Shankar Rao fires on Congress Ministers

Many bosses from Delhi are flying in and going back, but none are able to control this exaggerative politician of Congress party. While Vayalar has put many people in the Stage congress at bay, this veteran is still firing his guns against the ruling party.

'Like it is done to me and ACB officer Srinivas, CM Kiran is trying to suppress the voices of people against the corruptive acts of government', says Congress veteran and ex-minister Shankar Rao. He is stressing all the time that a change should be made in CM post and PCC Chief post to make the travel of State Congress smooth. Observers are still not able to understand how come Shankar Rao is not silent even after Vayilar Ravi's visit to Hyderabad a couple of days ago.

In fact, all the Congress leaders of state are not making quite big and controversial statements after Ravi's arrival except Shankar Rao. Sources say that Sonia wants to look personally into the matters of some seniors like Shankar Rao and KK before taking a decision to plaster their mouth.

Jeevitha-Rajasekhar to join BJP

Celebrity couple Jeevitha and Rajasekhar would be joining the National party BJP on 25th of this month. They will take the primary membership of the party in the presence of BJP top brass leader Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday morning at around 10.40 am in Nampally BJP office.

Reports say, the couple were in talks with the BJP leaders for sometime now. After getting clear assurance from the BJP leadership over the posts they would be getting, the duo has declared that they will join the party. Jeevitha would be offered a prominant post - South India's BJP spokes-women. On the other hand, Rajasekhar might get a union minister post, if BJP regains the power in 2014 polls.

The duo started their political career with TDP and later moved to the Congress party during the tenure of late YS Rajasekhar Reddy as CM. After YSR's sudden demise, they resigned from the primary membership of the Congress and joined Jagan's YSR Congress party. But their stay in YSRC didn't last for too long, as differences propped up between the Yuva Neta and the Star Couple. After taking potshots at Jagan, they announced their decision to quit the party. Although they tried to join their parent party TDP using their good relations with Balayya, TDP Chief Chandrababu didn't show any interest in taking them into the party. Finally, they have chosen the BJP which is trying to regain its lost glory in Telangana using the strong sentiment in the region. Let's see, how long they can survive in this new party!

CM Kiran Joins Hands With PCC Chief Botsa

With opposition leader Naidu raising his vociferous statements against Botsa hard, none other than his rival has come to rescue. CM Kiran Kumar took his turn today to knock the anti-Kiran and anti-Botsa statements.

Kiran states that opposition leaders are losing cool as they are not able to make people change their minds about the goodwill they are having on congress. 'With no other reason to attack the government, they are publicizing that there is an internal rift in Congress party and leadership change is inevitable', says Kiran. He asked those anti-forces working against him and Botsa to come up with proofs if they want a stringent answer from them.

Observers are saying that Delhi bosses have given the necessary oxygen for Kiran to counter attack all the opposition in state. If Kiran and Botsa really merged the differences between them, one can expect them to start attacking their anti-groups in the party, first, say analysts.

'Restricting TDP Is A Big Blow For Congress'

Congress sleuths are busy restricting TDP convoy from entering into Vizianagaram district to stage a Dharna against the government regarding to Liquor Scam. Seniors from ruling party are opining that this will give TDP a much needed boost for the coming by-polls.

Vizianagaram police have succeeded in implementing 144 section in the district, to restrict TDP, which Telugudesam folks are saying that a plan of congress to halt them. Finally, both the Congress and TDP sleuths are allowed to stage protests at district collectorate but under police supervision. 'Choking opposition's throat for raising their voice against few liquor baron politicians will ruin the chances of Congress in coming polls, TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju stated.

Congress seniors are also voicing the same opinion that shielding Botsa and co., will not help them politically in turning vote banks towards them. Both the parties are anyways fighting each other with word-weapons, now at Vizianagaram, digging at the histories of oppositions!

YSR Is Not My Leader Anytime :Chiranjeevi

Equations are changing in the mind of Congress MP Megastar Chiranjeevi about using the image of YSR for the benefit of Congress. Chiru directly felt that the day is not far to distance the 'maha neta' name from Congress party.

