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Final Charge sheet on Jagan in next month

  CBI is working over time to meet the September-deadline given by Supreme Court for completing investigation in Jagan Mohan Reddy’s illegal assets cases. Its investigation has almost comes to an end. So, CBI is planning to club all the further charge sheets and file it in the court at a time before end of next month. In such case, again Jagan can file his bail petition any time after CBI files its last charge sheet. But, whether CBI will let him go off its hook?   Even if he is able secure bail from CBI’s cases, there is Enforcement Directorate eagerly waiting for his possession. If, ED takes him into its custody then it may move him to Tihar Jail, in New Delhi for a easy approach to him for interrogation. So in such case, Jagan Mohan Reddy may not apply for bail because his presence around is very essential for his party survival. But, if his party could strike a deal with Congress party, then ED also may not bother to arrest him. The Congress party, which made a bold step in resolving Telangana issue may next open channels to strike a deal with his party.

Will Chandrababu give consent letter for Samaikyandhra

  The ongoing championship race of ‘saviors of Samaikyandhra’ between the political parties makes them cross swords with their rivals than concentrating on the agitations. Their main agenda is to sling mud on their rivals and to win the championship in this political game. Congress and YSRCP leaders are blaming TDP for division of the state and try to tag it with sinner label.   TDP leader Kodela Shiva Prasad rao refuting allegations levied against his party, has challenged the Congress leaders that if he convinces Chandrababu and make him give a consent letter for Samaikyandhra, shall they make their party high command retrieve its decision on bifurcation.   Kodela might thought to defend his party from its rivals, but he makes Chandrababu quite embarrassed with his challenge. In other words, he is endorsing that Chandrababu is still favors Samaikyandhra and is opposing bifurcation. This may provide another weapon to their rival TRS party, which is already blessed with TDP MLAs resignations.

Can Congress oblige TRS merge with it

  After declaring division of state, the next thing Congress is expecting is to see TRS merge with it. But, whether it can oblige the TRS chief to merge his party or not is solely depends on how the bifurcation process progresses in favour of Telangana and what packages it offers to him and to his party as a compensation. By now, KCR might have understood that if the Congress really puts effort, it can very easily turn tables on him at any given moment. More over, he is aware that the timing of the T announcement is perfectly helpful for Congress. It can attract the Telangana voters with its bifurcation process that will be spread over four to six months period, that is till the elections’ whistle blows.   Although, KCR wants to keep his party alive, the change in the situation may force him to merge his party with Congress or at least go for a poll alliance with it. He has kept his options open by demanding the Congress to introduce a bill on Telangana in the Parliament. But, it is learnt that back-door-discussions between the two parties are already in brisk progress and if Congress agrees to his terms and conditions, and offers an attractive package to him, then he may merge his party with Congress any time.

Undavalli and five others resigned

  Congress MPs Lagadapati Raja Gopal, Undavalli Arun Kumar, KVP Rama Chandra rao, Harsha Kumar, Anantha Venkata Rami Reddy and Sai Prathap have resigned to their posts. They have handed over their resignation letters to Parliament Secretary just a short while ago. Four Union Ministers are also likely to submit their resignations letters today.

Blame game on bifurcation continues

  The three major political parties TDP, Congress and YSR Congress parties have indulged in a serious blame game on who should be tagged with ‘sinner label’ for the division of the state? While, YSR Congress party is blaming its rivals Congress and TDP, they are also blaming it for the same reasons. Congress has pulled out the letter signed by late YS Rajashekhar Reddy in year 2004 demanding separate state. It is also showing the letter signed by the party honorary president YS Vijayamma giving her party consent to Congress party for taking appropriate decision on the burning issue during the all party meeting held by Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. Congress argues that it is because of YSRCP and TDP letters the Congress gone ahead with bifurcation idea.   TDP refuting charges levied by YSRCP on same grounds asks, if YSRCP is really opposes bifurcation, then why did it said that “It will honest the Telangana people’s sentiments” during its plenary meetings? Why did it keep quite all these days until the Congress has made-up its mind for division of the state? TDP asks whether YSRCP has kept mum all these days to establish itself in Telangana region and when it is unable to settle there, has changed the stand to gain political mileage in Seemandhra region.   YSRCP argues it is because of TDP and the Congress the state is divided. While, Congress opts it to gain political mileage in Telangana and to reduce Jagan Mohan Reddy influence on the people of the state and TDP has encouraged the Congress for same reasons. YSRCP blames, that if TDP wouldn’t given its consent letter in the all party meeting, then Telangana wouldn’t have been created now.

