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Did Kavuri know about bifurcation well in advance?

  Congress MLA Veerasiva Reddy, while resigning to his post and party some weeks ago has accused that many of the Seemandhra Union Ministers and MPs are well aware about bifurcation decision long ago, but kept it under wraps to avoid embarrassment before media and public. However, then no one has lend an ear to him, believing it is a routine allegation anyone normally makes while quitting his post.   However, if one could remember that Union Minister Kavuri Sambhasiva rao was first inducted in to CWC but within three four days he quits it stating that he is not willing to hold dual posts, Veerasiva Reddy’s allegations seems to be genuine. So, if we see Kavuri’s sudden exit from CWC, it can be understood that Kavuri, who realized bifurcation is inevitable has simply shrugs off his CWC post to avoid embarrassment before public and media, otherwise no Congress man will ever leave such a honor of being a member of Congress party’s highest policy making body.   Probably all other MPS and Union Ministers also might have known about their high command’s decision well in advance but kept it to their hearts and have been playing drams to impress Seemandhra people.

Fissures in BJP state wing

  The bifurcation issue has had its ill effects on the state political parties, but BJP is the only party that is not affected, because of its poor presence in Seemandhra region. So, it remains intact even after Samaikyandhra stir kicks momentum in the region.   But, fissures start appear, when Sushma Swaraj has announced party’s unconditional support to Telangana, during her recent meeting held at Mehboob Nagar. Then, sparks ignites in Seemandhra region after seeing BJP leader Nagam Janardhan Reddy and others keep mum, while KCR is abusing Seemandhra people like anything during Saklalajana Bheri meeting held at Hyderabad recently. Though, the Seemandhra BJP leaders are not objecting to their party stand taken in favor Telangana creation, they hurt with these two incidents.   Hence, some BJP leaders from Seemandhra region lands at New Delhi and complained against their counterparts in Telangana and Sushma Swaraj’s announcement. They insisted the high command not to support the T-bill in parliament without considering the issues raised by them.   Knowing about these developments, the T-leaders of the party are also planning to visit New Delhi to insist the high command not to change its stand succumbing to pressures from their counterparts in Seemandhra.   Now, BJP is also facing the same situation of other parties in the state. As a result, differences between state party leaders like M.Venakaih Naidu, Vidya Sagar rao, Kishan Reddy also crops-up over bifurcation issue. That is why it’s T-leader Vidya Sagar rao is seen condemning the reports about differences between them.

Viswaroop quits Congress party

  Minister Viswaroop representing Amalapuram assembly constituency has recently resigned to his Minister post and now he also quits Congress party protesting its decision of dividing the state. He said he will join Samaikyandhra agitations led by people and employees. He will continue to be MLA to oppose the T-bill in the assembly. He said that he will decide in which party to join after consulting his followers. However, it came to know that he comes out of his party only after confirming a berth in YSR Congress party.

Govt. likely to deny permission for YCP Samaikya meeting

  Congress MLA Jaggareddy, known as the lone strong supporter of CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and his mouth piece in Telangana, has sharply criticized YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for trying to bluff the people in the name of Samaikyandhra. He said Jagan has been frequently changing his stand on bifurcation from the very beginning, hence he can’t be relied upon. He raised objections over his plan to conduct Samaikya Shankaravam meeting at Hyderabad on October 19th. He said it will lead to tensions in the city, hence he appealed the government shouldn’t sanction permission to his meeting. Probably, he might be reflecting CM Kiran’s opinion, hinting no permission to Jagan’s meeting.

KCR hints delay in T- bill, T-state in 6 months

  Media should aware that it would be easy for it to get updates about Telangana formation from TRS president KCR at Hyderabad rather than taking pains of roaming around Congress high command in New Delhi. Even while the media is abuzz with the reports about possible delay in submitting draft on T-Note to cabinet meeting, he updates his party leaders and workers about the ongoing process. He said “   There will be some delay in preparing the T-note, but it will be definitely ready by end of this month. Hence, the T-Bill will be submitted to the parliament during the winter sessions that begins in November. The whole process may be completed within 6 months. Though, it appears the T-Note was kept on hold, it is not true. The government is rapidly 0processing it.” KCR, who claims Congress high command is in regular touch with him, instead of questioning about the delay taking place on submission of T-Note, is asserting what high command is doing now.

