Polls In Andhra - Problems In Telangana! Any Link?

When an ambassador from AICC headquarters is present in the state, it is clearly understood that he is setting things upright for the coming by-polls. Will discussing T-issue with him gives any outcome? But our T-Congress leaders are squeezing oil out of sand now.

T-Cong leaders have asserted that if Congress takes a decision of partition of state immediately to form Telangana, then 99% of the vote banks will favor towards them in coming general elections. 'The more we delay, it will be suicidal for the future of Congress in Telangana', stated K Keshava Rao to AICC member Vayilar Ravi. When the party is trying all possible ways to get a perfect favored outcome in Andhra by-polls, the shouts of T-MPs in Ravi's ears are not getting attention, say insiders. If at all, Congress looses all 18 seats in the upcoming mini election, they may think of ways to retain power either by splitting state or by changing CM.

As long as Congress hopes to do well in Andhra region, how come the voice of T-MPs will be cared is the question of opposition now. However, political observers say that Congress T-MPs are doing all this hungama as they should not face a stark remark from TRS, TDP and BJP for not raising their T-voice in front of Vayilar Ravi.

Who Is Writing Dialogues For Chandrababu?

These days, watching the election campaign speeches of TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu is like watching a mass movie of a top action hero. Punch dialogues and strong comments are part of his words, giving us a feel that some movie writers are behind him.

A look at his recent dialogues like 'State government's remote in Sonia's hand', 'It's no Gandhi Bhavan, its brandy bhavan' and 'Delhi leaders always leave Hyderabad with suitcases' are giving us this thought. Every day, Chandrababu is making clear that he will deliver a punch dialogue which the media can use for sensational stuff.

TDP sources are saying that there is no need for their leader to hire someone to write such words. 'Those dialogue are coming from the bottom of his heart after losing patience with the ruling of this corruption-hit government', says a Telugudesam leader. So, politicians can also write dialogues, not only the top directors and writers of Telugu Cinema industry.

Jagan's death blow to Congress and TDP

If the YSR Congress party manages to win majority of the seats in the upcoming by-polls, then it will a death blow to both Congress and TDP as the big bunch of their leaders might join the Jagan's camp.

According to the recent surveys, the YSR Congress party has a clear edge over the others and they will be win the majority of the seats. Indications are that these developments may lead to the mid-term polls in the state. And the mid-term polls will benefit the Jagan's party in Seemandhra and TRS in Telangana region.

On the other hand, both ruling Congress and opposition TDP are trying desperately to win atleast few seats to save their face. While the Chief Minister is using his Prajapatham program as campaign for the by-polls, the TDP chief Chandrababu has been busy touring the by-poll constituencies. The outcome of these by-elections will set the course for the next general elections in the state.

CM Kiran Showers Election-Gifts In Vizag

Chief Minister Kiran Kumar has taken a different route finally to convince the voters. Like they say, he hasn't stick to what party people are thinking, but showered gifts in his own style.

As part of 'PrajaPatham' program, CM Kiran reached Nakkapalli of Vizag district today and showered gifts on poor and backward communities. A 50 bed hospital, special school for fisherman's children and 50% reservations for them in many areas are some of the offerings. Three thousand gas connections are also part of CM's 'Pandora box' for poor. Kiran regretted for the plight of state which is getting elections within a gap of three months. He quipped that the muhurat he took oath as CM seems a bad one for this turmoil both in state and in Congress.

Observers feel that CM is using government's treasure to lure voters on to Congress' side. In the mean time, CM not only sweetened the mouths of poor but took his time to attack Jagan and Chandrababu.

'Decision on 'T' before August, If Congress wins By-polls'

Congress leaders are finally giving some solid statements about the on-going Telangana agitation that is shaking Andhra Pradesh politics. The firebrand Congress MP opened his mouth after long time but only to confuse Andhra voters.

Lagadapati Rajgopal went calm after his party lost in the T-area by-polls and surfaced in media today, explaining Congress' view about Telangana. 'High command will take a decision on Telangana, acceptable to 80% of people, by coming August', Lagadapati said. He added twist to it by saying that it will happen only if Congress wins all 18 seats in upcoming by-polls. 'We're the ones who can give solution to the problems created by all parties,' he said criticizing TDP and YSR-CP for not clearing their stand on T-issue.