Eight Ministers, 24 MLAs resigned

  So far 8 ministers, 24 MLAs and 5 MLCs have resigned to their posts protesting party decision of dividing the state. They are Ministers Ganta Srinivasa rao, Vatti Vasantha Kumar, Anam Rami Narayana Reddy, Erasu Prathap Reddy, Shatrucharla Vijaya Rama rao, Kasu Krishna Reddy, Vatti Vasantha Kumar and Mahidar Reddy. Daggubati Venkateswara rao, Paladugu Venkat Rao, JC Diwakar Reddy, Gadhe Venkat Reddy, Anam Vivekananda Reddy, Kottapalli Subbarayudu, Ugra Narasimha Reddy, ram Bhupal Reddy, Shilpa Mohan Reddy, Malladhi Vishnu, Katasani Ram Reddy, Labbi Venkataswamy, Kanna babu, Gandhi Mohan, Yalamanchili Ravi, Venkatramayya, Vanga Geetha, Vempalli Srinivasa rao, Sesha Reddy, Usha Rani, Murali, Adinarayana, K. Nageswara rao, Shajahan, Rudraraju and few others have resigned to their posts. While some of them have submitted their resignation letters to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy rest have handed over to PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana.

TDP MLA Devineni Uma resigns

  TDP also felt the Samaikyandhra heat with its MLA Devineni Uma resigning to his post. He has sent his resignation letter in speaker format to speaker Nadendla Manohar by fax today. He said that the farmers of the region will have to suffer with the Congress decision. Hence, he is resigning to his post protesting Congress decision. Although, he has resigned in support of Samaikyandhra agitations, he is beating the bush to avoid embarrassment to his party. However, his resignation is definitely going to encourage others in the party to follow his path. In such case, there will be big crisis in TDP. Chandrababu Naidu is trying to keep his Seemandhra leaders intact with party decision. But, according to reports several MLAs, MLCs are ready with resignation letters in hand.

Seemandhra ministers and MLAs to resign

  All the Seemandhra Ministers have decided to quit their posts immediately. A unanimous decision was taken by the ministers in the meeting held at Ministers’ quarters at Hyderabad. Later, speaking to media minister TG Venkatesh said “We have unanimously decide to submit our resignation letters protesting division of the state. We are going to submit our resignations in speaker format today itself. We here by appeal our high command to reconsider the decision. After submitting our resignation letters, we will return our constituencies and join the agitations organized by JACs. All the MLAs and MLCs are also going to resign.”   When, Digvijay Singh has made it clear that there is no possibility of reconsideration and no question of taking back step on the decision, Seemandhra leaders resignations will lead to constitutional crisis, that obliges the Center to impose President Rule on the state. Probably, this is what the Seemandhra leaders are planning with their resignations and certainly not reconsideration of decision as they too very well know that it is impossible at this point. If, President Rule is imposed on the state, they might be thinking that it will give them bargaining power to justify their demands on several issues like sharing revenue, waters, employment etc.

