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Sabita Reddy brings son Karthik into politics

  Sabita Reddy, who is forced to quit her home minister post after charge sheeted in Jagan Mohan Reddy’s disproportionate assets cases, is confident to getting party ticket in the next elections. However, in case party refuses to give her ticket for the same reason, she wants to put her son Karthik Reddy into her place. However, she is asking Lok Sabha ticket for her son. Apart from lobbying for the ticket, she also encourages her son Karthik Reddy to conduct a padayatra to catch the high command’s eyes.   The public reason for his padayatra is thanking Sonia Gandhi for granting statehood to Telangana. Sabita’s followers, who shoulder the responsibility of creating hype for his ‘Kritajnatha Padayatra’ have made it a fancy feat with wide publicity all over Chevella town and Ranga Reddy district. Karthik Reddy begins his five-day-100km-long-Kritajnatha padayatra two days ago followed by several party cadres. He is campaigning about the party achievement of Telangana with the blessings of Sonia Gandhi.   Since, he is strictly following the standard practice to impress the party high command and is also comes under the young generation range prescribed Rahul Gandhi, he may assume party ticket definitely. Although, his mother Sabita Reddy has to quit the post, she has good relations with party. So, whether she gets party ticket or not she can get one for her Karthik.

Is CM Kiran launching or joining new party?

  There are wide spread speculations about CM Kiran Kumar Reddy’s new political party launching. He is also neither confirming nor denying the speculations, but set a deadline of 23rd January to announce his future course of action.   According to fresh reports, he is not launching any party but will join the new party to be launched by some senior Congress leader from Seemandhra. Probably, Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal or someone from APNGOs may launch the new political party and Congress leaders including CM Kiran will join it.   The new political party is likely to be launched after January 17th and CM Kiran and rest of the MLAs, leaders will join it after giving a send-off to T-Bill. It came to know that some leaders from YSR Congress party are also in touch with these new party managers. Once the party is launched, change in political equations is certain. PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana is also patiently waiting for the D-Day, so as he will have a clear picture of his Congress party.

Ashok Babu sings chorus with CM Kiran

   APNGOs president Ashok Babu and his panel members were forced to face Basheer panel backed by YSR Congress party in the recent elections. However, Ashok Babu Panel is reelected and he secures his President post with overwhelming majority. Obviously, it boosts his spirits and makes his voice harder than ever. Unlike previous times, he aims his guns directly onto YSR Congress party and warned its MLAs not to disrupt the house proceedings.   Speaking to media he said “We condemn the way YCP MLAs are behaving in the Assembly. While they are claiming that they are fighting to keep the state united, they are behaving otherwise in the house. If they really oppose bifurcation, then they should participate in the T-Bill debate in the house and record their objections on the bill, instead of disrupting the house proceedings demanding for resolution on Samaikyandhra. If they continue to disrupt the house proceedings, then we have to chalk out an action plan particularly for them to protest their behavior in the house. Unless, all Seemandhra members participate in the debate and raise objections on the bill, it will be approved by the President and forwarded to parliament in its present shape. So, we appeal all Seemandhra MLAs to participate in the debate and reflect the views of the people in the house.”   Earlier, many politicians including Chiranjeevi, Killi Kripa Rani have sharply criticized Ashok Babu for dictate terms to peoples’ representatives. They warn him not to cross his limits. But, after his reelection, he hardens his tone and also giving warnings to them. His every statement is clearly echoing CM Kiran Kumar Reddy’s voice. In fact, he appears to be playing glove for CM Kiran Kumar Reddy.

AAP launches helpline for corruption complaints

  The day Arvind Kejriwal take oath as Delhi CM has announced that his government will give a specific number for lodging complaints on corruption. Within fortnight AAP government has allocated a helpline number: 011-27357169 to address the corruption complaints in Delhi. People of Delhi can call upon this number and get the support of Vigilance Department, which will assist them in trapping corrupt officials. Later, vigilance department will follow-up the case.   Arvind Kejriwal said “Our government is determined to put an end to corruption from roots. So, this is the first step taken in that direction. Soon we will allot a four digit toll free number for easy access of the people. I wish people of Delhi will join hands with us in eliminating corruption from government offices.”

Modi hype brings Krishnam Raju back to BJP

  BJP might have hesitated for quite a sometime to announce Narendra Modi as its Prime Minister candidate, but its decision is making wonders for the party. Though, leaders like Nitish Kumar might have left NDA alliance, the cavity is going to be filled by TDP and some Tamil parties very soon. Modi hype is also attracting several old and new horses into party. One such old horse of BJP veteran actor Krishnam Raju has again returned to party fold, probably only because of the hype. He joins BJP in the presence of party president Rajnath Singh and Venakaiah Naidu at Hyderabad on Wednesday. However, his return may not be any useful to party because neither he can strengthen the party nor his electoral chances are fair.

