC will be busy with elections preparations. So, we appeal all the people to ensure they have enrolled their names and make corrections if any on the special drive conducted across the state on the eve of National Voters Day on January 25th.   Central election Commission has convened a meeting with all recognized political parties at New Delhi on 4th February to chalk-out the elections schedule. Therefore, it is clear now that whether the state is divided or not, elections for state Assembly will be held simultaneously with Lok Sabha elections.   Hence, the political parties in the state have to hurry or it will be too late to do anything. So far, except Lok Satta, no other parties have officially announced their candidates’ names for either Assembly or Lok Sabha seats. However, TDP and YCP have confirmed tickets to some candidates in some constituencies.

AAP move to regularize contract employees

  Aam Admi party, which is drawing severe criticism for its 30 hours dharna led by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers, has come-up with a remedy to counter it. Arvind Kejriwal has constituted a high level committee to study the legal and administrative aspects for regularizing the contract employees working in various state government departments.   Aam Admi party has promised in its election manifesto that if it is elected to power, it will regularize all the contract employees working in state government departments. So, while fulfilling the election promise made to public, Arvind’s decision will counter the criticism also. At the same time it will again boost his political rating and brings the public support to his government. But, he should realize that his time is running out and he has to prove his mettle before 2014 general elections, otherwise AAP will definitely lose its shine.

Intelligence bureau alerts AP Govt

  According to latest information, Intelligence bureau has issued a high alert notice to AP state government for a possible terror attack in Hyderabad on the eve of Republic Day celebrations on January 26th. IB warns the state government to be very cautious and maintain round the clock vigil in sensitive areas of Hyderabad and other places. According to sources, Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI is reportedly assisting the Indian Mujahedeen team in this operation code named as ‘Chipkoo Bomb.’ Therefore, IB warns the state government not to ignore its alert message, which may prove to be fatal.

Aam Admi makes self-goal!

  Delhi CM Kejriwal his ministers and AAP leaders have staged 30 hours dharna at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi two days ago demanding disciplinary action against five police officers for failing to do their duties. Kejriwal has called off his dharna only after home ministry asked the two police officials to go on leave until the judicial inquiry is completed. But, the other day a case was filed against him and his leaders for violating the curfew orders and disrupting peace.   A Supreme Court bench comprising justices R M Lodha and Shiva Kirti Singh has summoned Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi and asked him to explain why the police have allowed Kejriwal and his team to stage dharna at Rail Bhavan, despite imposing curfew orders.   The bench also served notices to Centre and to Delhi Government asking to submit their explanation within six weeks on whether constitutional post holder can resort to agitation in violation of law.   Simultaneously another case also slapped against his law minister Somanath Bharathi, who lead a team of AAP workers and conducted raid on an African family around midnight two days before staging dharna. The African woman lodged a complaint with police but they do not bother to file FIR against the minister and his followers. Therefore, she moves the court complaining against the police for their inaction. The court summoned the station house officer and asked him why he fails to react to complaint lodged by the African woman. It also orders him to file FIR against the minister immediately.   Apart from these cases, state women’s panel also initiated a probe into Samanath Bharathi’s controversial action against the African woman. It summoned him to give his explanation but he didn’t turned-up. So, Barkha Singh, who heads the commission, said if he didn’t turned-up before Monday, we will complain about the matter to Lt. Governor. Hence, it appears AAP made a self-goal, while trying to grab people and media focus.

Loksatta release first list for upcoming elections

  Loksatta party debuts with last elections, but its president Jayaprakash Narayan alone won from Kukatpalli constituency. However, Jayaprakash didn’t wind-up his party or merge with any party like Chiranjeevi did. Loksatta has tried to strengthen its party base across the state during last four years. However, it fails to make dent in Telangana and lost the support in Seemandhra because of its dilemma over bifurcation. But, Loksatta didn’t lose its fighting spirits. Today it releases the first list of its 25 candidates contesting for Assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections. On this occasion speaking to media he said, “This time also I will contest from Kukatpalli. Our party will not have any tie-up with any party in the elections. Our politics either at central or state level are dominated by family ruling. Loksatta wants to eliminate dynasties in politics. We are for clean politics. Soon, we will announce the names of other candidates also.”   However, the question is can Loksatta convince the people to vote for it even in the next elections, which would be a battle of life and death for the three major political parties.

