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Chopper crashed, 19 killed

  The air force helicopter having 19 people on board including IAF and Para-military forces crashed at Gaurikund in Uttarakhand yesterday due to bad weather condition. All the 19 on board were feared to be killed on the spot. NDMA Chairman Sridhar Reddy has announced that so far, 8 bodies were recovered and search for the rest is going on. However, IAF officials have stated that the rescue operations will continue until the last deluge victim is evacuated from the place. IAF has ordered an inquiry into the accident.

Vijayamma and Sharmila not to contest in elections

  Even while reports about clash between YSR family members over who will contest from where is popping in the media, an interesting news hits the media recently. According to latest report, both Vijayamma and Sharmila will not be contesting in the forthcoming elections. Jagan Mohan Reddy alone from the family will contest in the elections and all others will work for the party. This was revealed by close sources of Vijayamma recently. However, this decision may be set aside at the nick of the election moment as some one from the family needs to represent the party in Assembly and Parliament. Earlier, it was reported that Sharmila may contest from Kadapa or Visakhapatnam to Lok Sabha and Jagan’s wife Bharathi will contest from Pulivendula. If, Jagan fails to secure bail for him before the next general elections, then his family members may be obliged to contest in the elections.

TRS embarrassed with auto driver’s suicide

  Unlike, previous suicides committed by the youth for Telangana cause, an auto driver Lakshmi Narayana of Rasoolpura, Hyderabad’s suicide for the cause, leaves the TRS party president KCR and his family members quite embarrassed .   In his suicide letter, he blames them for becoming money minded and ignoring the cause. He also writes that he is committing suicide because of KCR and his family members only.He also adviced KCR and his family members to give up their agitations and hand it over to a honest leader like BJP state president Kishan Reddy.   KCR and his family members, especially his son KTR, who these days is surrounded with allegations of indulging in land settlements in kidnap case of Orissa contractor Subash Agarwal, have find it hard to talk upon the auto driver’s suicide. Hence, they have simply turned blind on his death. Hence, none of the TRS leaders have spoke about his death.   It is quite surprising to note that even T-JAC chairman Prof. Kodandaram and his followers also maintains an abnormal silence on his death and not visited his family members. Hence, none of the TRS leaders also have bothered to visit his family members. This is for the first time, TRS has a face off with a suicide case on Telangana cause.

Relief operations turns up to be ugly political war

  The relief operations taken-up by various state governments to ensure the safe return of their people, has turned up to be a ugly political war between political parties in the country. To begin with, Kiran Sarkar is fuming on TDP for taking initiative leaving no chance to it for its delayed entry.   Shivasena chief Uddhav Thackeray, who is known for hatred ness towards other than Maharashtra people and dislikes other than Hindus, lashes at Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi for being narrow minded in extending help to Gujarati people only, while ignoring the rest. Uddav in his party’s mouth piece news paper ‘Samna’ writes that Modi, who has been given a national role to play by the BJP and dreams to rule the country as PM, should not speak in narrow terms for only Gujaratis.   However, Uddahv is all praise to Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan for he shown in difference between Maharahstrians and other people. He suggested Modi, if he dreams to be a national leader, then he should broaden his view and consider all the people of the country as his own people.   However, Chandrababu has praised Narendra Modi for his spontaneous response and relief measures comparing to the poor response by Kiran Sarkar.   Central government also suggests the state governments to refrain from rescue operations and leave the matter to Uttarakhand and to the Center so as a proper co-ordination between rescue teams can be achieved.   Uttarakhand government has asked all the other state governments to stay away from relief operations as it is hampering the rescue operations. However, it is accepting medical aid and chopper services from the other governments.   It seems every political party involved in these operations is worried about its rivals’ rescue activities and eager to grab the opportunity to gain full credit of the situation.

Report says ramcharan lies

  B'Hills Wrangle:Report says ramcharan lies Actors sarcastic comments on techies resulted in street fight on may 5, reports say.   The fight story of ramcharan which was happened a month and half back is finally cleared. city police finally wiped out the issue of air saying that actor who had teased the two men and later chiranjeevis personal guards interfered the matter to make it worse.   According to police, the actors Aston Martin V8 vantage was strucked up near GVK mall because of maruthi alto in which software engineer's are travelling.The techies from Genpact were heading to punjagutta fro kondapurin alto. and this star actor was furious for not giving them way after honking several times. as soon as he got a small passage he crossed it and actor's security guards also joined in. there was exchange of blows even. the police report also confirmed that ramcharan's statement is a lie that photographs showing him near the scene was manipulated. he watched the incident and left the place immediately. Speaking on the case, the petetioner said the reports clearly proved the departments ignorance to the case. he felt that action should be taken against personal security of chiranjeev, since they left him alone to join the quarrel.

