There is nothing like a neutral opinion of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Either you love him or hate him. He commands extreme loyalty from his supporters. For them he is modern Robin Hood. Born for the masses and welfare of the needy. He sustains remarkable energy levels. No other politician in the state's history traveled as widely across the state as Jagan, without elections even on the horizon. He commands huge crowds at this rallies. Always smiles and keeps his cool on most of the occasions. Unlike most of the ultra-rich Andhra Pradesh politicians Jagan never claimed either he is poor or innocent. His was not a rags to riches story. His father, late YS Rajasekhar Reddy - and his grandfather Raja Reddy were rich by any standard during their own life times. For decades, this family hold on Kadapa political scene is near complete. Let it be in Congress or outside Congress, Kadapa remained their fortress.
For his critics, Jagan is an unethical and corrupt person to the core. He misused his father's power to the core and amassed billions of dollars. These figures are wide and varied. At one end, the estimated wealth crosses in excess of Rs 50,000 crores (that is Rs 500, 000 millions or US $1billion). His bete noire claim it could be even four times. This staggering amount of wealth has been accumulated in a short span of about 5 years. Even by richer country standards making $1billion per year is not a mean task. However, officially Jagan declared asserts worth Rs 365 crores. At the same time, his wife owns assets worth 10 times more than himself. Going by norm as it is the case with most of the political and business class, his overall assets must be worth many time more. Besides misusing his father's power and amassing huge wealth, other chief allegation of his critics is centered his violent politics which is a norm in faction ridden Rayalaseema region. His name has been quoted by his opponents and their associated media - specially around the high profile murder of Paritala Ravi (Incidentally, Ravi himself was a product of the violent Rayalaseema politics, with many murder cases tagged to his name).
For neutral observers, Jagan is a strewed and power hungry politician. Soon after his father came to power, he started a big media company. Despite all the dubious accounts on it's genesis, Sakshi became a platform for providing alternative version and views to public. Until that point, Congress in the state did not have a vernacular media to provide a platform or support. Incidentally, Sakshi on some occasions successfully proved the dubious dealings of media baron Ramoji Rao with Eenadu facade that dented the reputation. Under the current jinxed circumstances, it is Sakshi providing Jagan with a saving grace - against a coordinated and scripted onslaught.
Jagan is a staunch Christian. Like Nehru-Gandhi family - Reddy tag is for public consumption. Jagan's great grandfathers' were converted Christians and there is no ambiguity. He is neither hypocritical like Rahul Gandhi who recently proclaimed himself a Brahmin. Rahul's mother Sonia Gandhi is Catholic, his father Rajiv Gandhi was born to a Hindu mother (Indira Gandhi) and a Parsi (Feroz Gandhi) with some claim that Feroz is of Muslim origins than Parsi . Interestingly, while many attributed YSR's political power and blessing from Delhi to his Christian faith (his master Sonia's faith), for Jagan it never mattered when he called shots at Sonia Gandhi.
Both Jagan and his father, know how to get best of their hereditary tags. In a nutshell, Jagan is acceptable face of dalits and dalit Christians who are the significant vote bank. His Reddy tag is good for Reddy dominated state politics. His wealth is good for the upper class opportunists like Businessmen and entrepreneurs. Going by the list of his close associates and benefactors from his father's time - most of them are Kamma's and few Reddi's. His party is filled with Kapu's who have been left in isolation by Chiranjeevi who is no more than a disaster in politics.
The arrest of Mopidevi Venkatarama, who comes from a backward class - provides the debating opportunity while, the upper caste ministers who have been charged have been spared for now from sending behind the bars. Jagan is strewed enough to exploit the opportunities. Not the least, there is no better time and opportunity to revive the Telugu people pride. No one stands a better chance than Jagan Mohan Reddy. Even his critics silently admit his public popularity. Perhaps, Jagan's direct confrontation with Congress high command may stem from his political acumen that Gandhi's power at Delhi is fast shrinking and it is the time of powerful regional satraps to decide who would sit in Delhi gaddi.
If I were to have Rs 50,000 crores or 4 times that amount - what would have I done? Why should I slog on the streets - day and night. Pick a direct confrontation with the most powerful political Gandhi family? Launch concurrent battle fronts with multiple opponents? Claim for a Chief Minister gaddi while father body was lying in state? Start a political party and take on do or die battles? Remain in public eye for wrong reasons? Risk getting arrested? and expose oneself and become vulnerable?
The singular answer is Jaganmohan Reddy is not from the standard school of politicians. He comes with incessant energy levels and Leading from the front mindset. Since NT Ramarao, on other politician in the state stirred so much of interest, passion and public debate in the state politics. Like his father, who struggled all along his political career, Jagan political career as well is a bumpy ride thus far. What ever is likely to happen in the coming months, for now - only one who can silence Jagan looks like Jagan himself. His critics and supports may continue to differ widely on opinions and views but, Jagan till now proved to be a strong willed, resilient and rock solid personality.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Jagan - On road to becoming a Hero
Half is my effort or Half is God's blessing. Or it is the case that, a third is my hard work, a third is Yellow media and finally a third is Delhi's incapability? All in all, Jagan is mostly likely be a hero in coming days. Having come this far, CBI cannot backtrack on the case and accusations made against Jaganmohan Reddy. If it back tracks, Jagan is going to see early victory and vindication. If get's arrested, the state will see another crisis and eventually Jagan with his tremendous energy and resources would know how to turn the event for his success. And finally, if CBI presents the case in the Court - on circumstantial evidences - Government and CBI would loose the case. This is going to be a triple whammy for all the forces that have been waging both a direct and indirect war against Jagan.
Who are these three? On the top of the list is Ramoji Rao of Eenadu. A single day would not pass without making wide allegations and seemingly acceptable facts of culpability of both Jagan and YS Rajasekhar Reddy. Even if the adage that repeated lies may eventually be accepted as facts is true, due to intense personal apathy - Ramoji Rao is risking the credibility of his Eenadu which has been house hold name for decades. In this battle, David and Goliath resembling story, Jagan is having all the long term advantage. At some point, Jagan would definitely thank Eenadu and Ramoji Rao for all the free coverage and their efforts to keep him alive in public memory.
The second force is Madam Sonia Gandhi and her high command. They have applied same strategy of nullifying their bitter enemies by using CBI as their front end tool. However, Sonia and her team failed to realize that Jagan is now most popular mass leader in the state and command significant following. With the state congress, never in such a dire state for at least 3 decades, and a dysfunctional government, failing opposition party, people in the state are desperately looking for a change. Jagan fits into the shoes well. By pushing CBI, Congress is now likely help Jagan by failing to prove his culpability in the illegal assets case. If this happens, the only black mark on Jagan will erase for good and he will have a free run.