Karunanidhi suspends son from party

  DMK party chief Karunanidhi has suspended his son Alagiri from party today for his antiparty stand and activities. Alagiri, the former union minister of UPA-2 government is crossing swords with his brother Stalin, to whom Karunanidhi wants handover the party. Alagiri has openly opposing his leadership of the party and also criticizes him and their father on several occasions.   Recently, he condemned DMK party efforts to have poll alliance with DMDK party led by Kollywood hero Vijayakath. He strongly condemned the party’s decision. He demands his father to convene a party meeting before taking any decision in this regard. Alagiri has strengthens his base in Madurai district and badly wants to be announced as successor of his father. But, he is suspended from party today by none other than his father.

JC offers Volvo Bus for support!

  It is not known whether the show-cause-notice served to JC Diwakar Reddy has been withdrawn or he was excused or kept on hold for a while. But, JC seems to returns to his usual form and gearing up to contest for Rajya Sabha elections.   He said “I am in the race only to make our high command realize how much support we enjoy. I have at least 40 members support. So, I am in the race for Rajya Sabha seat.”   During a casual chitchat with MLAs KTR and Akbaruddeen at Assembly premises today he said that he will give Volvo Bus, if they vote for him. Another Congress MLA Ugra Narasimha Reddy, who is also present around asked him if he is really serious about the offer?” and the reply is Yes.   The matter somehow leaked and when PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana warned that he will disqualify if vote for him, Ugra Narasimha Reddy giving explanation said “It is just a joke. After all, what will I do with Volvo Bus? Maintaining a Volvo is not that easy task.”   Later, JC said Why should I offer Volvo bus to anyone, when I have sufficient number of MLAs supporting my candidature? If at all, I have to offer Volvo bus to my enemies to ensure their support to me but not to my supporters.”   But, all this discussion reveals that to get a MLA support will cost an Volvo Bus or say its equivalent amount anywhere between Rs.80 lakhs to 1 crore. If, so for winning a Rajya Sabha seat one must have at least 40 MLAs support, which means 40 Volvo buses or Rs. 40 crore! If so, what could be the cost of Lok Sabha, MLA and MLC seats and how much returns can be expected for the investment?

EC convenes all party meeting on Feb.4th

  The Central Election Commission will hold a meeting with all recognized political parties on February 4th to discuss about the general elections schedule of 2014. EC is likely to issue notification in the first week of March for the elections. So, following the tradition it invites all recognized parties to the meeting to take their views before finalizing the schedule. Parliament vote-on-account sessions will conclude in the 3rd week of February. If, T-bill needs more time for debate and approval the sessions may extended till February end, but not any further as election code will come into effect once EC announces elections schedule.

CM Kiran to meet Digvijay Singh

  Home Minister Shinde replying to a media question said “We have promised to present the T-bill in the upcoming sessions of Parliament and we are stick to it. The current extension given for debate on the T-bill will not be an obstacle for presenting the bill in Parliament.”   Congress party state political in-charge Digvijay Singh said he will talk to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy about T-bill, when he comes to New Delhi on Friday. He said members of the house should express their views on the T-bill without any hesitation during the debate on the bill. Overall, Congress appears to be chalked-out an action plan on how to handle the T-bill. But, Digvijay Singh wants to talk to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is a big question. Their meetings will lead to further speculations about Congress role in launching his new political party.

President grants one week extension for T-Bill

  President Pranab Mukherjee has granted one week extension for continuing debate on T-bill. State government has received a message from President's office today morning conforming the extension. Hence, the debate will continue till end of this month and bill has to be returned in February 1st or 2nd.   This will give sufficient time for the Centre to process and present the T-bill into Parliament during vote-on-account sessions. Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde also categorically stated that T-bill will be presented to Parliament in the upcoming sessions.   So, now the question is whether BJP will support the bill or not. BJP has already announced that it is going to propose some amendments to the bill to ensure safeguard the interests of Seemandhra region. So, it will very trick situation in passing the bill. How these two rival parties will play their cards decide the fate of the T-bill.

CM Kiran reveals high command’s intentions

  CM Kiran is categorically announced that he is opposing bifurcation of the state and the T-bill, not because he is opposing creation of Telangana but keeping in view of the problems that will arise out of it.   He said “All the committees and Commissions have made it clear that a state can be divided only if it is helpful for development in both regions. They also said that a state can be divided only with the consent of the people. Even former Prime Minister late Jawaharlal Nehru also opined the same. But, unfortunately my party is dividing the state against the will of majority people.”   This statement made by CM Kiran is revealing that Congress high command opts for bifurcation as a part of its political strategy to win the upcoming elections and not for the sake of Telangana people or succumbing to their agitations. If, Congress high command is really concerned about entire state it wouldn’t take such a hasty decision ahead of elections.