Different strokes by Anam brothers

  Anam brothers Rami Narayana Reddy, Vivekananda Reddy and Jayakumar Reddy have suddenly swing into action at a time as if they altogether want to steal the Samaikyandhra show. While the first two are serving the Congress party, Jayakumar Reddy is in Jagan’s camp. Anam Raminarayana Reddy, who leads the anti-Kiran group of Seemandhra ministers, argues that though CM Kiran Kumar Reddy’s stand in favor Samaikyandhra is good, it is not good to see him opposing high command’s decision. However, he demands Antony Committee visit the state to assess the situation in the state. Anam Vivekananda Reddy comes-up with a new idea of seeking referendum from Telangana people on bifurcation. He argues that more than 60 percent of the people in Telangana are against division of the state. Anam Jayakumar Reddy asks his brother Rami Narayana Reddy, “When he is favoring Samaikyandhra, then why don’t he quit his Finance Minister post?” He suggests that if he wants to vote against the T-Bill in the assembly, still he can keep his MLA post to himself, but can quit his minister post.

T-Note likely to delay

  According to latest reports, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde may not be able to submit T-note in the cabinet meeting to be held on Wednesday evening. It was reported that Shinde has suggested some corrections to the draft of the note. It was reported that Shinde would like to finalize the draft only after going through Antony Committee report. But, the report may be delayed as Antony is now sick. So, T-note is likely to be delayed for a week or two.   However, the actual reason might be the AP NGOs announcement to continue their strike until October 15th. Congress high command might be planning to push the T-note forward only after NGOs’ discontinue their strike. The Seemandhra ministers also split into groups as pro-Kiran and pro-high command groups. Once the NGOs end their strike, then it will be easy for high command to control its leaders. So, delay in T-Note submission into cabinet may inevitable.

Chandrababu to share dais with Narendra Modi

  Chandrababu and BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi are going to share common platform tomorrow at New Delhi in Citizen Council for Accountability and Governance, where they both will address 7000 youngsters. In wake of speculations about blossoming friendship between the two parties, their meeting has significance.   Chandrababu has met BJP President Rajnath Singh at New Delhi few days ago and he is now going to meet Modi tomorrow. However, they may need to walk few more steps together before striking a deal on their alliance.   But, there are BJP state president Kishan Reddy and Nagam Janardhan Reddy, who wants TDP spell its stand on Telangana before making an alliance with their party. Nagam, who came out of TDP, dislikes Babu very much. He fears that Babu may push him out in the election race. He also differences with Kishan Reddy. If, TDP and BJP strike a deal for alliance, he may again jump out of the party. However, Modi and Babu may strike a deal, if they believe it will benefit both parties, irrespective of anyone’s objections.

Split in Seemandhra ministers

  The state Congress party, which already splits into two groups as Seemandhra and Telangana groups, now appears to be heading for one more split within Seemandhra group. Today, some ministers, who are crossing swords with CM Kiran Kumar Reddy from the beginning and some others who are upset to see him stealing the show of Samaikyandhra with his arguments against high command, have met in finance minister Anam Rami Narayana Reddy’s residence. To begin with, PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana, Vatti Vasantha Kumar, Chiranjeevi, C. Ramachandraiah, Raghuveeraa Reddy, Anam brothers and Bala Raju have participated in this meeting. Later, Botsa Satyanarayana left for New Delhi to meet party state political in-charge Digvijay Singh and Antony Committee, probably to report about the outcome of their meeting, besides reporting about other issues. Later, Anam Raminarayana Reddy speaking to the media has said “This is not a meeting against CM Kiran Kumar Reddy or to oppose his views on bifurcation. We met here to discuss the prevailing situation in the state. It is not correct to say that CWC decision was made without consulting anyone. We are aware that everyone concerned with this issue has been consulted before taking this decision. So, it is our responsibility to accept CWC decision.” “We have asked Chiranjeevi to stress the high command to send the Antony Committee for a state visit to pacify the people, who have been agitating for Samaikyandhra for the last two months. Telangana people are also very much worried with the delay taking place in starting the bifurcation process, the way Seemandhra are people having fears about bifurcation. So, we believe that problems can be sorted out only with discussions between two sides,” said Anam. Hence this is an unexpected twist in Seemandhra camp. Whoever, attends this meeting have expressed their full support to party high command and willing to abide by its decision, thus presenting themselves as the alternative choice for replacing CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who is opposing high command’s decision. This meeting also makes it clear that though all these ministers are speaking in favor of Samaikyandhra, actually they have no objections for dividing the state. Probably, this development may ease some pressure on the high command. It may now have a choice to replace CM Kiran Kumar Reddy with some loyal person from this group of ministers, without destabilizing its own government. Will he be Chiranjeevi? Botsa Satyanarayana or Anam Raminarayana Reddy?