Mareppa all set to join Congress

  While majority of Seemandhra Congress leaders are eager to jump out of the party, former minister M.Mareppa regrets for leaving the party and joining YSR Congress party. He also stated that his DNA is Congress DNA.   “Former CM late YS Rajashekar Reddy has won the hearts of the people with his welfare schemes. But, his son Jagan Mohan Reddy is tarnishing his image with his greedy attitude. He is very much hungry for the power. That is why, he collected signatures of Congress MLAs even before performing the funeral ceremony of his father. He can’t claim his father welfare schemes and its credit to his party as his party is no way connected with them. Entire credit goes to Congress party only. If, YCP dislikes my remarks, I am ready to leave the party.”   Hence, it is only a matter of time to see Mareppa back into Congress fold. Perhaps, he might have realized that he can't expect the same level of liberty of speech that he enjoyed in Congress before jumping into YSR Congress party. However, his timing to return to Congress fold looks quite peculiar in context of anti-congress-wave sweeping in Seemandhra.

CM Kiran targets YCP and Jagan

  CM Kiran Kumar Reddy held press meet on Wednesday at his camp office, where he mainly targets his two rivals Chandrababu and Jagan Mohan Reddy. He flayed them for beating the bush instead coming-up with their stand on bifurcation.   “People will see how I will handle the T-bill in the house. So, instead of questioning my honesty, TDP and YCP should clearly spell their stand on bifurcation. One can’t ask for excuse from escaping from the debate on any reasons. It is absurd to say that participating in the debate is just giving consent for bifurcation. Every member of the house should give their views and suggestions on the T-Bill, which will be taken into account by the President and parliament. APNGOs have sacrificed a lot during their two and half months’ agitations for Samaikyandhra. No political party has ever put its nose into their elections. However, a party has entered into their elections and creates rift between them. I suggest Jagan Mohan Reddy and Chandrababu if they are for Samaikyandhra just say it in the house.”

YCP wants division, but not TRS: JP

  Loksatta president Jayaprakash Narayana, who spoke to media yesterday said, “Actually, YSR Congress party wants the state divide before next general elections and TRS, which is claiming of fighting for Telangana state doesn’t want it to be happen right now. YSR Congress party can gain political mileage out of its fake struggle and Samaikyandhra sentiment only if the state is divided. So, it badly wants the state divide before next general elections.”   “TRS party doesn’t want the state divide right now because for similar reasons. It can tap Telangana sentiment and gain political mileage only if Centre fails to carve Telangana state before next general elections. So, while YSR Congress party that is fighting to keep the state united badly wants the state divide and TRS, which is fighting for bifurcation doesn’t want it to be done right now to gain political mileage out of this sensitive issue in the next general elections,” said Jayaprakash Narayana.

When will Cong present T-Bill in parliament?

  Congress high command seems to be playing hide and seek game on bifurcation issue. It doesn’t want to let its rivals especially BJP know about its plans on this issue until last minute, because it is not relying upon it anymore.   Earlier, Home Minister Susheel Kumar Shinde assured that if the T-bill can’t be presented in the winter sessions of the parliament, then special sessions will be summoned. But now, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamalnath announced that parliament sessions will begin from February second week and continue for 15 days, in which vote on account, Railways Budget and some pending bills will be cleared. However, he is not sure when will be the T-bill presented in the parliament. So, it is not clear whether Congress high command is planning to summon special sessions for presenting the T-bill or present it during budget sessions.   If, it summons special sessions and fails to approve the T-bill, then the UPA government may collapse for losing the parliament confidence. Therefore, Congress may first pass general and Railways budgets and then extend the budget sessions for presenting T-bill. In such case, it can escape with less damage. Even if UPA government collapse due to failure of passing the T-bill, it makes no difference for it because, by that time elections bell will ring and therefore President will ask it to run the interim government until elections verdict comes out. Then it can transferring blame on to BJP, even while continuing in the government.