KCR predicts Jagan will be jailed

  TRS president has dropped a bomb on state politics with his latest analytical statement on the state and national level politics.   He predicts that YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy, who was arrested in disproportionate assets cases, will be found guilty and be jailed. Hence, his party will have the impact and Congress is going to benefit out of the situation. He opined however, it won’t be any helpful to TDP.   He suggested to T-JAC that it should not to insist him to implement its decisions as he has to take care of his party first. Instead, he suggested it to ensure its decisions be in favor of TRS party and won’t be against party interests.   Responding to a question on why TRS distances from BJP, he said there are around 35,000 votes of minorities and Christian communities in the region. If, TRS joins hands with BJP, then it has to loose those votes. So, TRS prefers to stay away from BJP. However, if TRS could bag 10-12 MP seats in the forthcoming elections, then it can join hands with BJP led NDA or Congress led UPA government depending on the then situation.   He opined Congress will not let the NDA form the government, as it fears that once Narendra Modi got a chance to rule the country as Prime Minister, he will not let Rahul Gandhi have that chance forever. So, KCR opined Congress will try to form the government taking support of small and big parties of the country to keep Modi away from PM post. In such situation, TRS can play king maker role and demand for separate Telangana, opined KCR.

Vijaya Shanthi won’t wants to leave Medak

  TRS leader Vijaya Shanthi, on the eve of her birthday yesterday spoke to media about several issues. She said Medak constituency is not a chocolate to handover to whoever asks for it, come it may be TRS president KCR or some one else. She said she wants to contest from Medak constituency only and wants to serve the people of her constituency. She said that she is not aware or bothered about others’ plans or interests on her constituency. She afraid that the on going reports about land settlements and kidnaps by the party leaders will effect the party, its image and on the Telangana agitations. She condemned the reports about her interest to join BJP or Congress party.

DS uncertain about party stand on T issue

  Former PCC president D.Srinivas, who returns from New Delhi after having discussions with party high command over Telangana issue, has told the T-JAC leaders Prof.Kodandaram and others, who came to meet him at his home on yesterday, that his party is seriously working on Telangana issue and he hopes a decision will be taken in very shortly.   He told them that party high command has almost come to a conclusion and expected to make an announcement very shortly. However, he then stated that he is very hopeful that party will take a favorable decision on the burning issue or else he too will find it difficult to continue in politics. He told them that he will attend the T-Congress leaders meeting scheduled for June 30th at Hyderabad.   His briefing to T-JAC leaders clearly indicates that Congress high command is still working on the issue and it is likely to offer some package deal to Telangana instead of granting statehood to Telangana. He, might has been asked to mentally prepare the T-Congress leaders to accept the package deal instead of demanding separate state. Srinivas’s statement of attending the T-Congress leaders meeting on June 30th probably is intended to pursue them infavor party high command’s decision.

KTR files cases against ABN and MD

  Sirisilla TRS MLA K. Taraka Rama rao has filed a petition against leading Telugu news channel ABN, leading Telugu daily Andhra Jyothy, Amodha Publications(A1), its MD Vemuri Radha Krishna(A2), printer and publisher Koganti Venkata Seshagiri rao(A3) and editor K.Srinivas (A4) in 3rd metropolitan court, Nampalli, Hyderabad on Monday.   In his petition, KTR complains that the media owned by Vemuri Radha Krishna has published false stories projecting him in negative shade, stating that he involved in land settlements and kidnaps cases, which are tarnishing his image. Hence, he appealed the court to order the police to inquire into the case and take action against Vemuri Radha Krishna and all others for publishing baseless false stories against him. The court has adjourned the case to Tuesday.   In his petition, KTR describes himself as a highly educated youth, who served in reputed organizations but came into agitations sacrificing his well to do jobs for the sake of Telangana agitations.However, it is interesting to know that, when KTR has warned of filing cases against the above, they have welcomed him to do so immediately without any delay as they have strong evidences to prove that he is guilty.

