Can Chiranjeevi create history like NTR?

Chiranjeevi was dragged into political discussions by fans and media even though he doesn’t utter a single word on his political motives. According to rumours, Chiranjeevi is in consultation with his close aides regarding his political plans and he may announce his new party after Sankranthi festival. As per sources, he wants to start a political party with new agenda with the help of young and dynamic leaders. But political hopefuls and opposition leaders are trying to place “Kapu card” on Chiranjeevi. It is interesting to see how Chiranjeevi can handle this caste image which was imposed on him even before he enters into politics. Political observers are asking few interesting questions:

1. Is there any space left for new political outfit?

In 1983, NTR easily came to power just within 9 months of Telugu Desam inception due to huge political vacuum.

But Chiranjeevi can win if he can successfully mobilise “unhappy communities” with new agenda. He may face problems in Rayalaseema and Telangana but he may emerge as largest party in coastal Andhra. It will be difficult for him to sweep polls as NTR did in 1983.

2. Can Chiranjeevi emulate NTR?

NTR used his charisma, exceptional oratory skills, media and political vacuum to the maximum to decimate Congress party. Congress leaders underestimated NTR’s ability and paid the price.
But this time, TDP and Congress are not underestimating Chiranjeevi. But Chiranjeevi created good image among people through his social activities like blood banks and eye banks.

Chiranjeevi may not get media support as it was enjoyed by NTR in 1983. Congress and TDP may do anything to spoil his political aspirations.

3. Can BCs support Chiranjeevi?

NTR came to power by successfully combining Kamma’s money power and BCs statistical power (number). Can Kapu + BC alliance come to power? We have to wait and watch.

4. Can he get support from non-Kapu fans?

It is the most crucial question. If fans from other castes (except Kapu and BC) support him politically, he may easily win 2009 assembly elections.

According to my small survey in Ongole, 30% of fans from other castes are not supporting his political ambitions. They want to see him as “Andarivadu” but not as “Kondarivadu”.

5. Available time:

NTR had just 9 months in 1982 but Chiranjeevi has 18 months to win next Assembly elections.

6. Political rivals:

NTR has lesser rivals in the state in 1983 but he faced charismatic leader like Indira Gandhi. Chiranjeevi has to face strong local leaders like Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu in the state to win polls.

We have to wait and watch his political moves before coming to conclusion. Will Chiranjeevi really enter politics?

Please share your opinion.

Hyderabad blasts- Sleepy Andhra Government

Two blasts at Lumbini Park and Gokul chat rocked Hyderabad and created tremors among its peace loving people. It exposed negligence of Government and Police people in protecting ordinary citizens. Chief Minister enhances his security according to his wish and uses intelligence department for his political purposes. This sleepy Government ignored intelligence warnings about blasts and more vigilant in monitoring activities of Telugu newspapers and Margadarsi financiers. It releases hardcore terrorists and ignores attacks on ordinary citizens for political gains. All this made our Hyderabad – a hot bed for Terrorist activities. Have you seen chaos at bus stops near Secunderabad Rail station? There are not even minimum security arrangements. Everyone knows that Hyderabad is in the Terrorists hit list and crowded places are their target areas. Police Department is busier in land settlements and Intelligence department is busy in Margadarsi episode. They don’t provide minimum security at Railway stations, Bus Stations and at parks (even on weekends).
Ex.1: Government transferred Hyderabad Commissioner A.K. Mohanti to gain MIM support in Karimnagar by-elections. Mohanti tried to destroy terrorist breeding camps in old city of Hyderabad. His mistake is arresting terrorist supporters (some are MIM activists according to media).

Lesson from this incident: Never try to suppress terrorist activists and arrest terrorist supporters. Andhra Pradesh is in the hands of worst administrator who can do any thing for political gains.

Ex. 2: MIM leaders and activists attacked Taslima Nasreen and she narrowly escaped from them. But Police registered case against woman writer. Government gave a blind eye to these activities for political gains. Do you think that this Government will protect ordinary citizens?

Lesson: Politics is more important than peace.

Can this Government save ordinary citizens? Can this Government control Terrorist activities? Can we enjoy evenings with family and friends at Tank bund? Can our Police destroy terrorist breeding spots in Old city? Can peace take more precedence over politics?

Please share your views on Hyderabad blasts.

Image Courtesy: Eenadu.

New ministers in Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy cabinet

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy will expand his cabinet by including 17 new members tomorrow. Most of the new members are seniors and powerful leaders. No member from present cabinet will be removed in this expansion.