'He is no more in this world by the time I've entered Congress. YSR is not my leader at all', clarified Chiranjeevi about linking YSR as his leader. However, he stated that YSR is his role model earlier but not now. 'Already, it is found that mistakes are done by YSR and we cannot cover them for a long time. There will be a day where we have to accept all the mistakes done by him' confirms Chiru. He made some sensational comments about YS Rajasekhara Reddy and his misdeeds thereby giving a hint about Congress' stand on this tainted leader.

Though a section of Congress party is against anti-YSR stand, high-command has made it clear to sling mud against Jagan and YSR, says an insider.

YSR-C Worried About Radha's Presence

Stage is set for former Congress leader, slain MLA Vangaveeti Ranga's son Radha to join hands with YS Jagan. However, YSR party cadres are said to be a little worried about this young leader's presence.

Mainly, two things are said to be worrying the intellectuals of YSR-C, as to how Radha will come handy for them in the coming polls. Firstly, when Chiru started Prajarajyam, votes of Kapus are split between Congress and him, but there is no big loss to TDP which Jagan wants now. By using Radha, YSR Congress cannot pull the votes of Kapus across Krishna and Godavari districts as he is not well known outside Vijayawada.

Secondly, Vangaveeti Radha is not staying in a party if he is not getting attention and posts. He has quit Congress to join 'Prajarajyam' and is now moving to YSR-C, expecting a heap of opportunities and powers. But it is not so easy to get powers in Jagan's coterie and senior leaders are apprehensive that Radha may soon end up in some other party.

Vayalar Ravi Showers Joy On CM's Face

After collecting all the required details from state leaders, ambassador from Delhi has taken back flight. But, before leaving Hyderabad he has a reason to make our Chief Minister bask in joy.

'Congress leaders are more united now, and there is no question of leadership change as we have complete positive report on CM Kiran', said Vayilar Ravi before leaving. Kiran Kumar Reddy is looking pale from the last few weeks not only for the crisis in the state but for the prick under his seat. With Ravi confirming that there is no change in leadership, both Kiran and his rival-cum-friend Botsa are on cloud nine, say insiders.

Rather changing leadership and solving disputes between CM and PCC chief, high-command will now focus on strengthening cadres at elementary level. May be they will think of replacing CM and PCC Chief only after winning by-polls and a change is obvious if Congress bites mud anyway, says a political analyst.

YSR would have been in jail today

Congress senior leader and former Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday said that former chief minister late YS Rajasekhara Reddy would have surely been in jail if he were alive for looting thousands of acres of government land.

Describing both YSR and his son Jagan as thieves, VH alleged that statues of the deceased leader were put up all over the state by the young leader with the illegal money amassed during his father's tenure as CM.

"What Chiranjeevi had said about them is right. Both YSR and Jagan should be treated as the branches of the same tree. YSR is a thief and the same applies to Jagan," he said. VH pointed out that Congress failed to counter the allegations made by Jagan against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Vangaveeti Radha's grand entry into Jagan party

Vangaveeti Radha has announced on Thursday that he would be officially joining the YSR Congress on April 27 in Vijayawada in the presence of party president YS Jagan amid much fanfare. He made this announcement after several rounds of talks with Radha-Ranga Mitra Mandali and the die-hard fans of Ranga all over the state.

Radha, however, was tight lipped about the constituency he would be contesting in the next polls. He said that party chief YS Jagan will take a decision in this matter. The former MLA also alleged that Congress and TDP were indulging in mudslinging acts to tarnish the image of late YSR.

Few days back, Radha met Chiranjeevi to inform him about his entry into the YSR Congress party. Radha contested on PRP ticket in 2009 elections lost to his opponent. After Chiru merged his party with Congress, Radha stayed away from party activities and since then he is busy preparing the ground to join Jagan's camp.

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.

All doors closed for YS Jagan

Union minister and High Command's agent from Delhi to state, Vayalar Ravi, ruled out the possibility of YS Jaganmohan Reddy returning back to the Congress party. He made it clear that neither the Congress is interested in inviting him nor will accept the plea even if Jagan himself wants to come back to the parent party. With Vayalar's clarification, the chances of Jagan getting back to Congress looks bleak.

The reports of change of Chief Minister surfaced as Vayalar Ravi came to the state when Kiran Kumar Reddy was in Delhi to attend couple of meeting. However, the senior leader rubbished them by saying Kiran Kumar Reddy will continue in the post and his mission is only to sort out the administration lapses and to strengthen the party in the state.

