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.

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.

Why Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy should resign?

Andhra Pradesh Chief minister Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy is in big trouble. Though YSR faced criticism from opposition without much trouble in the Assembly, it is difficult to escape from legal hurdles. Affidavits submitted by Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy before 2004 assembly elections will land me in the trouble if Telugu Desam party seeks legal action.

Above document is the Affidavit with details of Immovable assets submitted by our Chief Minister to the election commision during 2004 Assembly elections.

He submitted affidavits without showing his 10 acres of land (which is recently surrendered to Govt.) As per rules, he can be prosecuted and may even put him in jail.

Some other surprises:

Cost of Jewellary of his wife: Rs. 25,25,255 ( almost 3,000 grams of gold)

His computer cost is Rs. 75,000 in 2004. What is the system configuration?

You will find many surprises if you go through the documents. Is Income tax department sleeping?

Source: Archieves of Election commision of India.

Please comment on Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy assets.

Why Telugu Desam and Congress are attacking KCR?

In the Karimnagar byelections campaign, TDP and Congress are attacking Telangana Rashtra Samithi President K. Chandrasekhar rao.

Telugu Desam President N.Chandrababu Naidu and Chief Minister Y.S Rajasekhar Reddy, in their road shows, criticised KCR with strong words leaving Congress and TDP respectively.

Major reason for this change is Vote calculations.

Of all the 14 lakh votes in Karimnagar, 6-7 lakh voters are traditionally voted for Telugu Desam and Congress.

Remaining voters are volatile voters - voted basing on emotions and trends.

TRS has high hopes on these emotional voters. So, YSR and Babu tried to make an impression on these voters who are currently supporting TRS.

If they change their minds, it will make life difficult for TRS president KCR.

We have to wait to see the final result to know the voter's minds.