The third factor is ubiquitous caste factor. All signs around point that Congress is now moving towards, Kapu community. With Telugu Desam branded now a pro-Kamma Party - the powerful Reddy community is now at cross roads. If it is certain that the Kiran Kumar Reddy will be replaced, by a non-Reddy Telengana Leader -then the questions become deeper and probing. With considerable evidence that people are least bothered about the corruption allegations against YSR family by handing them sound victories in the elections - Jagan is slowly providing to be acceptable leader. All the other 'discarded' castes will slowly drift towards Jagan.
I still doubt if Jagan will win a landslide in 2014, but he will remain a strong contender for a such result provided he make rights moves and the rest of his enemies continue to repeat mistakes based on a wrong agenda.
Who are these three? On the top of the list is Ramoji Rao of Eenadu. A single day would not pass without making wide allegations and seemingly acceptable facts of culpability of both Jagan and YS Rajasekhar Reddy. Even if the adage that repeated lies may eventually be accepted as facts is true, due to intense personal apathy - Ramoji Rao is risking the credibility of his Eenadu which has been house hold name for decades. In this battle, David and Goliath resembling story, Jagan is having all the long term advantage. At some point, Jagan would definitely thank Eenadu and Ramoji Rao for all the free coverage and their efforts to keep him alive in public memory.
The second force is Madam Sonia Gandhi and her high command. They have applied same strategy of nullifying their bitter enemies by using CBI as their front end tool. However, Sonia and her team failed to realize that Jagan is now most popular mass leader in the state and command significant following. With the state congress, never in such a dire state for at least 3 decades, and a dysfunctional government, failing opposition party, people in the state are desperately looking for a change. Jagan fits into the shoes well. By pushing CBI, Congress is now likely help Jagan by failing to prove his culpability in the illegal assets case. If this happens, the only black mark on Jagan will erase for good and he will have a free run.
The third factor is ubiquitous caste factor. All signs around point that Congress is now moving towards, Kapu community. With Telugu Desam branded now a pro-Kamma Party - the powerful Reddy community is now at cross roads. If it is certain that the Kiran Kumar Reddy will be replaced, by a non-Reddy Telengana Leader -then the questions become deeper and probing. With considerable evidence that people are least bothered about the corruption allegations against YSR family by handing them sound victories in the elections - Jagan is slowly providing to be acceptable leader. All the other 'discarded' castes will slowly drift towards Jagan.
I still doubt if Jagan will win a landslide in 2014, but he will remain a strong contender for a such result provided he make rights moves and the rest of his enemies continue to repeat mistakes based on a wrong agenda.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Chiranjeevi - The Mega Disaster
Despite the persistent political chaos in Andhra Pradesh, 2011 elevated the fortunes of many leaders in the bargain politics. Without getting anything substantial even after bringing the State virtually to grinding halt for more than two months, K Chandrasekhar Rao remains the powerful political force. Lacking almost all the qualities needed to run an Indian State in the modern times, Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy's political graph swung into a bull territory. Botsa, the new PCC chief emerged equally a powerful entity in the State political scene this year. Despite the onslaught from CBI (read Congress High Command) YS Jaganmohan Reddy remains evergreen, dynamic, heroic and the potential political bulldozer. Despite being in political oblivion for most of the year, fortunes of Chandrababu Naidu and his Telugu Desam Party (TDP) have surprisingly on uptrend. KK, Kaka and VH the self proclaimed Telangana heroes have been squared up by the Delhi political bosses.
This leaves, the Megastar Chiranjeevi who moved from reasonably commanding position with in the state political scene to a damp squib. I think, Chiranjeevi represents a text book case for any politician in the state - "how to fail?". Chiru started with a hype. Just taking a single page from NT Rama Rao meteoric raise in the politics. Just because, he was in a similar position in Tollywood as undisputed number#1 hero, like NTR - Chiru thought that he could repeat the same magic and become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Chiru is not NTR let it be on silver screen or in politics.
NTR had a clear vision. His vision stems from the then prevailing pathetic political scenario in AP. Unlike Chiranjeevi, NTR was a learned man. He was emotional yet had lot of clarity. He was eccentric yet, there was consistency. He was independent yet, a first class leader. He dared to challenge, worked against odds and delivered to the people on promises. He attracted the young and talented. Finally, NTR cultivated his political base - predominately around the backward classes who until then had no political representation in the state Though he had his own share of failures, on the balance - NTR status is legendary.
Chiranjeevi had no vision. His ambition was to become Chief Minister with out cultivation of a strong political base. Despite coming from a numerously strong Kapu Community, Chiru was defeated in his political heartland - Palacole. Chiru was emotional but had no vision. He could not convey a meaningful message. Unlike NTR, this time Chiru was facing perhaps two of the strongest political leaders in YSR and CBN. Chiru's understanding of social, political and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh was below the par of a X class student. By any measure he is not a learned man. Chiru, did not have stamina and conviction that he could make it to the top. He basically took a gamble around his screen image. He sold his brand name and in the process made a personal fortune for himself. In this internet era, Chiru's Public relation skills are at best counter productive.
Nurturing and cultivating a political base is key for a Leaders' success (Manmohan Singh is no exception though his political base is just around a single square plot of land - 10, Janpath). Even the so called modern mass leader, Y S Rajasekhar Reddy is no exception. He toiled hard for decades and cultivated his own political back yard regionally, on caste and religious lines, and at the national level.
Election records clearly indicate that, but for Chiranjeevi entry Congress would have lost 2009 elections. Then with his 18 member elected MLA count, Chiru saved Kiran Kumar Reddy Government in 2011. The Two big services to the AP state!. In the process, from a position of the Leader of a political party, he zeroed himself to nothing. Even Majlis with a mere strength of 5 members know better of bargaining politics than novice Chiranjeevi.
Now, Chiranjeevi ambitions have zeroed to a Cabinet post either at Delhi or in Hyderabad. Chiranjeevi despite all the public display of his comical statements and emotions does not understand the Congress and Delhi High Command. Congress in a nutshell is a Trading Party. This means, one should bring something on the table - to get something back in return. Ajit Singh brought 5 MP's and a huge percentage of votes that would add up to Congress in upcoming UP elections. Sharad Pawar, Karunanidhi or Mamata Benerjee all have something to trade - otherwise a constant threat to government and it's survival.