Suspense continues on T-bill deadline

  Suspense prevails in each and every stage of bifurcation process from day one and it is still continuing, as so far there is no intimation received from President Pranab Mukherjee’s office over extending the time limit for debate on the T-bill. State government, which appeals for extension is expecting a reply from him today.   A section of national media reports that he has agreed for 7 days’ extension, though the Centre recommends for 10 days. If so, state Assembly can continue its debate on the T-bill till February 2nd. If, the T-bill is returned to President before February 5th, it may take 5-7 days for processing before submitting into Parliament. That means the bill is likely to be presented around February 12th, which leaves one week time for a debate on it in the Parliament.

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CM Kiran begins speech in Assembly

  Hardly one day left for returning the T-bill to President. So, all are waiting for President’s response to the letter written by state government seeking one month more time. It is expected that President’s office will inform his decision tonight, otherwise the debate on the bill is to be concluded tomorrow and bill is to be returned along with the proposals made by members of state Assembly, within two or three days. Therefore, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is speaking in the house today.   He tried to explain about some historical decisions, statements of Jawaharlal Nehru and developments that lead to creation of Andhra Pradesh state, but his speech is disrupted by TRS leaders. Minister K Jana Reddy has asked whether CM is opposing bifurcation of the state as an individual or party man. He said Kiran shouldn’t assume that all the members in the house are opposing the bill.   CM Kiran replied, “I lived all my life as Congress leader and got this post only because of party and Sonia Gandhi. I have never expected that I have to face a situation to decide between party and the people. Many think that I am quite fortunate to be CM of the state, but it is not true. I feel very unfortunate to witness the bifurcation of the state as CM.”   Sharply reacting to BJP leader Nagam Janardan Reddy’s remarks, CM Kiran said “I have never changed my stand in my life and will not change it like you.” TRS leaders are making hue and cry, when CM is quoting the statements and historical events related to Andhra Pradesh state and its formation.

Is CM Kiran loyal to his high command?

  Ever since, Congress announces its decision to bifurcate the state, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is sharply criticizing his high command. However, high command has been very soft and sympathetic on him all these months. Digvijay Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad and several others have firmly said that CM Kiran is a loyal leader of the party and will be loyal in future also. However, their certificates don’t stop him from criticizing his high command. Many T-Congress and TRS leaders have predicted that his days are numbered, but he is still batting as if he is playing in middle order.   Digvijay Singh, answering to a media question today, said that Congress will not serve show-cause notice to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. It means still high command is considering him as its loyal leader and will allow him to continue in his post until state is divided into two.   Earlier, Digvijay has told the media that CM Kiran has agreed to supervise the bifurcation process in his capacity. Probably, this is what he means. CM Kiran may ensure the T-bill is returned to Delhi in time, if his high command is quite sure about passing it through Parliament, otherwise he will create hurdles for it at state level to avert humiliation to his high command in Parliament.

Samaikya Prajavani likely the name of new party

  The proposed new political party reportedly to be launched by CM Kiran Kumar Reddy or Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal is likely to be named as Samaikya Prajavani. This is disclosed with an appeal made by some unidentified persons in some newspapers asking the public to file their objections if any within one month on the new party name.   Hence, it is clear now that Samaikya Prajavani party is the name of the new party and it is going to be launched one month later and not within next few days, as predicted earlier. If so, the timing of launching of the new party is coincides with Parliament budget sessions, in which the T-bill is supposed to be approved. It means, the new political party is providing enough time to the Centre to pass the T-bill, otherwise it would have launched immediately and kick started agitations opposing T-bill and bifurcation.

Akkineni passes away

  Veteran Tollywood actor Akkineni Nageswara rao (91) passed away on Wednesday early hours around 2am in his home at Hyderabad. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. His son Nagarjuna said that his father spoke to family members on yesterday evening and found in his as usual happy mood. He breathed his last during sleep. Nagarjuna said, his body will be kept at Annapoorna Studios for paying homage by public.

Arvind Kejriwal called off dharna

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is staging a dharna since last two days has called it off after Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung has ordered the two police officers to go on leave and orders for an judicial inquiry against all five officers, who Arvind Kejriwal and his associates are accusing on different cases.   Arvind Kejriwal has read out Lt. Governor’s letter written to him and asked his followers to return homes. He said it is victory of Delhi people over the police. He assured them to pressurize the union government for making Delhi a full-fledged independent state. Earlier, he threatens the union government to disrupt the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday by storming Rajpath with his party followers. However, he called off his two days dharna on Tuesday night.   Arvind Kejriwal has conducted his cabinet meeting in his car today and signed number of official documents on the road itself. The question is if similar cases repeats in future, will Arvind and his team again hit the roads? Is it correct method to deal with such issues? Did he believe that his dharna has improved his popularity? Let Arvind think over it.