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Why CBN chooses Delhi for his hunger strike

  Chandrababu Naidu is going to sit for an indefinite hunger strike from Monday at New Delhi demanding justice to Seemandhra region. Soon after the cabinet approved the T-Note, Chandrababu has asked the Center to address all the issues first, before going ahead with its bifurcation plan. He appealed the Center to react on his request within 24 hours, but Congress reacting in its own style has condemned his and Jagan Mohan Reddy’s arguments. Digvijay said that they have consulted all the concerned before coming to this conclusion.   Hence, Chandrababu will be sitting for indefinite hunger strike at New Delhi on Monday onwards. He said the time has come to disclose the Congress intentions behind its decision of dividing the state. Hence he chooses New Delhi as platform for his hunger strike so that he could spread the message to entire nation on how the Congress party is playing foul game in the state.   He proved himself very wise by choosing New Delhi as platform for his hunger strike. With this he could easily draw the attention of all the national parties and the national media attention as well, which may help him to build pressure on the Center. It may also make the Seemandhra people realize that TDP is always there for them at their worse time.   At the same time, his hunger strike to protect the rights of Seemandhra may create a negative impression that he is opposing Telangana state formation. Already, his rivals especially TRS is trying to project his strike as anti-telangana-fight. TDP Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar rao has said there is nothing wrong in Chandrababu’s move as he is just demanding justice to Seemandhra region. He said he also would like to join his fight.

Election schedule for 5 states announced

  The Chief Election Commissioner VN Sampath has announced the elections schedule for the five states Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram on Friday. Elections in Chhattisgarh state will be held in two phases and in rest of the four states in single phase. The election code of conduct will come into effect in these five poll bound states. Notification for elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram will be issued on October 18th and for Delhi on November 9th. Polling schedule: Chattisgarh- November 11th and 19th. Madhya Pradesh-November-25th. Rajasthan-December 1st. Mizoram-December 4th. Delhi-December 4th. Counting of votes and announcement of results: December 8th.   Around 11 crore voters in five districts will elect their representatives in these elections. Following the Supreme Court’s directions, for the first time EC is providing reject button in the EVMs in these elections. Hence voters will have the choice to reject all the contestants with one press of button, if they believe none of them are worth electing.

Did Botsa encourage the party to move T-bill?

        Even while the Seemandhra region is boiling, the ministers in Kiran Kumar Reddy cabinet are seriously lobbying to occupy his chair, as high command is not happy with him at all. The front runners in this dirty race are none other than PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana and Finance minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy. During a recent meeting held at Ministers quarters all the ministers, who dislike CM Kiran Kumar Reddy for one reason or the other have decided to abide by the party high command decision of dividing the state. Hence, Botsa has rushed to New Delhi to assure the high command that their group is ready to ensure smooth passage of the T-bill, on a pre-condition that it should replace Kiran with either of them. According to reports, then only the high command quickly moved the table note on Telangana and got it approved in the cabinet meeting. However, when Anam sniffed something fishy about Botsa’s attitude, he simply took a ‘U’ turn and jumped into CM Kiran’s camp, whom he criticized just a day before. Now, with Anam joining the CM-led rebel group, line is cleared for Botsa Satyanarayana to succeed CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. Even Samaikyandhra activists also strongly believe that Botsa is the one, who encouraged the Congress high command to move the T-note to Cabinet without any further delay, whereas it is actually supposed to be submitted two weeks later. Perhaps, that is why they vent their anger by attacking his residence and camp office in Vizianagaram since today morning.

Chiranjeevi quits

  Union Ministers Chiranjeevi0, Kavuri Sambhasiva rao, Pallam Raju have resigned to their posts. MPs Undavalli, Anantha Venakata Rami Reddy, Sabbam Hari, who already resigned to their posts now quits Congress party.   Congress MLA Dronam Raju Srinivas from Vizag also has sent his resignation to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy by fax. Many more like to quit their posts and Congress party in the next 24 hours, protesting Cabinet’s decision of dividing the state.

Cabinet approves Telangana creation

  The union cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh has approved the formation of Telangana state creation proposal recommended by CWC. Hyderabad will remain common capital for 10 years for both states. No new proposals were made regarding Hyderabad except guaranteeing fundamental rights of the people living there. Cabinet sub-committee with a group of ministers will be formed to address all the issues related to bifurcation.   According to latest information, Kavuri Sambhasiva rao and Pallam Raju have resigned soon after the meeting concludes.

Cabinet to discuss T issue

  The latest news is Sonia Gandhi permits the Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to submit table note on Telangana issue in the cabinet meeting that is to begin in a short while at Prime Minister’s residence. Union Ministers Pallam Raju and Kavuri Sambhasiva rao are going to attend this meeting. According to reports the table note is not in the agenda but approved for submission in the meeting, which hints some crucial decision going to be taken in the meeting on Telangana issue after a gap of two months. Union Minister Kishore Chandra Dev couldn’t attend this meeting as his mother died today.   Both the union ministers though asking for Samaikyandhra, they have already made told earlier that they would like to abide by the party decision. However, the change in political situation in the state may obliges him to oppose their high command in the meeting. If, they don’t want embarrass themselves or the high command they may abstain from the meeting.   However, now the time has come for all Seemandhra MPs and Union Ministers to decide whether to continue in their posts or resign.

CBN straight question to Diggi and CBI

  Chandrababu Naidu spits fire on CBI director Ranjit Sinha for meeting Congress leader Digvijay Singh. He demanded why he met a Congress leader, despite assuring the Supreme Court not to share any information with any political executive. He asked them both what they planned in their meeting and whom they are going to trap next.   Chandrababu said their meeting reveals the unethical bond between Congress party and CBI. Congress is misusing the CBI for trapping its political rivals and to fall in line with it. CBI has becomes an instrument in Congress hand, which will strictly obey its master. He asked whether Digvijay is a witness in any case or indulged in any serious crime? If not why did CBI director has met him? asked Babu.

That’s Anam Reddy

  People wonder how these politicians and their parties could take so many ‘U’ turns to safeguard their political interests and how they could blame their rivals for the same reasons.   Finance minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy, who eyes CM post has gathered a group of Seemandhra ministers and spits fire on Kiran Kumar Reddy for opposing and finding fault with CWC decision. He said no one including CM can question the high command’s decision. Everyone should abide by it without raising an eye brow. Another minister Dokka Manikya Varaprasad also sharply criticized CM for stealing the show. He declared they would abide by high command’s decision regarding bifurcation.   But, after seeing strong protests to his statement by Samaikyandhra activists, Anam simply took a ‘U’ turn and is now saying “We are with CM Kiran Kumar Reddy. We will oppose any move of dividing the state. We are ready to quit our posts for the sake of Samaikyandhra. There is no difference of opinion among us over it.”

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.