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UPA forms GoM to make CBI free

  Supreme Court has rapped the UPA government and the CBI for playing foul games with it over coal gate scam. It ordered the government to take necessary steps to free the CBI from the government’s grip to enable it conduct a free and fair investigation. It also warned the government that if it fails to come-up with a firm proposals before July 8th, it will be obliged to take initiative to free the CBI from government’s firm grip.   Following the apex court’s orders the UPA government has formed Group of Ministers (GoM) to prepare a draft for taking corrective measures in this regard. This GoM headed by Finance Minister P.Chidambaram will have Salman Kurshid (External minister), Kapil Sibal (Law minister), Manish Tiwari (I &B Minister) and V.Narayana Swamy (MoS of personnel) as members. Besides, CBI director Ranjit Sinha, who was rapped by Supreme Court will also assist the GoM in preparing the draft.

Digvijay Singh criticizes Supreme Court

  AICC general secretary Digvijay Singh has sharply reacted on the Supreme Court’s remarks of describing CBI ‘a parrot in cage’ and ‘one parrot and many masters.’ Speaking to media he asked "By calling CBI a parrot in cage, then a Central Administrative Bench in Bangalore calling the IB a chicken...Now I have a question to the people in general. Are we not belittling our institutions?” He asked the people to react on Supreme Court’s remarks on CBI and get access to those who labelled the institutions as parrot and chicken. BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad also swiftly reacted to Congress leader’s statement. He said “Congress which dares Parliament and CAG is now daring the highest judiciary of the country. If, the UPA government would have let the CBI work on its own without influencing its investigation, the apex court would not have made such remarks. But, the government has downgraded the morale of the CBI with its influence. Instead of soul searching, Congress is criticizing the apex court’s remarks. It should be ashamed of its negative attitude shown towards the judiciary system.

TRS suspends Raghunandan rao

  TRS president KCR has suspended former president of Medak district from party today for his anti party activities. According to reports, he is reportedly collecting funds from industrialists and businessmen. He is also said to be met TDP president Chandrababu Naidu recently, as he was not assured of party ticket by KCR until now. This is the second edition of suspensions in the recent times after Chada Suresh Kumar Reddy and others.   However, political parties which are playing mind games these days, might have adopted this new idea to insert its spies into rival parties to gather vital information of their activities and strategies. Kodali Nani, Dadi and Kadiyam snapping their strong bonds with party have suddenly landed in YSRCP and TRS party simultaneously. Chada Suresh Kumar Reddy, few others and now Raghunandan rao were suspended from TRS are marching into TDP. Around 18 Congress and TDP MLAs branded as decedents have settled in YSRCP.   Hence, no party is sure about the new comers until they prove themselves loyal to party.

Kadiyam announced joining of TRS

  Kadiyam Srihari, who recently quits TDP has announced that he is joining TRS on tomorrow in the presence of KCR. He said both BJP and TRS have invited him to join their parties. He chooses TRS because he is believing that Telangana can be achieved by TRS only.   He revealed that there is no mention about Telangana issue in TDP draft prepared for its Mahanadu meetings. He demands TDP to clearly make an announcement on Telangana at least in the Mahanadu meetings.   Kadiyam has left his party mainly for three reasons. He is not getting due respect in the party. For party not being honest about Telangana issue. For party hugging rich businessmen and industrialists, instead of party cadres.   But, soon he will find the same problems in TRS also. Everyone is aware of KCR’s arrogant attitude, his family’s domination in the party activities. Hence, he can’t expect liberty in TRS as did he enjoyed in TDP. Being a senior politician, he would have known that TRS has set aside its Telangana agitations long ago and spearheading with its elections project now. Recently, KCR has stated that the party tickets can be given to big shots, who can afford to spend money in the elections. Hence, the three reasons mentioned by Kadiyam Srihari for leaving the party, were also present in TRS in which he is planning to join tomorrow.

TDP MP spits fire at own party leaders

  TDP MP Shiva Prasad from Chandrababu’s native district Chittoor has criticized his own party leaders for abusing Kadiyam Srihari. Speaking to media he said “If some one is leaving the party keeping in view of his own political future, it is not fair to call him as a betrayer or a political prostitute. After all, who have not changed political parties? When someone is feeling uncomfortable inside, then its party’s duty to take his views into consideration and console him. Party should be friendly with its members instead of forcing them to leave the party. I am very much surprised with our party leaders statements, who are saying that there is no loss even if someone leaves the party. Party will definitely face trouble in filling the gaps left by the leaders.” In wake of rumors about his interest to join YSR Congress party, his remarks considered to be first sign of loosing his interest in the party. If, the party is interested in him, then it is time for it to send its fire fighters to extinguish this small fire in the native town without delaying any further or else there is possibility of spreading to others also.