Aam Admi eager to spread across the country

  Aam Admi party (AAP), which not even completes a month in the government is keen to spread its wings to other states of the country. Probably, it doesn’t want to lose the general elections that provide an opportunity to activate and strengthen the party base across the country. However, it can’t expect any miracles in other states as there will be several other factors that make the elections completely different to Delhi Assembly elections. AAP might be thinking that if contests the elections, it will lose nothing but may be benefited if won few MP seats also.   Therefore, AAP announces that it will contest to maximum number of seats in 20 states across the country. AAP official spokesperson, Sanjay Singh said that his party will contest to all the 80 seats of Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to media, he said “We are aware that cast and communalism plays key role in the elections in UP, but we are very much hopeful that people of the state will ignore these two factors as they too are looking for a clean and honest government. Our other units in other states and their working style will adopt the same pattern of our Delhi unit. We strongly believe that it if we are honest then people will definitely recognize and vote for us, ignoring all other aspects.”   It may looks quite easy on the papers but will be hard in the elections ground. Perhaps, AAP will agree this after 2014 elections.

Is Ashok Babu going to kick start agitations again

  Ashok Babu Panel has won in the APNGOs elections held on Sunday with triumphing majority. Ashok Babu, who until now is serving as temporary president of APNGOs, now becomes a full time President for the next three years. Out of the 835 votes polled his panel got 630, while his rival panel led by Basheer got only 174 votes.   The election clearly reveals that Ashok Babu and his panel members enjoy full support of the employees. Hence, YSR Congress party’s efforts to gain control over APNGOs unions through Basheer Panel has failed. Basheer and his panel members have flayed Ashok Babu for his failure to lead Samaikyandhra agitations and blame him for not taking anyone into consideration. This triumphing victory may boost the spirits of Ashok Babu, who these days has become soft target for politicians and some employees as well. Hence, he may now kick start Samaikyandhra agitations to showcase his strength.

Uday Kiran commits suicide

  Tollywood actor Uday Kiran commits suicide by hanging to fan in his flat at Jubilee Hills on Sunday night. His family members rushed him to hospital, but doctors declare brought him dead. According to reports, family disputes are reason for his suicide. Uday Kiran did several Telugu and Tamil films. He got Filmfare award for his film Nuvvu Nenu in 2011. He tried to shrug off his lover boy image with his last film Sri Ram by doing a tough police cop role, but the film fails.

Manda Krishna announces new party

  Manda Krishna Madiga, president of Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi has announced launching of new political party-Mahajana Socialist party today. His sudden entry into election race may create trouble for all the political giants in the state, since he has backing of SC and ST communities all over the state.   Probably, he may not be able to win the elections but definitely can split the votes of big parties, the way Praja Rajyam and Loksatta have split votes and played spoilsport for TDP. Therefore, the question arises whether Congress high command has encouraged and extending its support to Manda Krishna for launching his new political party to split the votes of TDP and TRS parties?

AAP to contest all over India

  Aam Admi party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Prashanth Bhushan after having a meeting with party representatives from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana and Tamilnadu at New Delhi on Saturday, held a press meet to reveal their future political activities.   They have announced that AAP will contest for maximum number of seats in the forthcoming Parliament selections. Within next 15 days, AAP will release the first list of their party candidates. Later, AAP will hold meetings across the country and handpick its candidates for the elections. Candidates with any criminal or corruption records will not be given party tickets. Party will cross check the records of each aspirant before conforming ticket to him.   Each and every constituency will have their own manifestos that meet the demands of the local people. AAP will announce its Prime Minister candidate only after the verdict. AAP is contesting elections only to provide an alternative to BJP and Congress parties and not for cutting into the vote bank of any parties.   AAP main agenda is eliminating corruption and providing good governance that works as per the peoples’ wishes. AAP is not thinking about either Rahul Gandhi or Narendra Modi’s influence on the people, because the basic concept of AAP is very much different to both their parties. They said that there is equal and overwhelming response to the party both urban and rural areas of the country, after seeing the performance of Delhi government.

Will Purandeswari sails with Congress

  So far, Union Minister Purandeswari has been reiterating that she will contest from Vizag for Lok Sabha, even while T. Subbirami Reddy is claiming it for self. However, it reveals that she prefer to sail with Congress party, irrespective of bifurcation effects on the party in Seemandhra. If, Congress party led by Rahul Gandhi is able to win 2014 general elections, then it is well and good for her, otherwise she has to sit in opposition benches for next five years or more.   There are reports that her brother Nandamuri Balakrishna has approached the couple on behalf of TDP offering Narasaraopeta Lok Sabha ticket to her and MLA ticket to her husband Daggubati Venkateswara rao. He invited them to join TDP that is home for Nandamuri family. However, neither they agreed nor reject his proposal. They too knew that their decision is going to change their future. The discouraging situation in Seemandhra is also a serious factor for them. Besides, the anti-congress wave and Modi hype are also to be taken into consideration. So, they said to be sought some time to think over about Balakrishna’s proposal. However, they are likely to continue in Congress party only. If can’t they may jump into its copy-party to be launched by CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. It may give them ease to swing either way.