Chiranjeevi and his 18 numbers have no real value. Congress can easily buy them off at any time. Chiranjeevi does not have a political base (like Majlis), Political acumen (like PV), brand integrity (like Manmohan Singh), backroom maneuvering skills (Kavuri or Rayapati), mass following (like KCR), money (like Lagadapati or Jagan) and finally with in his own Kapu Community he is not even the strongest leader (like Botsa). This leaves Chiranjeevi with the tainted silver screen legacy. When the next elections come up, Chiru is not even a guaranteed crowd puller (perhaps, he will have to compete with the likes of NTR Jr, who is a better orator by yards).
In summary, if there is no intrinsic value to put on the table and trade - with in Congress party there won't be any value or recognition. Unless something extraordinary happens, 2011 marks the end of Chiranjeevi political career. He may dream of Cabinet berths but High Command would not bless with anything substantial. Chiranjeevi is in no better position than the "intelligent" lawyer he played in one of his blockbuster movie Abhilasha. Ironically, the screen name also was Chiranjeevi.
It is a Mega disaster!
This leaves, the Megastar Chiranjeevi who moved from reasonably commanding position with in the state political scene to a damp squib. I think, Chiranjeevi represents a text book case for any politician in the state - "how to fail?". Chiru started with a hype. Just taking a single page from NT Rama Rao meteoric raise in the politics. Just because, he was in a similar position in Tollywood as undisputed number#1 hero, like NTR - Chiru thought that he could repeat the same magic and become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Chiru is not NTR let it be on silver screen or in politics.
NTR had a clear vision. His vision stems from the then prevailing pathetic political scenario in AP. Unlike Chiranjeevi, NTR was a learned man. He was emotional yet had lot of clarity. He was eccentric yet, there was consistency. He was independent yet, a first class leader. He dared to challenge, worked against odds and delivered to the people on promises. He attracted the young and talented. Finally, NTR cultivated his political base - predominately around the backward classes who until then had no political representation in the state Though he had his own share of failures, on the balance - NTR status is legendary.
Chiranjeevi had no vision. His ambition was to become Chief Minister with out cultivation of a strong political base. Despite coming from a numerously strong Kapu Community, Chiru was defeated in his political heartland - Palacole. Chiru was emotional but had no vision. He could not convey a meaningful message. Unlike NTR, this time Chiru was facing perhaps two of the strongest political leaders in YSR and CBN. Chiru's understanding of social, political and cultural history of Andhra Pradesh was below the par of a X class student. By any measure he is not a learned man. Chiru, did not have stamina and conviction that he could make it to the top. He basically took a gamble around his screen image. He sold his brand name and in the process made a personal fortune for himself. In this internet era, Chiru's Public relation skills are at best counter productive.
Nurturing and cultivating a political base is key for a Leaders' success (Manmohan Singh is no exception though his political base is just around a single square plot of land - 10, Janpath). Even the so called modern mass leader, Y S Rajasekhar Reddy is no exception. He toiled hard for decades and cultivated his own political back yard regionally, on caste and religious lines, and at the national level.
Election records clearly indicate that, but for Chiranjeevi entry Congress would have lost 2009 elections. Then with his 18 member elected MLA count, Chiru saved Kiran Kumar Reddy Government in 2011. The Two big services to the AP state!. In the process, from a position of the Leader of a political party, he zeroed himself to nothing. Even Majlis with a mere strength of 5 members know better of bargaining politics than novice Chiranjeevi.
Now, Chiranjeevi ambitions have zeroed to a Cabinet post either at Delhi or in Hyderabad. Chiranjeevi despite all the public display of his comical statements and emotions does not understand the Congress and Delhi High Command. Congress in a nutshell is a Trading Party. This means, one should bring something on the table - to get something back in return. Ajit Singh brought 5 MP's and a huge percentage of votes that would add up to Congress in upcoming UP elections. Sharad Pawar, Karunanidhi or Mamata Benerjee all have something to trade - otherwise a constant threat to government and it's survival.
Chiranjeevi and his 18 numbers have no real value. Congress can easily buy them off at any time. Chiranjeevi does not have a political base (like Majlis), Political acumen (like PV), brand integrity (like Manmohan Singh), backroom maneuvering skills (Kavuri or Rayapati), mass following (like KCR), money (like Lagadapati or Jagan) and finally with in his own Kapu Community he is not even the strongest leader (like Botsa). This leaves Chiranjeevi with the tainted silver screen legacy. When the next elections come up, Chiru is not even a guaranteed crowd puller (perhaps, he will have to compete with the likes of NTR Jr, who is a better orator by yards).
In summary, if there is no intrinsic value to put on the table and trade - with in Congress party there won't be any value or recognition. Unless something extraordinary happens, 2011 marks the end of Chiranjeevi political career. He may dream of Cabinet berths but High Command would not bless with anything substantial. Chiranjeevi is in no better position than the "intelligent" lawyer he played in one of his blockbuster movie Abhilasha. Ironically, the screen name also was Chiranjeevi.
It is a Mega disaster!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Kadapa and Pulivendula fight to Finish
No single election would have ever decided the future of so many politicians and political parties in Andhra Pradesh state. For winners and losers their future would never be same again - and here comes mother of all political battles, Kadapa and Pulivendula.
Let's start with YS Jaganmohan Reddy (today officially declared the richest politician in India). If he and his mother Vijayalakshmi could not win both the seats - for now Jagan political future is over. For all the firebrand displays, the muscle power and the mobilization of resources - this is the worst outcome. He would be deserted by everyone including his closed and most vocal supporters. Jagan would be attacked at his business foundations and it would be impossible for him to survive the mighty congress and Yellow Media onslaught. The biggest beneficiaries of this outcome: Ramoji Rao (Eenadu) and Vemuri Radha Krishna (Andhra Jyothy) as their media empire can pip Sakshi. For Congress and TDP on the whole it would not be any major impact - since Jagan would be written off as a flash.