Political observers are shocked with these words of Lagadapati, as they cannot find a link between Congress winning seats in Seemandhra (17 seats) to solve Telangana issue. Or is he giving an indirect hint that if people votes for Congress they will get a separate state soon? Then people may incline towards TDP as most people from Andhra region are opposing a separate state at the moment.

Lok satta Party candidates for By-Elections

Lok satta party had announced its four candidates for BY-elections in the 18 Assembly constituencies. As per the Reports, Ramesh Reddy for Ongole and Venkata Ramana for Rayadurgam are declared .

The party chief Jayprakash Narayan announced the names . He further stated that the names for another seven constituencies are under consideration.The party is also looking ahead to contest for the parliament seat in Nellore said the chief.

Naidu Roped In Paul To Lure Minorities?

With the sudden entry of KA Paul into state's political scenario once again, equations of votes might change a bit. What Jagan has thought as a cake walk for him may become a thorny path now.

Other than YSR's supporters and sympathizers of Jagan, main target of YSR-CP are the backward classes, especially Christian minorities of the state. With Paul's entry there may be a split in the votes of these minorities, feel analysts. 'They have roped in KA Paul to split our vote bank. Paul started his moves in the state politics with the support of TDP', stresses an YSR CP leader.

The presence of TDP veteran, Lal Jan Basha at a press meet organized by KA Paul's 'Prajashanti Party' raised curtains about TDP's collaboration with him. However, TDP sleuths are saying that their leader joined Paul only to extend his support for fight against corruption. There is a chance of Paul pulling few seats in Christian minority dominated areas and joining hands with TDP after the election. Earlier too, TDP leader, speaker late GMC Balayogi and Paul used to have good rapport which shows his closeness with Telugudesam.

Heavy Lobbying For MLA Tickets In TDP

With by-polls for 18 constituencies are all set to take place any time in next couple of months, lobbying started for bagging tickets in all parties. The party is unable to decide between wealthy aspirants and popular leaders for allotting tickets, says a source.

In 2004 and 2009, TDP failed in certain places due to the selection of a wrong candidate, says many Telugudesam insiders. Chandrababu is taking time to select proper candidates with good financial background such that they can spend money for the elections on their own. With TDP not doing well in any front in the state, there has been a substantial downfall in the treasury of party. Industrialists and businessman are not backing Telugudesam as their stand on state bifurcation is still unclear.

In the current scenario, there is no doubt TDP will not opt for seniors and popular leaders as they depend a lot on party fund rather spending from their pockets. With the news of tickets for rich popping up, many powerful and rich brats are said to be lobbying a lot for a ticket in one of the 18 constituencies scheduled for by-polls.

KA Paul Hopes On Caste Votes In By-Polls

Kilari Anand Paul aka KA Paul, known for his evangelism and teachings, is back into action to lead his party into main stream politics. The religious preacher is eyeing to field candidates in all the constituencies scheduled for by-polls.

Paul went into oblivion after fighting for reasons unknown with erstwhile CM YSR. However, he revealed a couple of days back that YSR and Botsa demanded 20 crores from him, failing which he got harassed by the ruling party. 'They demanded 2000 crores from me. I've arranged a meeting with American corporate giants to get them that money but the meeting failed with YSR bunking it', said KA Paul. He revived his PrajaShanti Party which was defunct since 2009 elections to prevent corruption in the stated.

Paul too started using 'Scam hit Congress' and 'CBI hit Jagan' cards to win seats in the upcoming by-polls. Sources are saying that Paul is luring both Christian communities and Kapu community from which he hails, in favor of his party. If caste based vote-banks help leaders to come into power, Naidu and Chiru would have got it long back, say analysts. 

By-Elections strategy of Congress: Delete YSR, Target YS Jagan

As the By-elections for the 18 Assembly constituencies are near the congress party is seeting up its strategy to approach the elections.

Some leaders of Congress are suggesting to campaign using the YSR’s schemes  for the Elections, while the other senior leaders like Paludugu Venkata Rao are suggesting the congress authorities to campaign without using the name of either YSRajasekhar Reddy or Jagan Mohan Reddy, as the allegations are being made on the two.

On the other hand, CM Kiran Kumar Reddy asked his party cadre not to criticize either Rajasekhar Reddy or Jagan Mohan Reddy, as doing such would give them sympathy, which may effect the By-Polls near by.

 

After the Kovur By-Elections, majority of the Senior congress leaders like V.Hanumanth Rao demanded the congress leaders to delete YSR’s  name from the CLP, and target YS Jagan in the upcoming By-Elections.