Gadde returns to TDP

  Former Cheepurupalli MLA and TDP leader Gadde Babu Rao has left the party criticizing there is no recognition for him in the party. But, he returned to TDP making the same allegations against YSR Congress party. He joins TDP in the presence of Chandrababu Naidu on Friday.   Chandrababu has welcomed back into party as he is one of a strong leaders in Vizianagaram district. He hopes that his return to party may not only help to maintain the political balance in the district but also can overpower Botsa Satyanarayana and YSR parties. Gadde Babu Rao said some more leaders from YCP are likely to follow his path very soon, as they lack the backing of the party even while Botsa group is posing a big challenge to them. Former minister and senior TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that Babu Rao’s return to party will definitely give an edge to TDP in the district.   Chandrababu on his admission into party said “Now Botsa Satyanarayana may have to look for some other constituency to improve his electoral chances as it is highly impossible for him to take-upon Babu Rao, who enjoys a good support of the people in his constituency.”   Although, Botsa Satyanarayana is quite confident of winning the elections, his reputation is badly damaged after he supports bifurcation of the state. It is reflected with the attacks on his properties by Samaikyandhra activists two months ago. So, Chandrababu’s opinion is justified about TDP’s victory in the district.

Will CM Kiran launch his party?

  Political equations are fast changing with several leaders deliberately running for safest parties. Majority opinion is either TDP or YCP can save their skins in 2014 elections. So, depending on the cast equations and other factors some prefer TDP and others YCP.   Once, the T-Bill is returned to President Pranab Mukharji on January 23rd, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy is expected to launch his political party. So, political equations in Seemandhra may change rapidly depending upon the launch of his new political party. If, he delays any further, probably many may take plunge into TDP and YCP to ensure tickets for them. If, CM Kiran launches his new party, then many of Seemandhra Congress MLAs and even some YCP MLAs may join him. If, his party could attract a fair number of leaders into it, then they may provide a strong base for the newly launched party. If so, this new party may also pose a great challenge to TDP and YCP. In case,   if, Kiran fails to launch his party or even delays, it will come as a blessing for both TDP and YSR Congress parties. Since, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy has already established himself as a Samaikyandhra champion, he may launch the party to utilize the full advantage of his title.

Not a Match fixing: Botsa

  While, the media is abuzz with speculations about match fixing between CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and former minister Sridhar Babu, over sudden change of portfolio of the latter, PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana as if asserting the same “There is no match fixing between them. They are just media creation. Chief Minister has the power to change any minister’s portfolio as and when he wishes. It is just a routine process and no match fixing. I have asked Sridhar Babu not to quit his minister post, but he left,” Botsa told the media.   CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who yesterday said that he has changed Sridhar Babu’s portfolio to Commercial Taxes as he found there is short fall of revenue in that department, today says that his portfolio has been changed only to avert embarrassment to him in the Assembly as he be made accountable for T-Bill in the house.”   The wide difference in his two statements and his effort to save his skin reveals it is a match fixing to boost political mileage of minister Sridhar Babu, who is a close associate of CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. Therefore, it is to be understood that Botsa has just acknowledges the same with his statement.

Chiranjeevi lunch meeting with PRP MLAs

  After PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana confirmed defection of 25-30 Congress MLAs to other parties very soon, Congress high command appears to be pressed the panic button and in no time one of its rescue team members in the state-Chiranjeevi has jumped into action. Today he has arranged a lunch meeting for his former PRP and present Congress MLAs at Hyderabad.   Although, he asserts that he is opposing bifurcation of the state and even sacrificed his Union Minister post for it, he asked his MLAs to respect and obey the high command’s decision of bifurcation. He told them it is time for all of them to stand by Congress party and ensure its victory in the upcoming elections. But, instead of listening to him, they have educated him about their and party position in the region in bifurcation context. Many of them, who are planning to jump into TDP or YSRCP have made it clear that continuing in Congress party is politically suicidal for them. However, they have agreed to take an appropriate decision at an appropriate time in near future. Probably, by the time Chiranjeevi plans next lunch meeting, many of them may find themselves in rival parties.   Minister Ganta Srinivasa rao and four MLAs from Vizag are just waiting for a signal from TDP. Trimurtulu and Vanga Geeta are also said to be in touch with TDP. So, instead of asking them to cling to Congress party, better Chiranjeevi would have enquired them about which party would be safe for him and who will offer him a party ticket?