Admitting that he received several complaints from the party leaders and cadre, Vayalar Ravi said all the issues need to be addressed to retain victory in the 2014 polls. Congress hopes that Vayalar's mission will improve the prospects of the party in the upcoming by-elections for Nellore Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly constituencies.

Botsa comes up with cunning strategy

PCC chief Botsa Satyanarayana has comes up with a new strategy to prove that his name was unnecessarily dragged into the liquor mafia. He is likely to meet chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy soon to appeal for the cancellation of all the liquor licences owned by white ration card holders in the state.

During the investigation, the ACB Officials found that the majority of the liquor licences in the state are in the name of white card holders, who comes under the below-poverty line. Politicians have used the poor people as their benamis to get the grip on the liquor trade. It may be recalled that Botsa has written a letter to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy demanding the cancellation of the ration cards of the people who are having liquor licences, after his name surfaced during the ACB raids on liquor syndicates all over the state. However, this move by the PCC Chief backfired as TDP alleged that Congress leaders were trying to make the below-poverty line people scapegoats by cancelling their ration cards.

Botsa is well aware of the fact that government is not in a position to cancel the liquor licenses as it will affect the revenue. So, he played this card to mount pressure on CM Kiran and also to counter the allegations from his rivals. In fact, within two months all the liquor trade licences are going to expire. So, even if the government dares to cancel the licenses the loss for Botsa will be minimal.

'The End' card for CM Kiran

The talk in the political circles is that the outcome of the upcoming by-polls will decide the future of chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy.

After Kiran Kumar Reddy took charge as chief minister, the Congress party failed to win atleast a single seat in any of the by-elections. The upcoming by-polls will be test for Kiran and his longevity as CM will depend on the results. If Kiran fails to make Congress win atleast half of the 18 Assembly seats where the by-elections will be held, then the High Command may choose someone else to replace him.

The by-elections will be held in 18 Assembly constituencies and Nellore Lok Sabha constituency. About 16 of these 18 Assembly seats and the single Lok Sabha seat were won by Congress in the 2009 polls. The other two seats belong to PRP. One of them fell vacant after the disqualification of Shobha Nagi Reddy by Speaker for defy party whip during No Confidence Motion against government and the other fell vacant due to the resignation of Chiru as Turupati MLA after he was nominated to the upper house. Retaining these constituencies will be very crucial for the survival of the party in the state.

Congress targets YSR, dug its own grave

The state Congress leaders strategy to target YS Jagan by questioning the caste and religious of former chief minister late YS Rajasekhar Reddy has backfired, as the YSR Congress leaders has launched a counter-attack against AICC chief Sonia Gandhi.

Congress leaders tried to project YSR as a Christian, to woo the strong Reddy community voters who were sailing with Jagan. To counter Congress party's move, now YSR Congress leaders were questioning the nationality of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. "The Congress leaders who are making a hue and cry about the caste and religion of YSR should first question the nationality of their party chief Sonia Gandhi. The true colors of Congress were exposed now with the caste politics they have been playing," said a YSRC leader.

Political analysts say, the dalit-Christians (who were a traditional vote bank of Congress) are angry with the YSR's Christianity issue raised by the Congress party. There are chances that they may distance Congress and join the YSR party in future. Congress has dug its own grave by touching sensitive issue!

'Vayalar Ravi Goes Back With Suitcase'

Off course, any person travelling from such a long distance will carry suitcase that fits all of his files, clothes and accessories. We are not talking about the one he comes with, but the one he takes along from Hyderabad.

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu accused that any Delhi leader coming here to listen and review the situation of state, goes back with a suitcase in hand, but does nothing. 'Corrupt congress government is selling the welfare of state for their own wellbeing', the opposition leader cracked. Naidu feels that Congress is passing days with its internal fights for power, but not troubleshooting the problems of state. However, his comments are directly taking their target at Vayalar Ravi, who is in state to monitor and control the extreme situations in state congress.

Observers are saying that Naidu is not at all giving a breathing space to Congress, even though they are aiming at doing something good. How big his shouts may be, by-poll win matters!

Vayalar Ravi's soft corner towards YSR

Union minister and Congress High Command's ambassador to the state, Vayalar Ravi, stated that he is against targeting former chief minister late YS Rajasekhar Reddy to trouble YSR Congress president YS Jagan.