Errabelli predicts Kadiyam’s political future

  TDP leaders Errabelli Dayakar rao, Revanth Reddy, Sittakka and some others had a meeting at Station Ganpur in Warangal yesterday to assess the party situation after their colleague Kadiyam Srihari’s departure from the party. Later, speaking to media T-TDP forum convener Errabelli Dayakar rao has said “Kadiyam Srihari, who couldn’t adjust in a liberal party like TDP may find it very difficult to adjust with KCR and his family members in TRS party. Though, KCR is assuring party ticket to him now, later he may sell his ticket to someone else who offers him good amount. I am sure Kadiyam will regret for his decision of leaving TDP and joining TRS in the future.”   Kadiyam is expected to join TRS party in the presence of KCR during his proposed visit to Warangal on 15th May. Hence, Errabelli’s predictions ahead of their meeting shall be considered as last minute efforts to bring back him back to party fold. But, Kadiyam may find it embarrassing to return to party after lashing at his colleagues and party president Chandrababu.

Jagan wouldn’t faced these problems if in Cong.MS

  Senior Congress leader M.Satyanarayana, who is known for his bold and straight forward talk was not seen since many months. He is holding RTC Chairman post, but remain inactive in state politics all these days due to unknown reasons. Though he comes late to media, he hits the news headlines with his controversial statement. Speaking about Jagan Mohan Reddy, he said “His problems begins with launching of his political party. If, he would have been in Congress party, he wouldn’t have faced all these problems.”   This is not first time for Congress leaders to confess that Jagan Mohan Reddy has been trapped in jail merely for opposing the Congress party. Earlier, state minister of Railways Kotla Suryaprakash Reddy has said that Jagan will not get bail until he joins Congress party. These statements by the Congress leaders reveal that Congress is clipped Jagan’s wings with CBI cases and fix him in jail to make him bow down before it. Statements like this by Congress leaders, provides a new weapon to YSR Congress party leaders to make it a point to argue in the court. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s council, while making arguments in Jagan’s bail has quoted union minister Kotla’s statement as an example for Congress conspiracy behind Jagan’s arrest. Then CBI, which couldn’t answer him has decided to summon Kotla to court to give his statement on paper. However, Kotla has denied stating like that.

Konathala skips party meeting

  Konathala Ramakrishna, who is opposing Dadi Veerabhadra rao’s entry into party has again expressed his discontent by abstaining to party political committee meeting held today at party head office in Hyderabad. However, party sources has tried to underplay it, stating that he is he was preoccupied with some other commitments. However, Mekapati Rajmohan Reddy, who is also unhappy with party for giving constituency charge to his rivals, but has been pacified by party fire fighters Somayajulu and YV Subba Reddy attended the meeting.   Since, there are clear indications that Jagan Mohan Reddy doesn’t want to excuse anyone who disobeys his orders, Konathala Ramakrishna and Konda Surekha may be fired from party for continuing their stand against party wish. Hence, they both may find themselves back in the Congress party, once the party makes any move against them.

BJP defeat is expected: Advani

  BJP senior leader LK Advani has surprised everyone with his remarks on his own party. in his recent bolg post he writes that “We are not surprised for the defeat of our party in Karnataka as we have expected it. But, would we have won the elections, definitely it would be a great surprise for us. If, we would have taken stern action against the then corrupted CM Yedurappa, definitely the situation would have been quite different today. But, we have failed to handle the matter with firm hand that ultimately resulted in our party defeat in the state. However, this taught us a good lesson to us and to Congress party, which came into power in Karnataka. Political parties should realize that people won’t tolerate corruption any more. Now, people are waiting to teach a good lesson to Congress led UPA government in the next elections for its corrupt practices and scams.”   But, did he and his party really realized that people are not ready to fall prey to his Ayodya and Ram Mandir issues any more, about which he usually talks loudly before every general elections?

Delhi keeps the state Cong. on toes

Once again Delhi becomes the platform for the state Congress politics as its leaders are landing there to resolve different issues related to party and personal. PCC president Botsa Satyanarayana has returned from New Delhi after discussing several issues raised by him and decedents against chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy’s style of functioning. Then, Eluru MP Kavuri Sambhasiva rao also hurriedly left for New Delhi yesterday for lobbying with party high command to get central minister post. He said being senior in the party he deserves a central minister post. He thought that this would be his last chance to enter into Dr.Manmohan Singh’s cabinet, as hardly 11 months are left for the general elections.   Next, chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is also planning to visit New Delhi on 13th or 14th to discuss several serious issues like decedents, backing his stained ministers, reshuffle of his cabinet and conducting municipal elections etc. However, before going to New Delhi, he has been rigorously launching his welfare schemes to popularize himself among the people. Knowing that party new chief Rahul Gandhi is gathering information about individual’s contribution in party activities and feed back from grass root level party workers through his own network, Kiran is playing his cards wisely by trying to attract the support of the 2nd and 3rd rank cadres of the party.   He believes that while his efforts will send a positive feed back about him to party high command, at the same time it can also balance the decedents in the party. He may insist the party high command to give him a free hand to firmly deal with decedents and for a cabinet reshuffle to ensure a smooth run of his government for facing the general elections in the next year.   Hence, many crucial changes may takes place in the state congress and government after chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy’s visit to New Delhi.