Court summons Jagan in Penna case

  CBI court has served summons to Jagan Mohan Reddy in the charge sheet filed against Penna Cements. He and all the other accused in this case were asked to attend the court on November 11th. So far the court has served him two notices in different charge sheets and this is the third one. He and the other accused have to attend the trial of his cases on November 1st and 10th also. Jagan and his auditor Vijaya Sai Reddy stood A1 and A2 accused in this case. The other accused in this particular case are: Penna Prathap Reddy, Penna Cements, Carmel Asia, Pioneer Company, PR Energy and J.Jagan Mohan Reddy.

AP NGOs to continue strike till 15th

  The APNGOs president P.Ashok babu has announced that the members of ‘Samaikya Rashtra Parirakshana Vedhika’ who met at APNGOs office at Hyderabad on Monday have decided to continue the strike till October 15th to stress the Center revoke its decision. He said they will not participate in the meeting to be held by cabinet sub-committee, but will attend only CM preside it.   He also declared that NGOs will not submit any reports, memorandums to Antony committee, which has legality at all. He declared the action plan for the next 15 days for their agitation, which includes staging dharnas, rallies, protests before MPs’ houses, road blockades, state and Central government offices closure etc. He said NGOs are trying to secure bank loans for the lower grade employees, who are facing financial problems as there were no salaries.

Chiranjeevi aides likely to leave him soon

  When, Chiranjeevi has merged his PRP with Congress party, all his 16 MLAs have expected their due honors in the party. However, except Chiranjeevi, Ganta and Ramachandraiah rest were completely ignored and virtually lost their identities in the party. However, they have to continue as there were no other options.   Their high command decision to divide the state and its firmness on its decision has further worsens their situation in the state. Chiranjeevi also has never thinks about them after becoming Union Minister. Hence, they understood it is no more mandiatory for them to remain loyal to him.   Hence, just like many other Seemandhra leaders minister Ganta Srinivasa rao, Muttamshetty Srinivasa rao(Bheemili), Ramesh babu (Pendurthy), CH. Venkatramaiah (Gajuwaka) are in contact with TDP. Once, they get assurances for their tickets, they are likely to join TDP during Chandrababu’s Atma Gourava Yatra to be conducted in Visakha district. Vanga Geeta is also said to be in touch with TDP.

Court allows Jagan to visit Idupulapaya

  CBI court has granted permission to Jagan Mohan Reddy to visit his home town Idupulapaya in Kadapa district on October 1st and 2nd , rejecting CBI’s plea not to let him go out of Hyderabad. The court is yet to decide on whether to allow him to participate in the tractors rally to be conducted by his party in Guntur on 3rd and 4th. This will give him a good chance to meet his people in at home town and thus boost the party spirits in the district. His physical presence in the region may also show its influence on other parties, especially on Congress leaders, who are planning to leave the party.

Is Kapu community drifting towards TDP

  The Congress high command’s firmness on dividing the state leaves many of its Seemandhra leaders disgruntled. Especially, the strong Kapu community leaders, who have been ignored by the party all these years, believe that if they stick to Congress party any further, they are also going sink along with it in the forthcoming elections.   East, West Godavari, North Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema are the strong holds of the Kapu community. The leaders from these regions are now ready to leave the party as they feel humiliated by the Congress high command. Many of them are quite unhappy for not taking them into consideration while deciding on bifurcation.   Congress MP Bandaru Satyanand, who was elected as MLA for thrice from Kottapeta in EG District, is quite disappointed for not getting minister post. He is likely to join TDP. Chiranjeevi’s one time close aide and Minister Ganta Srinivasa rao is also planning to return to TDP fold. Kimidi Venkat Rao, who joins PRP has returned to TDP few months ago.   Congress MLA Eeli Nani’s parents E.Veeranjaneyulu and Eeli Vara Lakshi are with TDP. Now, Nani also plans to join TDP. Several powerful and senior leaders like Kottu Satyanarayana, Thota Trimurthulu, Narasapuram MLA Kottapalli Subbarayudu and some others are keen to join TDP as they believe that they could easily accustom to it. Vanga Geeta, who begins her political career in TDP, but later has shifted to PRP and then becomes Congress member is also planning to return to party fold.   Since, the high command is firm on its decision and keen to join hands with YSRCP, many of Seemandhra Congress leaders strongly believing that these two factors(bifurcation and alliance with YSRCP) are going to wipe-off the Congress party from the region. Hence, the other community leaders are also likely to detach themselves from Congress party soon. Hence, a major migration from Congress party may start soon, probably soon after the T-Note returns from Assembly.