"YSR is a good friend of mine. It's unfair to corner a person who is no more," he said.

The senior party leader called YS Jagan as boy, hinting that the young leader has just started his political career. He, however, admitted that there is threat to Congress party from him.

Vayalar also clarified that his job is resolve the internal issues in the state Congress and to bring back the party on track, in the wake of by-elections for 18 constituencies. He interacted with several party leaders to assess the situation in the state. On the other hand, complaints poured in from party cadre and leaders.

Can BJP Oust Congress In AP?

Bharatiya Janata Party is taking an edge over other parties in many states as per political observations. Yesterday, the party swept the Muncipal Corporation of Delhi elections with stupendous majority. Can they show the same in AP to oust Congress?

BJP has set trend in AP by winning a seat in Telangana during the recent by-poll. It shocked not only TRS, but the jolts are felt by Congress sleuths too. Yesterday's win in Delhi is an example of how people believe in BJP's words that Congress is a corruption-hit government with inefficiency in controlling the rising commodity prices. What are thought as strong holds of Congress in Delhi are simply swept away by the Lotuswalas. Observers are saying that BJP may play a key role in the coming by-polls of AP too.

One can expect them to spring a surprise as they are not tagged with this caste agenda in AP state, though there is a chance of secular agenda, say observers. However, a strong leadership is not present in state's BJP and is limited between few leaders like Kishan Reddy, Venkaiah Naidu and Bandaru Dattatreya. Let us wait for a couple of months to see whether BJP could create waves or not!

'Delhi Still Considers T-Issue In Lighter Vein'

With high-commands 'dootha' wandering in Hyderabad, T-Cong leaders expected something is in store for them. But, Vayalar Ravi's lighter talk about this burning issue gave them a slap in face.

'That is an old issue, there is nothing new to discuss about it', Vayalar Ravi reacted when asked about T-issue discussion. He is in state to completely understand the situation of AP and AP Congress. 'I know that problem and T-cong leaders spoke to me in Delhi about it', he later patched up his words. T-leaders are saying that Congress is worried about the outcome of by-polls in the 18 constituencies but not any other issue.

'Congress' Delhi leaders are still taking T-issue in a lighter vein and they will pay a price for it in the coming general elections', TRS leaders said. What looks like the main agenda of Congress is resolving differences between Botsa and CM Kiran and making the party victorious in by-polls. Surprisingly, Kiran will not be available in Hyderabad for the next two days too. So, what Botsa and Vayalar Ravi will plan in Gandhi Bhavan is to be seen!

Vayalar Ravi reveals truth about Kiran And Botsa

Finally, Congress ambassador from Delhi to assess the situation of party in state, Vayalar Ravi has spoken to media. He simply scrapped that complaints always come against rulers and there is no need to take them serious, in connection with Kiran-Botsa issue.

Vayalar Ravi stated that they have reports that Chief Minister Kiran and PCC Chief Botsa Satynarayana are doing well. He confirms that he is not here to think about change in leadership and there is no conflict at all between them. 'I'm here to interact with CM, PCC chief and other congress leaders regarding political situation in state.

Practice in Congress party usually is to review performance in every state and that is what I'm doing since I arrived last night', said Vayalar Ravi. He clarified that Ghulam Azad is busy with international meets and ministerial works and hence the high command has sent him here. A speck of smile can be seen on Botsa's face, who is sitting aside this Delhi leader.

Liquor King's Son arrested in land encroachment case

Liquor baron and former TTD Chairman Adikesavulu Naidu's Son Srinivas Naidu was arrested on Monday under the charges of trespassing into a private property and demolishing a room constructed in the premises. The Medchal police have booked criminal cases against him.

Along with his associates and few workers, Srinivas Naidu entered into the three acre land in survey number 806 in Medchal and encroached the land. He also threatened the Prasad Seeds management of dire consequences if they hadn't stayed away from the land.

Prasad Seeds management, which claims to be actual owner of the property, lodged complaint against Srinivas Naidu. Cases were booked against him under sections 506  (Criminal intimidation), 447 (Criminal trespassing) and 427 (Mischief and thereby causing damage to property) of Indian Penal Code (IPC).