Dadi likely to play key role in YSRCP

  Dadi Veerabhadra rao, who recently joins YSR Congress party is likely to play key role in the party. Despite knowing that Konathala Ramakrishna and his followers are opposing his entry into party, Jagan Mohan Reddy is planning to take him into state political affairs committee as member. He is also planning to make him as the in-charge of north coastal Andhra districts of the party.Obviously, it leaves Konathala and his followers in deep shock. They have openly expressed their discontent over Jagan’s decision with his representative Balineni Srinivas Reddy, who was sent to negotiate with them as a last ditch of efforts to settle the matter.   According to latest reports, Jagan Mohan Reddy rather prefers to loose Konathala than Dadi as he doesn’t want those leaders, who can’t obey his orders.   Although, Konathala is in touch with Congress leaders, he ruled out joining the party stating ‘I am not responsible, if the Congress leaders are predicting my joining into party.’ However,Konathala may not be able to work along with Dadi, with whom he has rivalry for the last three decades. More over, if Dadi is made in-charge of north coastal Andhra districts, then his role in the party will be reduced to his Anakapalli constituency only, which he don’t want to happen. Hence, the ball is Konathala court and it is his turn to spell his mind about what he and his followers want to do next in case Dadi is given charge of the party affairs.

CBI plans to go Supreme Court against Dharmana

  CBI, which had a setback at High Court over minister Dharmana Prasada rao’s prosecution in Vanpik lands case, is planning to challenge the High Court’s decision in Supreme Court. It wrote a letter to its higher authorities in New Delhi seeking permission in this regard. In wake Supreme Court’s lashing at CBI and the government over tampering of CBI report by the political executives, the request may be considered by the CBI head office.   More over, the exit of Law Minister Ashwini Kumar and Railways Minister PK Bansal on corrupt charges, may oblige CBI and state government to take action on home minister Sabita Indra Reddy, R&B minister Dharmana Prasada rao and four other charge sheeted ministers in Jagan’s cases. Kiran Kumar Reddy’s government may not be able to sit and prolong the cases of the charge sheeted ministers for any long in the prevailing serious mood of the Supreme Court. If, CBI approaches the government again seeking prosecution or custody of the ministers, it may not be able to turn down its request any further.

Sibal gets Law, Joshi Railways

  In wake of Law Minister Ashwini Kumar and Railways Minister PK Bansal’s resignations, Prime Minister Dr.Manomohan Singh has recommended President Pranab Mukharji to allocate Law Ministry to Kapil Sibal, who is holding now Telecom Ministry and Railways to C P Joshi Minister for Road and Transport. They will be in-charge of these portfolios in addition their present portfolios.   This decision by Congress high command very much disappoints Congress leaders like Kavuri, who has been long waiting for a central minister post in Dr.Manomohan Singh’s cabinet. Since this may be the last chance to grab Central Minister post, Kavuri may again start his drama.

TDP takes Kadiyam’s resignation light

  Kadiyam Srihari’s resignation to TDP has triggered the regular allegations and counter allegations between him and TDP leaders. While, Kadiyam flays TDP for not honoring Telangana sentiment, TDP leaders Errabelli Dayakar rao, Revant Reddy and many others have flayed him for leaving the party after enjoying all the benefits of being TDP leader all these years. They repeats their routine and tailor made statements of “There is no loss for the party, come whoever quits the party. It is the leaders, who will loose their credibility after leaving the party.”   However, its evident that TDP has lost one of its key leaders in Telangana region merely for ego problems. Perhaps, Chandrababu might have let Kadiyam leave the party after careful evaluation of his two leaders Motkupalli and Kadiyam. At the same time Kadiyam may also regret for joining TRS in the future as he may find it hard to move along with him for a longtime.