New Cabinet Ministers:

1. Anam Ramanarayana Reddy – Nellore
2. Mandali Buddha Prasad - Krishna
3. P. Subhash Chandra Bose –East Godavari
4. Mukhesh Goud – Hyderabad
5. Maganti Babu – Dendulur, West Godavari
6. M. Venkata Ramana Rao –Kuchinapudi, Guntur
7. R. Chenga Reddy – Chittoor
8. G. Aruna Kumari – Chandragiri, Chittoor
9. T. Jeevan reddy – Jagityal, Karimnagar
10. R. Damodar Reddy – Tungaturti, Nalgonda
11. M. Hanumantha Rao – Mangalagiri, Guntur
12. K. Krishna Reddy – Narasaraopet, Guntur
13. S. Chandrasekhar – Paler, Khammam
14. V. Venkateswara Rao – Kothagudem, Khammam
15. G. Chinnareddy – Mahaboobnagar
16. J. Ratnakar Rao –Buggaram, Karimnagar
17. D. Rajanarsimha – Andhole, Medak

Regional developmental boards:

Seniors are made the chairmen of these boards.
1. Telangana – U. Purushotthama Reddy, Nalgonda
2. Rayalaseema – G. Muddukrishnama Naidu, Puttoor, Chittoor
3. Coastal Andhra – G. Venkata Reddy, Bapatla, Guntur
4. North Andhra – P. Sambasiva raju, Vijayanagaram

Deputy speaker of Assembly – Kuthuhalamma, Chittoor
Deputy Speaker of Council – Md. Johny, Guntur

Guntur and Chittoor districts got maximum benefit in this expansion.

Can YSR win 2009 Assembly elections with this cabinet? May be not.

Review - 'Great Andhra' Telugu Gossips site

Great Andhra.com is a complete source for upto date gossips happening in Andhra Pradesh. It updates Telugu gossips regularly mainly about Andhra Politics and Telugu movies and Actresses. It seems to have sources in all political parties, Media cirlces and telugu cine industry. Its inside stories are very authenticated and you can get complete idea on inside Andhra Pradesh.

You can watch Telugu movies or buy audio albums just based on its reviews. It weekly updates top 10 telugu audio songs and top 5 telugu movies.

It seems to be against Telugu Desam and partially supports Congress.

Its movie and audio reviews are authoratative while Polical views are partial. The way it highlighted "Undavalli" is sending wrong signals.

Visit the Telugu gossips site.

Telugu Actor Chiranjeevi into Andhra Pradesh Politics?

Andhra Pradesh politics are hot with the latest rumours about Telugu movie Megastar Chiranjeevi's political entrance. As per rumours, If Telangana is separated from Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi will enter into politics with a new regional party.

Hyderabad political circles are discussing pros and cons even before his announcement. So, I am discussing here about the political fortunes of Chiranjeevi.

Megastar's Advantages :

1. Chiranjeevi is the most popular telugu cine hero and commands a huge popularity.

2. His social activities like (Blood donation and Eye donation) helped so many poor people.

3. He is a legend in his Kapu community and very popular in in some BC Communities like Balija.

4. He is a rare cine personality who little egoism and mingles well with all sections.

5. Chiranjeevi commands huge fan following in the whole state especially in the coastal belt.

6. In the politically active Godavari districts, He can get maximum seats.

7. His clean image may help for his party to get more neutral votes.

Chiranjeevi's Disadvantages :

1. There is no political vaccum in the Andhra Pradesh with Telugu Desam and Congress have permanent vote banks.

2. He is not that much popular with elders and rural people compared to youth.

3. He is not that popular in other communities compared to Kapu caste people.

4. All fans may not like him politically as caste combinations came into prominence.

5. His Cola ads and other controversies may gain prominence once he enters into politics.

6. It may be difficult for his party to get honest candidates to contest elections.

7. His political inexperience may cost him in today's dirty politics.

Please share your opinion on Chiranjeevi's political fortunes.

Caste based voting in Andhra Pradesh

Based on research paper prepared by K C Suri,

45% of voters felt that one should vote for one's caste members.

69.3% of reddys voted for the congress while only 21.7% supported the TDP.

Among Kammas, 51.7% voted for the Telugu Desam Party while only 31% voted for Congress Party.

The Kapus are divided between TDP and Congress. 46.9% voted for Congress and 35.7% voted for TDP.

OBCs - 52 percent for congress and 37.1 percent for telugu desam party.

SCs - 71% for congress and 17.4% fot TDP.

While 67.7% minorities voted for congress and 21.9% for TDP.

So, Congress has more consistent and traditional vote Bank than Telugu desam Party.

More number of Neutral (not caste sensitive) voters are voting for TDP. That is the reason behind Telugu Desam's 16 year rule in the last 23 years.

In Andhra Pradesh, as per political observers, Reddys and SCs vote for Congress Party while Kammas and BCs vote for Telugu Desam Party.

Most surprising aspect of this survey is that if their caste candidate contest for their rival party, they still voted for him.

Caste is shining in Andhra Pradesh. Please share your opinion on caste based politics.