If Telugu Desam Party, after all the search light operations to find a "candidate" looses both the seats to YSR Congress - it is the beginning to the end of Telugu Desam Party. Already beaten out off Telangana Region, Chandrababu Naidu could forget his dreams of 2014. Having seen the recent "proxy" revolt from Harikrishna and Nandamuri family (less Balakrishna), the key question would be "who will revive this party and bring it back to the glory days of NTR". Naidu would be a liability than an asset by any measure both for party, sympathisers and Telugu people as well. This is in a way, second best option for the Congress Party (if it comes second in the order). It can join with the Telangana Rasta Samithi (TRS) leader KCR and achieve the common objective of finishing TDP once for all. With Jagan's victory, there will be huge exodus from TDP & Congress. The time would have arrived for emergence of a true Leader with in TDP not a political manipulator like Naidu. In way, it is good for TDP provided - if a leader emerges out of the political chaos. Biggest beneficiaries of this out come: K Chandrasekhar Rao
Going by indications, the likelihood of TDP winning even a single seat is at odds. However, if out of magic - in case TDP could beat YSR Congress and Congress to win one seat, and YSR Congress wins other seat - then Andhra and Rayalaseema politics would be further fragmented. This does not help TDP revival in Telangana. There are no immediate winners or beneficiaries. But the biggest looser will be Kiran Kumar Reddy and D Shrinivas
The worst scenario is Congress winning both the seats. This will push state into further crisis. Already limping with worst administration and absence of political leadership - it would be impossible to stop Congress leaders. In a way, this is end of YSR Congress and Jagan. For TDP, Naidu may play a tone that the party never held any grip in this part of state (only if it comes second above YSR congress). YS Rajasekhara Reddy legacy is now transferred to Congress. And all Congress leaders at Hyderabad and Delhi will make it a point to finish any of YSR credible legacy into history (like it happened with PV Narasimha Rao). Biggest beneficiaries: TDP rebels and TDP Telengana leaders.
As it is generally predicted at this point, if YSR Congress wins both the seats -then without any doubt, both Congress and Telugu Desam Party would plunge into crisis. With no hope of TDP winning 2014, all equations will shift. All the fence sitters in both the parties, would come out in open. Congress high command for the first time since 1983 (after NTR shock victory), would see the biggest threat to its solid power base. And for Congress it will be beginning to end of Government in Delhi. No Congress Government formed in Delhi, without winning Andhra Pradesh. And Congress knows this - and hence it is investing all the time and energy to avoid the debacle. Biggest looser: "Prince" Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister in waiting.
Without any doubt, Kadapa and Pulivendula elections are fight to finish. Strangely, the out come of the result in either way - would not have any impact on the political fortunes of YS Vivekananda Reddy, DL Ravindra Reddy or other candidates. Everyone knows, they are just pawns in the larger political game.
For one thing, YS Jagan must be admired for his guts to take on two powerful parties.
Let's start with YS Jaganmohan Reddy (today officially declared the richest politician in India). If he and his mother Vijayalakshmi could not win both the seats - for now Jagan political future is over. For all the firebrand displays, the muscle power and the mobilization of resources - this is the worst outcome. He would be deserted by everyone including his closed and most vocal supporters. Jagan would be attacked at his business foundations and it would be impossible for him to survive the mighty congress and Yellow Media onslaught. The biggest beneficiaries of this outcome: Ramoji Rao (Eenadu) and Vemuri Radha Krishna (Andhra Jyothy) as their media empire can pip Sakshi. For Congress and TDP on the whole it would not be any major impact - since Jagan would be written off as a flash.
If Telugu Desam Party, after all the search light operations to find a "candidate" looses both the seats to YSR Congress - it is the beginning to the end of Telugu Desam Party. Already beaten out off Telangana Region, Chandrababu Naidu could forget his dreams of 2014. Having seen the recent "proxy" revolt from Harikrishna and Nandamuri family (less Balakrishna), the key question would be "who will revive this party and bring it back to the glory days of NTR". Naidu would be a liability than an asset by any measure both for party, sympathisers and Telugu people as well. This is in a way, second best option for the Congress Party (if it comes second in the order). It can join with the Telangana Rasta Samithi (TRS) leader KCR and achieve the common objective of finishing TDP once for all. With Jagan's victory, there will be huge exodus from TDP & Congress. The time would have arrived for emergence of a true Leader with in TDP not a political manipulator like Naidu. In way, it is good for TDP provided - if a leader emerges out of the political chaos. Biggest beneficiaries of this out come: K Chandrasekhar Rao
Going by indications, the likelihood of TDP winning even a single seat is at odds. However, if out of magic - in case TDP could beat YSR Congress and Congress to win one seat, and YSR Congress wins other seat - then Andhra and Rayalaseema politics would be further fragmented. This does not help TDP revival in Telangana. There are no immediate winners or beneficiaries. But the biggest looser will be Kiran Kumar Reddy and D Shrinivas
The worst scenario is Congress winning both the seats. This will push state into further crisis. Already limping with worst administration and absence of political leadership - it would be impossible to stop Congress leaders. In a way, this is end of YSR Congress and Jagan. For TDP, Naidu may play a tone that the party never held any grip in this part of state (only if it comes second above YSR congress). YS Rajasekhara Reddy legacy is now transferred to Congress. And all Congress leaders at Hyderabad and Delhi will make it a point to finish any of YSR credible legacy into history (like it happened with PV Narasimha Rao). Biggest beneficiaries: TDP rebels and TDP Telengana leaders.
As it is generally predicted at this point, if YSR Congress wins both the seats -then without any doubt, both Congress and Telugu Desam Party would plunge into crisis. With no hope of TDP winning 2014, all equations will shift. All the fence sitters in both the parties, would come out in open. Congress high command for the first time since 1983 (after NTR shock victory), would see the biggest threat to its solid power base. And for Congress it will be beginning to end of Government in Delhi. No Congress Government formed in Delhi, without winning Andhra Pradesh. And Congress knows this - and hence it is investing all the time and energy to avoid the debacle. Biggest looser: "Prince" Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister in waiting.
Without any doubt, Kadapa and Pulivendula elections are fight to finish. Strangely, the out come of the result in either way - would not have any impact on the political fortunes of YS Vivekananda Reddy, DL Ravindra Reddy or other candidates. Everyone knows, they are just pawns in the larger political game.
For one thing, YS Jagan must be admired for his guts to take on two powerful parties.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Your birth and your future in Andhra Pradesh
You need not see any panchangam (పంచాంగం) or consult any Astrologer to get your future predicted. As the saying goes "your future get's decided by birth stars or Gods". Wait, but if you are born in Andhra Pradesh then, it is decided by the Government. With 4% reservations for Muslim brothers in Andhra Pradesh, the slice is getting very clear. If you do not belong to any "Privileged" class then only option will be the political quota. Long live, the innovative democracy. If you are capable and not belonged to any of these elite classes than you are left with @12% seats. And this is called General or capable (or political) quota
See this table and the chart below.