No reconsideration on T decision: Digvijay Singh

  Congress party state political affairs in-charge Digvijay Singh responding to the on going agitations in Seemandhra region has categorically stated that the decision to divide the state was taken after thorough study and wide consultations. So, there is no chance for reconsidering the decision. He said when a crucial decision was taken protests, agitations, and rallies are quite common. He said there is no surprise even if some leaders quit their posts opposing the decision. He appealed the Seemandhra leaders not to take any hasty decisions. He said the agitations and resignations won’t change the party decision. He said it is quite unfortunate to hear about vandalizing national leaders statues. He appealed the people of the region to refrain from such activities.   Briefing about the benefits of becoming separate Andhra Pradesh state, he said the new state can develop a wonderful capital like Gandhi Nagar or Chandigadh in the next few years. He said there is lot of scope for growth in the new state as it is blessed with surplus energy, gas reserves, very lengthy coastal corridor etc. He said, soon he will visit the state and will talk to the people. He said there is nothing to be afraid of the division, instead they should realize that there is lot of potential for growth in the new states.

Minister Ganta and 5 MLS resigned

  Minister Ganta Srinivasa rao has reassigned to his post protesting party decision on bifurcation. Mandali Buddha Prasad, MLAs Katasani, Sesha Reddy, Katasani, L.Venkata Swamy and Shajhan Badhsha are also resigned to their posts on the same reasons and sent their resignation letters to speaker by fax. According to latest information, all the remaining 14 ministers representing Seemandhra region are also planning resign to their posts on today evening.   The Samaikyandhra agitations and rallies gained momentum across the Seemandhra region. People and students agitating for Samaikyandhra have staged dharnas before Ministers Botsa Satyanarayana , Erasu Prathap Reddy, Galla Aruna Kumari, Ganta Srinivasa rao and others houses demanding for their resignations. In some places the protests took violent shape. Particularly, the effect is very high in Rayalaseema which is a strong hold for YSR Congress party. However, the situation is still under control. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy has asked the Police and paramilitary forces to refrain using force or firing rubber bullets at the agitating people.   AICC general secretary Tirunavakkaru has arrived at Hyderabad and another secretary Kuntia is also expected to reach Hyderabad by today evening. They were sent to negotiate with Congress ministers, who are fuming on the party high command.

Acid test for TDP

  TDP has quite a difficult task before it that needs immediate attention. It has to convince its Seemandhra leaders and MLAs to stick to party stand taken in favour of division of state and vote accordingly, when the Telangana bill is introduced in the Assembly very soon. Chandrababu had an initial round of talks with his Seemandhra leaders and said to be convinced them to stick to party stand. But, he is still afraid, whether they can withstand the pressures from the people or not. Although many of the leaders are ready to stick to party stand, they are unable to make-up their mind on their stand due to these pressures.   TDP is expecting Seemandhra Congress leaders may be calmed by their high command very soon, but they do not understand how to deal with YSR Congress party, which spear is heading with its newly adopted Samaikyandhra demand. So, if TDP high command fails to vote in favour of Telangana state formation, it is going to adversely affect its chances in Telangana region. If, it votes in its favour, then YSRCP is there to brand TDP as the Andhra traitor party. So, this will be an acid test for Chandrababu and to his leaders. If, TDP could overcome this problem then it can concentrate on other issues like upgrading itself to National party status etc.

PV Ranaga rao Passes away

PV Ranaga rao (75) the elder son of former Prime Minister of India was died on Thursday early morning at his house in Hyderabad due to heart attack. He was ailing with severe health problems since last few months. His funeral may take place today at Hyderabad.

TRS suspends Vijaya Shanthi

  TRS has suspended its MP Vijaya Shanthi from party for her anti-party activities. TRS Polit bureau, which met yesterday night at party head office Telangana Bhavan, has decided to suspend from her party, as she ignores the party suggestion of condemning the media reports about her plans to join Congress party. However, she will be served a show-cause notice seeking explanation for her anti-party activities. With this, it is to be understood that the reports about her joining into Congress are genuine. She may react on her suspension today.   Although, Vijaya Shanthi is always seen beside party president KCR, he has never let her take active part in party affairs. She has been remained just a dummy in the party all these years, despite elected as MP from Medak constituency. But, when KCR start eyeing her Medak seat to contest in the next elections, she has categorically stated she can’t offer it to any one and no one can separate her from constituency. Ever since, she has been trying to retain her seat, either by joining BJP or Congress party. According to reports, she got assurance from Congress high command recently for the same and so she is let the media report about her joining into Congress party.