Babu scolds AP Bhavan officials

  Chandrababu Naidu soon after landing in India straight away walked into AP Bhavan at New Delhi to meet the deluge victims lodged there. Even while he was in US, he ordered the party to send a medical team to New Delhi to provide medical assistance to the Telugu people reaching there. However, the resident Commissioner Shashank Goyal has denied permission to the doctors to provide medical assistance to the stranded victims, stating that there is no necessity of any out side help because there is medical team in the Bhavan to take care of the victims.   When, Chandrababu reached there and saw the miserable condition of the Telugu people, he and his party MPs have staged a dharna along with them for two hours on yesterday. Shashank Goyal, who flees away from there just hours before his arrival on health grounds, has to return Bhavan and tender apology to Chandrababu for his absence. Chandrababu gave a good scolding to him and his subordinate Suryanarayana for turning blind eye on the victims. He asked the RC to provide good food and let them use the vacant rooms until they are shifted to their home towns. Shashank Goyal has agreed to provide lodging and boarding to the Telugu people reaching there. Chandrababu has donated Rs.10,000 each to all the 74 tourists. Later, AP Bhavan officials also distributed Rs.2000 each to the victims to meet their expenses during their return to home.

Sharmila completes 2500km padayatra

    YSR Congress party leader YS Sharmila has completed 2500km padayatra on Sunday at Kakarapalli in Tuni constituency of East Godavari district. She begins her padayatra in last year October from Idupulapaya in Kadapa district and ever since has been continuing her padayatra until now. She took a month long break in her padayatra to undergo knee joint operation few months ago.   She is planning to conclude her padayatra at Ichchapuram in Srikakulam district, where she will be crosses 36oo km mark. She has achieved a new record of being the first woman in India, who walks 2500 km distance in one attempt.   On this occasion, Sharmila and her mother Vijayamma have unveiled a 24 feet tall YSR statue at Kakarapalli village. Sharmila addresses a huge public meeting, in which she sharply criticized CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and TDP president Chandrababu Naidu.

Is Sabbam Hari playing double game

  Congress MP from Anakapalli Sabbam Hari, has openly stated that he will be contesting on YSRCP ticket in the forthcoming elections. Although, all the Jagan loyal MLAs in Congress party have jumped into YSRCP, Sabbam Hari is still continuing in Congress party. However, he is not actively participating in either Congress or YSRC party affairs and programs, due to his present conflict position. Probably, he wants to keep his options open in both parties.   Although, he occasionally speaks in favour of YSRCP, he has been maintaining a safe distance from it, as if he doesn’t want to spoil his relations with Congress party. He even skips meeting Vijayamma during her recent visit to Vizag, as he still officially continuing as Congress MP.   Perhaps, he may take a decision only after knowing about Jagan Mohan Reddy’s bail status. If, he comes out on bail, he may leave Congress and join YSRCP or else may continue in Congress party, because without Jagan’s physical presence in the elections YSRC party can’t make any impact in the elections. Sabbam Hari seems is wisely utilizing the weaknesses of Congress and YSR Congress parties as both parties need a powerful leader like him. But, when time comes Rahul Gandhi and Jagan Mohan Reddy may shrugs him off for playing double game with them.

Digvijay to arrive to state on 30th

  Digvijay Singh, who recently takes charge as party state political affairs in-charge will be arriving to state on June 30th. Since, this will be his first visit to state after taking charge, he may witness both Andhra and Telangana leaders queuing-up for his appointment to give representation on their stands. However, he will be pre-occupied with the private engagements that were fixed 6 months in advance. He will arrive to Vizag city on June 30th. After attending the private functions at Vizag, he will go to Hyderabad on the next day, where he again attend some private functions. However, during his brief visit many key issues may come for discussion. Telangana Congress leaders will be holding a meeting on exactly the day he is landing in the state that is June 30th. So, Telangana issue is likely to dominate other issues in his visit.

Jalagam to bid good bye to YSRCP

  YSR Congress party appears to be fast loosing its grip over Telangana region as gradually one by one of its key leaders are slipping out of the party. Recently Boda Janardhan, the party convener and Mehboob Nagar district president has bid good bye to the party and joins Congress party. Now, another powerful leader Jalagam Venkat Rao s/o former chief minister late Jalagam Vengal rao is also planning to leave the party to join TRS. According to sources he is currently negotiating with TRS party over his ticket. If, he is given assurance, he is likely to take plunge into TRS.