See this table and the chart below.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Bosta Satyanarayana - Strategic positioning
Botsa Satyanarayana called the first shots - and announced, his full blown support for the bifurcation of the AP state. He was called a cheater or political opportunist by the so called Seemandhra leaders who are by and large in favour of United Andhra Pradesh. At the same time, he was complimented for his pragmatism and has been praised by the Telangana leaders who are in favour of Telangana state. Slowly, few more cabinet ministers have already started supporting the call along with Botsa's own supporters in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. This could be either overall Congress game plan or Bosta's own strategy. In case, I think Botsa has positioned himself very well. If Andhra State forms as he is suggesting - then Botsa would be the powerful leader and without any doubt will be in reckoning for Chief Minister position.
Bosta comes from the Vizianagaram district. He is a backward class - (Toorpu) Kapu leader from a backward region. And he had a meteoric raise in Andhra Pradesh politics. Since Congress came to power in 2004 - he and his family have gained an iron grip in North Coastal Andhra political scene. Despite initial hiccups, sometimes becoming a comic character for the daily news papers and TV's, Bosta clearly mastered the art of politics. Even the wily YS Rajasekhar Reddy could not challenge Bosta aspirations and as a result we have now 3 or 4 MLA's, one MP and one ZP Chairman from his family - all in Vizianagaram district! Ample demonstration of his powerful position in the state politics.
[See this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLms39wDZT8]. I think Bosta got tremendous clarity, understanding and expression of his thought. His voice shows conviction and he knows what to say and what not to say even in the live discussion.
Well, in Andhra Pradesh there are lot of perceptions. Andhra people think they are superior (I do not know in what terms) to Telangana or Rayalaseema people [that is a root cause of Telangana agitation]. Similarly even in Andhra - people from Krishna and Guntur think Godavari district people are less clever and they in turn think - Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram district people are less clever and or less superior. This is the first deceptive view of Botsa Satyanarayana. Let me now put this in perspective. Even Y S Rajasekhar Reddy was considered "less intelligent" and "less clever" or "foolish" than Chandrababu Naidu. This was the view of TDP, Naidu and even the newspapers like Eenadu and Andhrajyothy. YSR comes from Rayalaseema! But, it is now historic fact that YSR was the smartest politician of the last decade.
Moving beyond deceptions - traditionally strong leaders always come from poorer and backward regions (YSR, Naidu, PV, Rajiv, Sonia etc). Being from a backward region - Bosta is naturally positioned to be a strong leader. Secondly, Botsa is the ready answer for backward classes thirst for the political power. If we look in Andhra - there are no mass leaders. Lagdapati, Kavuri or Rayapati reach is not beyond Krishna and Guntur areas. In south, Jagan is paying price for the blunders and he is not in reckoning for the top slot except in the view of Sakshi.
No one is ready to trust Chandrababu Naidu. Perhaps if Andhra state forms the biggest casualties are Naidu and Jagan. Now coming to other equations - Kapu's would become the largest and numerically influential community in Andhra region. They are starving for power since Chiranjeevi failed miserably. While Chiranjeevi took a decision and made a blunder, Naidu by not taking any decision made a gigantic blunder. Thus thanks to Babu and Chiru, Botsa with political, monetary muscle is in best position to counter the strong Kamma, Reddy and other upper caste communities.
With the fast pace politics and rapidly changing equations - anything is possible. But, I think - Botsa is clearly positioned himself to become the Chief Minister of Andhra State or Andhra Pradesh State. Of course, in any political race - it is not the first who called the shots always won but I do not under estimate Botsa Satyanarayana or Sattibabu as he is fondly called!
Bosta comes from the Vizianagaram district. He is a backward class - (Toorpu) Kapu leader from a backward region. And he had a meteoric raise in Andhra Pradesh politics. Since Congress came to power in 2004 - he and his family have gained an iron grip in North Coastal Andhra political scene. Despite initial hiccups, sometimes becoming a comic character for the daily news papers and TV's, Bosta clearly mastered the art of politics. Even the wily YS Rajasekhar Reddy could not challenge Bosta aspirations and as a result we have now 3 or 4 MLA's, one MP and one ZP Chairman from his family - all in Vizianagaram district! Ample demonstration of his powerful position in the state politics.
[See this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLms39wDZT8]. I think Bosta got tremendous clarity, understanding and expression of his thought. His voice shows conviction and he knows what to say and what not to say even in the live discussion.
Well, in Andhra Pradesh there are lot of perceptions. Andhra people think they are superior (I do not know in what terms) to Telangana or Rayalaseema people [that is a root cause of Telangana agitation]. Similarly even in Andhra - people from Krishna and Guntur think Godavari district people are less clever and they in turn think - Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram district people are less clever and or less superior. This is the first deceptive view of Botsa Satyanarayana. Let me now put this in perspective. Even Y S Rajasekhar Reddy was considered "less intelligent" and "less clever" or "foolish" than Chandrababu Naidu. This was the view of TDP, Naidu and even the newspapers like Eenadu and Andhrajyothy. YSR comes from Rayalaseema! But, it is now historic fact that YSR was the smartest politician of the last decade.
Moving beyond deceptions - traditionally strong leaders always come from poorer and backward regions (YSR, Naidu, PV, Rajiv, Sonia etc). Being from a backward region - Bosta is naturally positioned to be a strong leader. Secondly, Botsa is the ready answer for backward classes thirst for the political power. If we look in Andhra - there are no mass leaders. Lagdapati, Kavuri or Rayapati reach is not beyond Krishna and Guntur areas. In south, Jagan is paying price for the blunders and he is not in reckoning for the top slot except in the view of Sakshi.
No one is ready to trust Chandrababu Naidu. Perhaps if Andhra state forms the biggest casualties are Naidu and Jagan. Now coming to other equations - Kapu's would become the largest and numerically influential community in Andhra region. They are starving for power since Chiranjeevi failed miserably. While Chiranjeevi took a decision and made a blunder, Naidu by not taking any decision made a gigantic blunder. Thus thanks to Babu and Chiru, Botsa with political, monetary muscle is in best position to counter the strong Kamma, Reddy and other upper caste communities.
With the fast pace politics and rapidly changing equations - anything is possible. But, I think - Botsa is clearly positioned himself to become the Chief Minister of Andhra State or Andhra Pradesh State. Of course, in any political race - it is not the first who called the shots always won but I do not under estimate Botsa Satyanarayana or Sattibabu as he is fondly called!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Last Chapter of N T Rama Rao life - and His Legacy
Today many politicians in Andhra Pradesh are bringing up the name of Nandamuri Taraka RamaRao (NTR) and claim that they are here today to carry on NTR legacy. To understand his legacy - it is important to understand the last chapter of NTR life and understand why none have moral right to take his name.