High court rejects DGP Petition

  DGP Dinesh Reddy, who is continuing a legal fight for extension of his service period, has lost the battle today, with High Court rejecting his petition. The court rejecting his petition, has said he can’t continue in his post any further and has to step down tomorrow. Hence, the police department is preparing for his send-off his successor. According to reports, senior IPS officer Varaprasad is likely to be appointed as new DGO of the state.   Dinesh Reddy has made two failure attempts in Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to get his service period extended for two more years. However, when CAT rejects his petition, he approached High Court only  to taste bitter experience there also.

CBI Court summons Jagan and others

  CBI Court, which has already summoned YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy and all the other accused in a case related to India Cements charge sheet, now issues summons to him and other seven accused in another case related to Raghuram Cements charge sheet. The court asks all the accused to attend the trial on November 11th. In the India Cements charge sheet, he and other accused were asked to attend the trial on November 1st. BCCI president and India Cements MD N.Srinivasan was also summoned in this case.   In this particular case, which is given CC No: 25/2013, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is A1 accused and his auditor Vijaya Sai Reddy is A2.   The other five are: A3.Raghuram Cements; A4.J.Jagan Mohan Reddy; A5.VD Raja Gopal (former MD of Mining department); A6. VN Prabhu; A6.Kripanandam (Former IAS Officer; A8.Shankara Narayana.

BJP will support T-bill in Parliament: Sushma

  BJP senior leader Sushma Swaraj attends a public meeting-‘Telangana Praja Garjana’ held by her party at Palamuru in Mehboob Nagar on Saturday. BJP senior leader M.Venkaiah Naidu’s demand for ‘equal justice’ has made the people believe that BJP has took a ‘U’ turn on Telangana. Though, he elaborates his statement recently, still he left some questions un-answered. Hence, Sushma Swaraj’s meeting in Telangana considered very significant for assessing the BJP stand on Telangana.   Sushma Swaraj has categorically stated that her party doesn’t change its stand and it is still ready to support the T-Bill in the parliament. She suspects Congress party may once again try to cheat the people. She also condemns rumors over the meeting between Chandrababu Naidu and her party president Rajnath Singh. She said that Chandrababu has met not only our party president but also other leaders in the capital.   Therefore, Center can present the T-Bill into parliament and get it approved even though it is rejected by the state Assembly, because now BJP assures its support to the T-bill.

Five Cong. MPs insists for approval of resignation letters

  Five Congress MPs- Undavalli, Lagadapati, Anantha Venkata Rami Reddy, SPY Reddy and Sai Prathap and two YSR Congress MPs Sabbam Hari and Mekapati have met Lok Sabha Speaker Meera Kumar today and stressed for approval of their resignation letters. The MPs have told the Speaker that they are quitting their posts protesting Congress decision of dividing the state. According to reports, Speaker is likely to make an announcement by today evening about her decision on their resignations. SPY Reddy has recently left Congress and joined YSR Congress party. Congress Minister Viswaroop, who also submits resignation letter to Governor narasimhan two days ago, is also keen to join YSRCP. his resignation for minister post was approved by Governor today.

Are the APNGOs to fall prey to Congress and YSRCP

  The AP NGOs, who have been maintain an equal distance with all political parties until now, seems to be facing extreme pressures from YSR Congress party, which is demanding them to accept its leadership in continuing their fight for Samaikyandhra. YSRCP honorary president Vijayamma, who has been invited to participate in a dharna staged by Seemandhra employees of secretariat at Jantar Mantar, Delhi yesterday has grabbed the opportunity to educate them to accept her party leadership and to keep her rival parties TDP and Congress parties at bay. Though she was invited to express her solidarity to the NGOs dharna, she misuses this opportunity to thrash her rival parties.   At the same time Jagan Mohan Reddy is also leaving no stone unturned to crack the employees’ unions to make them fall in line with his party, so that he can have edge over his rivals in the region. If, everything goes as per Congress-YSRCP game plan, he is going to split the AP NGOs first, with which their two-month long strike will come to an end abruptly. Then he will topple Kiran Reddy government for imposing President’s Rule on the state thus clearing way for bifurcation.   Already he is able to create some dilemma among the APNGO leaders and their associations by attracting Seemandhra employees of secretariat and with his mother Vijayamma’s participation in their dharna. According to reports, there is difference of opinions between the NGOs leaders over accepting his party support. This is what exactly the Congress and Jagan have planned for. Hope the NGOs will take a wise decision.