Kadiyam resigns to TDP

  At last, TDP leader Kadiyam Srihari comes out of his big dilemma and sent his resignation letter to party president Chandrababu Naidu a shortwhile ago. Giving reasons for his resignation to media, he said “I feel being neglected in the party. Although, I was assured to have a personal meeting with Chandrababu Naidu 10 days ago, so far no one has bothered to call me for the meeting despite my reminders for it. I am resigning to party mainly because the party stand on Telangana was not clear and betraying. Especially, Chandrababu’s two eyes policy in this regard makes the people look suspicious at us. I have conveyed the same to Chandrababu several times, but he ignored. TDP is more alligned with its ‘United Andhra’ stand than its commitment to Telangana. Hence, the party is supressing the leaders, who ever speaks about Telangana. The party need to be reformed from the grass root level, but it prefers to continue with the existing system only. Party leadership is also failed in all aspects. But, there is no one to raise these points in the party. When, some one like me reveals the problems of the party, will be elbowed out of the party by the rest. That’s why I am quitting the party.”   Kadiyam is all set to join TRS party in the presence of KCR on 15th May at Warangal.

Nayantara to marry Arya tonight?

  As per latest information Tollywood actress Nayanatara is going to marry Kollywood actor Arya on Saturday night. News flashed in some TV channels reporting that they themselves have declared this on yesterday to media. The venue of their marriage was also not known yet. Earlier, rumors spreads about their secret marriage in a Church in Pune during shooting of their latest Tamil film. However, the producer and director of the film has told the media it is part of their film shooting and not the real one. The latest news flashing in the TV channels seems genuine, but need to be confirmed by the concerned.

Kadiyam Sri Hari in dilemma

  TDP leader Kadiyam Sri Hari, who had a brawl with his collegue Motkupalli Narasimhulu over party’s failure in taking the full advatage of giving consent letter on Telangana, has met Chandrababu Naidu after he returns to office recently. However, neither Chandrababu nor he has revealed the details of their meeting. But, his absence in the crucial party meeting held on the next day indicates that the differences cropped-up between the two leaders were not sorted out by the party president Chandrababu and even it hints that he was deserted by the party.   As a result, Kadiyam has been holding series of meetings with his followers in his home town Hanmakonda in Warngal to have know their opinion about leaving the party. According to latest information, they have differed about his joining into TRS party. While, some of them expressed fears to work under arrogant KCR, majority of them have opined that it is better to hug TRS for their political future. They have reasoned that Telangana sentiment is going to dominate his influence and strengths in the region in the forthcoming elections, hence they suggest better to hug the TRS. But, only if KCR ensures him ticket from his home constituecncy Station Ghanpur, otherwise better to stick to TDP for timebeing.   However, Kadiyam has told the media that there is no importance for his meetings with followers as they are just routine meetings only. He too know that after working in TDP for so many years it is very difficult to work under a monarch person like KCR. At the same time hanging to TDP without due respect is also very difficult for him. Hence, he has to think about the only option BJP left for him, where there are no leaders of his calibre in his constituency. BJP is also happy to welcome him, if he shows any interest in it.

Sanjay Dutt’s review petition rejected by SC

  Supreme Court has rejected the review petition filed by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today. He appealed the court review its judgment given against him in which it convicted him with 3.5 years jail term in connections with illegal arms case of 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. The court has said that his petition is not worth consideration. The court also rejeted the review petitions of 6 others involved in this case. Hence, Sanjay dutt should surrneder before the TADA court on or before 15th May to undergo 3.5 years jail term.   Earlier, when he approached the same asking for 6 months extension, the court gave him only 4 weeks to complete his commitments in Bollywood. But, this time the court bluntly rejected his review petition and asked him to surrender on the given time. Several Bollywood producers, who have heavily invested on his films will now have to face huge losses with his return to jail. The only chance left for Sanjay Dutt is to beg for mercy with Maharashtra Governor. But, earlier he has made it clear that he would rather prefer to go to jail than being hitted by the political parties for seeking mercy. So, obviously, he may surrender himself on the given date.

Does the SC verdict reflects its opinion on Jagan’s case

  Supreme Court bench comprising Justices P.Sadhashivam and M.Y. Iqbal in their separate judgments given in Jagan Mohan Reddy and others bail petitions have unanimously agreed that the growing white collar crimes in the country need to firmly handle by the courts otherwise they will ruin the financial condition of the country. They agreed that it become very hard to reach to roots of this kind of financial crimes as they were interlinked and spreads everywhere.   They agreed with CBI arguments and dismissed bail petitions of Jagan Mohan Reddy and other two in the case. While canceling the interim bail granted to Vijayasai Reddy by the trial court and which was later approved by state High Court, they opine that both the courts have made a mistake by taking other issues that are not related to his bail petition into consideration and granted him bail. They said the courts would have mainly considered to issues related to his bail. They have agreed that letting Vijayasai Reddy and others on bail will adversely effect the investigation and so have rejects their bail petitions. If, one could see the way the two justices reacts on white collared crimes in overall, they seem don’t want to go soft on Jagan Mohan Reddy, merely for he spent in jail for 11 months without facing trial. Canceling Vijayasai Reddy’s interim bail is also clearly reflects their thoughts in dealing with this kind of white collar crimes.