What is the background?
NT Rama Rao was the undisputed king of the Telugu Industry. He retired from the silver screen around 1982 when he launched his Telugu Desam Party. Though he acted in couple of movies in later years - fact is, since his retirement until today - no one could replace his iconic position and he remains as the only legend of the Tollywood.
What about his family?
NT RamaRao married to Basava Rama Tarakam and both had around 11 children (see Wikipedia for details). NT Rama Rao by his nature and due to his personality was never emotionally close to anyone of his children. As a matter of fact, but for the name of their father, none of NTR children could build any kind of individual credibility and reputation on their own - during NTR life time.
Personal Loss
Basava Rama Tarakam died soon after NTR became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. This could have been big emotional crisis for NTR at that age but, he could over come with his hectic national and state politics. At the same time, the emotional bond between the father and all his children started widening.
First Political Setback
Despite the landslide mandate, NTR suffered politically partly due to his own mistakes (or lack of political skills) and on account of the cunning political games played by his own people at the behest of Congress. Initially he had a huge set back when his own man Nadendla Bhaskara Rao "stabbed" and dispositioned him as CM. NTR with the wave of support from the people of Andhra Pradesh, came back to power quickly. But, this major political incident proved that - he could be vulnerable at anytime as NTR never tried to learn.
Problematic Political Style
NTR used to behave funny, cranky at times, based on some poor advise, fear or his own thinking. He donned Vivekanda get-up, telling people of the state that he became a Sanyasi. It was a general belief at that time that - NTR used to take instant decisions without understanding the political consequences. While some of those instant decisions made him Robin Hood with masses, he soon started loosing his credibility with educated class as he appeared more like a comic cartoon.
Emotional problems
Of all his sons only Balakrishna appreared promising and started building glamour and image on his own. At one point, duing his public meeting - NTR went on record saying his son Nadamuri Balakrishna would the next leader of the party and that he would carry his legacy.
What went wrong?
Two of NTR sons-in-law, Nara Chandra Babu Naidu and Daggubati Venkatestwara Rao were active in TDP. Chandra Babu Naidu, a back room operator, was in Congress when TDP was launched. He contested elections on Congress ticket but lost. Soon after that he joined TDP. Naidu was considered, hardworking, shrewed and a capable person. Soon after NTR made a public statement, NTR was "forced" to change the tone. It was believed - both the Sons-in-Law by then politically powerful, influenced NTR. Thus, though NTR wanted Balakrishna to carry on his politically legacy, it did not materisalise.
Electoral Defeat
NTR lost the third elections he faced in mid 1990's. Due to his emotional exhuberance, lack of political strategy, poor listening skills and straighforwardness - by now NTR is getting isolated. Due to this, the vaccumm created by his departed wife was becoming visible. None of his sons and daughters dared or attempted to move closer to him. NTR is becoming a lonely man
Second Marriage
At that time, Lakshmi Siva Parvathi - a married women with a teenage child became closer to NTR. This was extraodinory situation for, who knew NTR - but, NTR was no different to any septugenarian windower. They wanted emotional support. Lakshmi Parvathi filled that vaccumm. True to his nature of making instant decisions - NTR decided to marry Laksmi Parvathi. None of his family supported this decision. First she was married, secondly she does belong to their community and thirdly her reputation was questionable.
Return to Power
While the crisis on his personal life was running high, NTR returned to power with a landslide again. As promised he introduced prohibition with in seconds of assuming power. This is perhaps the most populist scheme of NTR after his trademark Rs 2 / Kg rice scheme.
Emerging Crisis
Lakshmi Parvati never remained a housewife. She started her own power centre and became a centre media attention. This was sharp contrast to NTR's first wife, who perhaps was never seen in public let alone speaking. Both these acts, started creating fractures in the party. Chandra Babu Naidu started seeing an emerging power struggle, as NTR's health was detoriating though, he was on the top of the decision making process. But the problem for Babu was, Lakshmi Parvathi started influencing - NTR more and more.
Political Stabbing
In the name of saving party Naidu with the help of NTR's family disposed NTR in a bloodless coup. Depsite all his efforts, NTR was completly isolated because everyone started blaming Lakshmi Parvati and Rama Rao not keen to discard her. He was ousted from the very party that was build from his own blood and sweat. Ramarao could not survive long enough to take a revange on the conspirators. NTR died a lonely man
What is Brand NTR in politics?
NTR was the most popular leader in the Andhra Pradesh history till todate. It is perhaps difficult to think of some one coming even closer to charisma. He introduced most durable trademark populist schemes like mid day meal, rice schemes, prohibition and many more during his tubulant leadership years.
What happened after NTR?
Though Naidu said his coup was to save the party, his true colours emerged slowly. He kicked out all those relatives, including NTR sons from the party. He ensured that his control on the party is complete. Unlike NTR, he proved very sophisticated and ensured all the media for his propaganda (for example Eenadu created a brand Naidu). He also ditched all the NTR populist schemes that are his true legacy. He ruled the state for 9 years with iron grip and bitten dust in 2004 when his Hi-Tech pitch did not go well with average voter in the state
What about NTR family?
NTR sons went into isolation. Harikrishna now one of the popular TDP voice was shown door out of the cabinet and party by Naidu but he went onto launch a party on his own again picking the name of his dead father. Balakrishna never played any role and remained nonchalant. He continued with his film career with limited success. NTR's other Son in Law went over to Congress. His wife, Purandareswari became a respectable Minister in Manmohan Singh government.
Who is legitimate to carry NTR Legacy?
Today, NTR is simply iconified for mean political gains chiefly by Telugu Desam Party. In his 9 years rule, Naidu ensured that all his legacy is buried. Harikrishna one of the NTR son who played a key role in ousting his father and made him to die early, today joined Naidu for saving his brother-in-law from another politcal disaster than to do anything with his father legacy. Balakrishna who now got extended relationship due to his daughter marriage with Naidu's son, is making an entry to TDP to defeat the seamingly powerful Reddy community (and Dr YS Rajasekhar Redddy) because of whom their own Kamma community is suffering all around and are getting marginalised in the past 5 years. Purandareswari is perhaps the most credible child of NTR but she is with Congress.