Seetaram Echuri concern for Sri Lankan Tamil people

  For the first time, other than Tamil people voiced for the rights of Sri Lankan Tamil people. It is CPM Polit bureau member Seetaram Echuri. He writes a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh appealing him to insist the Sri Lanka government to implement the Rajeev-Jayavardhane agreement that ensures the legal rights of the Tamilians. He also expressed concern for the Tamil people living in miserable condition there. He alerted that Sri Lanka government is abolishing its 13th amendment of the constitution that ensures safety and protection of the Tamil people. In his letter to PM, he asked to pressurize the Sri Lanka government to follow the guidelines given in the 13th amendment of its constitution, as it promised to international community earlier. Echuri asks the PM to concentrate and develop the bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, so as to ensure peaceful living for the Tamil people.

Did KE threatens Chandrababu?

  TDP leader Revuri Prakash Reddy has been heading the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as its chairman until three days ago. Initially, it was decided that Revuri will hold the post for first one year and then KE Prabhakar will be given chance in the second year. However, when the time has come for change of guard of PAC, Chandrababu happen to be in US. Hence, KE Prabhakar has reminded all the seniors of the party, but in vain. When none of them could make way for him into PAC, then he directly talked to Chandrababu and ensured he immediately send letter to party whip recommending him as PAC Chairman. In the mean time a section of media has come-up with a spicy news stating that he has twisted Babu’s hand and obtained the letter. The leaked news reports about his plans to meet Jagan Mohan Reddy in Chanchalguda jail, is said to be obliged Chandrababu to order for his appointment. But, it is surprising to see a senior leader like him is also developed interest in such posts.

Did Subbirami Reddy made self goal?

  The verbal war between Rajya Sabha MP T.Subbirami Reddy and Congress MLA Daggubati Venkateswara rao has reached to its next level with TSR serving legal notice to the later demanding an unconditional apology for defaming him with his baseless allegations or to face defamation case worth Rs.5 crores to be filed soon. But, Daggubati has welcomed his proposal to start legal battle instead of asking for pardon.   He said “I am sure TSR will definitely regrets for going to court, when I start revealing about all his illegal businesses and his illegal affairs in his contract works in the court.” TSR, who didn’t expect this kind of reaction from Daggubati found himself trapped with his own actions. Now, he can’t go ahead with his legal fight against Daggubati nor can he keep quiet after serving legal notices to him. Hence, he told the media that he is giving 10 days grace period to Daggubati to tender an unconditional apology to him or else will sue him in the court.”   Since, the two leaders are belong to same party, Congress high command may soon intervene in the matter and may make them both silent.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagawath meets Advani

  The consequent developments takes place after Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi was made as party campaigning president in its national executives meeting held at Goa recently, has virtually brings BJP to its knees.   Advani quits all his posts in the party protesting Modi’s elevation in the party. Then, JD (U) snapped its two decade long relation with BJP led NDA. Congress grabs the chance and extends its support to JD (U) during confidence motion in Bihar Assembly. This may blossom a new friendship between the two parties.   The timing of these developments alerts BJP top brass as well as its mentor RSS. BJP some how has managed to convince Advani withdraw his resignation letter. RSS Chief Mohan Baghawath also met Advani at his home in New Delhi yesterday and had a one and half hour long discussions with him. He asked Advani to refrain from going to media over the internal issues. He asked Advani to align with the party and work for its victory in the forthcoming elections, instead of handing over the opportunity to Congress in the forthcoming elections.   He brushed out Advani’s fears about Modi’s elevation and said the decision can be retrieved now. He also turned down his appeals of removing of RSS joint secretary Suresh Soni and BJP general secretary Ram Lal. Bhagawath’s briefing to Advani’s indicates that RSS disagree with Advani’s stand regarding Modi’s elevation.   This cab be considered as a polite message to Advani from RSS asking him to fall in line with party or else he can retire from the party.

TDP to launch campaigning in Vijaywada city

  Nagul Meera, who recently replaced Vallabhaneni Vamsi as the TDP Vijayawada urban president has planed an intensified campaign of the party in all the 3 constituencies of the city. Speaking to media he said “We are planning to start campaigning of the party with our ‘Intintiki Telugu Desam’ program that will be started before end of this month. Our intention is while taking the party to every door step in the city, explaining the failures of the ruling Congress representatives in resolving several issues of the city that were pending since years. We will also highlight several issues like poor maintenance of the city, Rythu Bazaars, drainages etc and the delay taking place in giving ‘Greater Vijayawada’ status to the city.”