Congress and TDP leading in 3rd phase

  Even in the 3rd phase of Panchayat elections, Congress and TDP are leading in 1st and 2nd places followed by YSRCP. Congress has bagged 540, TDP-455 and YSRCP-305, while TRS bags 97 seats. So far, TRS couldn’t open account in Nalgonda and wins only one seat in four each in Adilabad and Ranga Reddy districts. YSRCP also seems to be badly affected in Telangana with its change in stand. It could win only 15 seats and couldn’t open account in ranga Reddy, Medak and Nizamabad districts.

TDP Polit bureau meeting on Aug.2nd

  TDP, which is under tremendous pressures with the ongoing Seemandhra agitations is once again finds itself standing in the cross roads between Samaikyandhra and Telangana. So, it is holding the Polit bureau meeting on August 2nd at party head office at Hyderabad. Leaders of both regions will attend this crucial meeting, where they will discuss about the conflict situation that party is facing now in the changed political scenario and chalk out action plan to deal with the situation. The party has to plan on how to play a crucial role during bifurcation process without harming its political interests in both states. Since, TDP wishes to continue in both states it has to upgrade itself to national party status. So, the meeting will be very significant as far as TDP is concerned.

Final phase of Panchayat elections today

  The final phase of Panchayat elections has lost its glory with the historical announcement of creation of Telangana state made by Congress party yesterday. People across the state are much connected with the division of the state than the final phase of Panchayat elections to be held today. But, the state EC has made elaborate arrangements for smoothly conducting the elections. However, it has postponed polling in few Panchayats keeping in view of the unrest prevailed because of bifurcation announcement. However, elections for 5939 Panchayats will be held during this final phase. As usually, polling will be held between 7am and 1pm. Counting of votes starts at 2pm. Results will be declared as and when the counting of votes completes.   It is to be seen how the yesterday announcement made by Congress party is going to reflect on these elections.   All the newly elected Sarpanches, Dy. Sarpanches and ward members will take charge of their duties on August 2nd. With this, the two year long ruling of Panchayats by Special officers will come to an end.

UPA partners formally approves division of state

  In the just concluded UPA Co-ordination committee, the alliance partners have formally approved the Congress proposal of diving the state. Later, the Congress Core committee meeting will be held, to discuss the issues raised in the UPA co-ordination meeting. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, Botsa Satyanarayana and Damodara Rajanarasimha are participating in this core committee meeting. Next, CWC meeting will be held at Sonia Gandhi’s residence, where the final decision will be taken. However, CWC meeting is just a formal meeting that is intended to approve the party decision.

UPA co-ordinate meeting begins

The crucial UPA co-ordination committee begins at Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh’s residence a short while ago. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Finance Minister Chidambaram,  Home minister Susheel Kumar Shinde, Ahmad Patel, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana, Kamalnath, Amar Singh, Ahmad, Ajit Singh, Farook Abdulla, Sarad Pawar and few others are among the leaders, who are participating in the ongoing UPA co-ordination committee meeting. Kashmir CM Farook Abdulla, representing National Conference party has categorically stated that his party opposes creating of new states. However, he said it is up to Congress to decide whether to divide the state or not.   Ajit Singh, representing RL(D) has favored creating Telangana state. The UPA meeting is likely to conclude in half an hour so.    Just In: Co-ordinate meeting just conluded.

Latest updates on Bifurcation (3.18pm)

  According to some senior Seemandhra Ministers, Sonia Gandhi has told them that party has decided to create Telangana state and there is no turn around this time. However, she asked them not to take any hasty decisions believing some thing wrong went with the state. She has assured them to address all their fears and issues during bifurcation process.   Another report is that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has called upon BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and asked her party support for Telangana bill when introduced in the parliament. She has asserted him to convey the same to party high command and intimate the party decision in a couple of days.