To honest NTR legacy is dead long back. Naidu and NTR's sons are simply trying to fool Andhra Pradesh electorate in the name of NTR who will never pardon anyone even sitting in heaven.
Like in Silver Screen no one can take NTR position and carry his legacy. After all we are living in different world
What is the background?
NT Rama Rao was the undisputed king of the Telugu Industry. He retired from the silver screen around 1982 when he launched his Telugu Desam Party. Though he acted in couple of movies in later years - fact is, since his retirement until today - no one could replace his iconic position and he remains as the only legend of the Tollywood.
What about his family?
NT RamaRao married to Basava Rama Tarakam and both had around 11 children (see Wikipedia for details). NT Rama Rao by his nature and due to his personality was never emotionally close to anyone of his children. As a matter of fact, but for the name of their father, none of NTR children could build any kind of individual credibility and reputation on their own - during NTR life time.
Personal Loss
Basava Rama Tarakam died soon after NTR became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. This could have been big emotional crisis for NTR at that age but, he could over come with his hectic national and state politics. At the same time, the emotional bond between the father and all his children started widening.
First Political Setback
Despite the landslide mandate, NTR suffered politically partly due to his own mistakes (or lack of political skills) and on account of the cunning political games played by his own people at the behest of Congress. Initially he had a huge set back when his own man Nadendla Bhaskara Rao "stabbed" and dispositioned him as CM. NTR with the wave of support from the people of Andhra Pradesh, came back to power quickly. But, this major political incident proved that - he could be vulnerable at anytime as NTR never tried to learn.
Problematic Political Style
NTR used to behave funny, cranky at times, based on some poor advise, fear or his own thinking. He donned Vivekanda get-up, telling people of the state that he became a Sanyasi. It was a general belief at that time that - NTR used to take instant decisions without understanding the political consequences. While some of those instant decisions made him Robin Hood with masses, he soon started loosing his credibility with educated class as he appeared more like a comic cartoon.
Emotional problems
Of all his sons only Balakrishna appreared promising and started building glamour and image on his own. At one point, duing his public meeting - NTR went on record saying his son Nadamuri Balakrishna would the next leader of the party and that he would carry his legacy.
What went wrong?
Two of NTR sons-in-law, Nara Chandra Babu Naidu and Daggubati Venkatestwara Rao were active in TDP. Chandra Babu Naidu, a back room operator, was in Congress when TDP was launched. He contested elections on Congress ticket but lost. Soon after that he joined TDP. Naidu was considered, hardworking, shrewed and a capable person. Soon after NTR made a public statement, NTR was "forced" to change the tone. It was believed - both the Sons-in-Law by then politically powerful, influenced NTR. Thus, though NTR wanted Balakrishna to carry on his politically legacy, it did not materisalise.
Electoral Defeat
NTR lost the third elections he faced in mid 1990's. Due to his emotional exhuberance, lack of political strategy, poor listening skills and straighforwardness - by now NTR is getting isolated. Due to this, the vaccumm created by his departed wife was becoming visible. None of his sons and daughters dared or attempted to move closer to him. NTR is becoming a lonely man
Second Marriage
At that time, Lakshmi Siva Parvathi - a married women with a teenage child became closer to NTR. This was extraodinory situation for, who knew NTR - but, NTR was no different to any septugenarian windower. They wanted emotional support. Lakshmi Parvathi filled that vaccumm. True to his nature of making instant decisions - NTR decided to marry Laksmi Parvathi. None of his family supported this decision. First she was married, secondly she does belong to their community and thirdly her reputation was questionable.
Return to Power
While the crisis on his personal life was running high, NTR returned to power with a landslide again. As promised he introduced prohibition with in seconds of assuming power. This is perhaps the most populist scheme of NTR after his trademark Rs 2 / Kg rice scheme.
Emerging Crisis
Lakshmi Parvati never remained a housewife. She started her own power centre and became a centre media attention. This was sharp contrast to NTR's first wife, who perhaps was never seen in public let alone speaking. Both these acts, started creating fractures in the party. Chandra Babu Naidu started seeing an emerging power struggle, as NTR's health was detoriating though, he was on the top of the decision making process. But the problem for Babu was, Lakshmi Parvathi started influencing - NTR more and more.
Political Stabbing
In the name of saving party Naidu with the help of NTR's family disposed NTR in a bloodless coup. Depsite all his efforts, NTR was completly isolated because everyone started blaming Lakshmi Parvati and Rama Rao not keen to discard her. He was ousted from the very party that was build from his own blood and sweat. Ramarao could not survive long enough to take a revange on the conspirators. NTR died a lonely man
What is Brand NTR in politics?
NTR was the most popular leader in the Andhra Pradesh history till todate. It is perhaps difficult to think of some one coming even closer to charisma. He introduced most durable trademark populist schemes like mid day meal, rice schemes, prohibition and many more during his tubulant leadership years.
What happened after NTR?
Though Naidu said his coup was to save the party, his true colours emerged slowly. He kicked out all those relatives, including NTR sons from the party. He ensured that his control on the party is complete. Unlike NTR, he proved very sophisticated and ensured all the media for his propaganda (for example Eenadu created a brand Naidu). He also ditched all the NTR populist schemes that are his true legacy. He ruled the state for 9 years with iron grip and bitten dust in 2004 when his Hi-Tech pitch did not go well with average voter in the state
What about NTR family?
NTR sons went into isolation. Harikrishna now one of the popular TDP voice was shown door out of the cabinet and party by Naidu but he went onto launch a party on his own again picking the name of his dead father. Balakrishna never played any role and remained nonchalant. He continued with his film career with limited success. NTR's other Son in Law went over to Congress. His wife, Purandareswari became a respectable Minister in Manmohan Singh government.
Who is legitimate to carry NTR Legacy?
Today, NTR is simply iconified for mean political gains chiefly by Telugu Desam Party. In his 9 years rule, Naidu ensured that all his legacy is buried. Harikrishna one of the NTR son who played a key role in ousting his father and made him to die early, today joined Naidu for saving his brother-in-law from another politcal disaster than to do anything with his father legacy. Balakrishna who now got extended relationship due to his daughter marriage with Naidu's son, is making an entry to TDP to defeat the seamingly powerful Reddy community (and Dr YS Rajasekhar Redddy) because of whom their own Kamma community is suffering all around and are getting marginalised in the past 5 years. Purandareswari is perhaps the most credible child of NTR but she is with Congress.
To honest NTR legacy is dead long back. Naidu and NTR's sons are simply trying to fool Andhra Pradesh electorate in the name of NTR who will never pardon anyone even sitting in heaven.
Like in Silver Screen no one can take NTR position and carry his legacy. After all we are living in different world
Saturday, June 14, 2008
How to use Wikipedia for caste propoganda - Andhra Pradesh Style
WikiPedia is a great Internet source. It is a simple, powerful, people encyclopedia. Encyclopedia is essentially knowledge bank or resource for reference. It ranges across various topics. If you go on Internet search - one of the first reference list always come from Wikipedia (of course if it exists). From children to elders. everybody love to use it and get benefited.
But...
Now coming to the topic, I am shocked and bewildered by the amount of time various people from different communities (in plain terms - Caste) use Wiki for the propaganda or show of strength of their community people.
I take an example from one caste - famous list, taken at random from Medical category list:
Dr.Ankem Murali Krishna, M.S,M.D; Urology,USA
Dr.Rajulapati Radha Krishna, M.D; Anesthesiology,USA
Dr. Ere Seshaiah Goud(M.B.B.S,M.D,Director of Legal Medicine Unit, Ministry of National Security Jamaica, West Indies)
Dr. Aradhana Goud (Radiologist-UK)
Dr. S. Narasimha Rao (M.S,M.CH Professor & Head, Chest Hospital S.R Nagar-Hyderabad) Dr. B. Narasaiah (Internationally renowned Laproscopic Surgeon)
Dr. M. Nagabhushanam (Professor & Head, Dept. of Surgery, Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad [Retd])
Well known IPS Officers from another caste
1) P.S.Ramamohana Rao 2) K.Ramamohana Rao 3) K.V.Appa Rao 4) P.D.Koteswara Rao 5) C.Venkata Narasaiah 6) P.Gowtham Kumar 7) M.Lakshmi Narayana 8) K.Sadasiva Rao 9) Y.Anil Kumar 10) Vellanki Lakshmi Narayana Rao 11) C.R.Naidu 12) Nimmagadda.V.Surendra Babu 13) Jasti.Venkata Ramudu 14) B.Dinakar Prasad 15) Chadalavada.Umesh Chandra 16) Maganti Kantha Rao 17) Goduguluri Srinivasa Rao 18) S.C.Thimmappa 19) S.K.Venugopal 20) V.Balachandran 21) K.Radhakrishna 22) T.Radha Krishna 23) Dinakar 24) Ammineni. R. Srinivasa Rao 25) Kode Durga Prasad 26) M.Malakondaiah 27) Aluri Venkateswara rao 28) P. Appa Rao 29) E. Damodar 30) P.S.Prasad
'Group I officers'
1.Y.Mohan Babu -- Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories 2.B.Sivarama Prasad -- Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories 3.Mrs S.Ushasri --- Inspector of Factories
Politicians from another caste
D V Subba Rao ( EX Mayor Vizag)
V Rama Rao ( Sikkim Governor) - BJP Leader
G Rudramaraju Congress
V Sivaramakrishna Rao ( EX MLA Cuddapa dist)
Jandyala Shankar - Ex Mayor Vijaywada
Vodithala Rajeswara Rao - EX-MP
I could not find anything more about these sample list of famous people in Wikipedia. The link is dead here.
Why they are famous? and what for they are famous?
Why do they need a reference listing.
Just being in a caste? or being a doctor, IAS officer or one time politician - does anyone consider them to be famous for any other valid reason.
It lacks logic for listing in any encyclopedia.
Well, this is Indianisation - Wiki never thought it would be used in this propaganda model. [May be this is the case with most of the active castes in India]
May be next outpost is Mars. Get ready
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Caste Politics
Caste is oxygen for politics. Like oxygen, it is ubiquitous but cannot be seen. As oxygen sustains life, caste sustains society. As oxygen fuels the fire, caste ignites the emotions. Politics is like carbon dioxide. It is a powerful and instant remedy for the fire. For politicians, the caste politics is chapter-1 of their political initiation. From then, it is an integral part of the political career. In fact, during the past six decades almost every politician mastered the art of caste politics and took it to new heights. While constitution guarantees quotas for SC / ST category, politicians have amicable solution & went a step ahead, settled with quotas for each castes in different constituencies.
Caste Politics is all about Mathematics. In simple terms it is additions, subtractions and divisions. But for those people who have matured this art, they play at even higher level - integration and differentiation. While BJP plays largely with arithmetic of additions and divisions, all other parties including communists play at the level of integration and differentiation. What ever level they play, all these parties and politicians essentially see this mathematics as an opportunity for their political betterment.
This week B V Raghavulu made big news in Andhra Politics. His theme (mathematics) is Integration. He wanted to see integration as a route for the betterment for those deprived classes. He went on fast on to death, until Andhra Pradesh Government agreed to his demands. What are these demands? He wanted the Government to solve the problems of these deprived classes. This demand at the outset looks a holy cause. Government agreed to constitute a commission and will send a team to Maharastra. Raghavulu took the lime juice. All those people for whose cause he went on fast rallied behind him. Raghavulu became a hero.
Good opportunity, good timing and good result. This issue will take a natural death until the next politician wants oxygen and wanted develop some mathematical equations.
But the truth is, even after another six decades the problems of these deprived communities will remain same. Sooner these people realise that their destiny is in their own hands it is good for them. Else, they will remain as numbers in arithmetic or variables in equations!
Caste Politics is all about Mathematics. In simple terms it is additions, subtractions and divisions. But for those people who have matured this art, they play at even higher level - integration and differentiation. While BJP plays largely with arithmetic of additions and divisions, all other parties including communists play at the level of integration and differentiation. What ever level they play, all these parties and politicians essentially see this mathematics as an opportunity for their political betterment.
This week B V Raghavulu made big news in Andhra Politics. His theme (mathematics) is Integration. He wanted to see integration as a route for the betterment for those deprived classes. He went on fast on to death, until Andhra Pradesh Government agreed to his demands. What are these demands? He wanted the Government to solve the problems of these deprived classes. This demand at the outset looks a holy cause. Government agreed to constitute a commission and will send a team to Maharastra. Raghavulu took the lime juice. All those people for whose cause he went on fast rallied behind him. Raghavulu became a hero.
Good opportunity, good timing and good result. This issue will take a natural death until the next politician wants oxygen and wanted develop some mathematical equations.
But the truth is, even after another six decades the problems of these deprived communities will remain same. Sooner these people realise that their destiny is in their own hands it is good for them. Else, they will remain as numbers in arithmetic or variables in equations!
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