The BJP never had it this good in Andhra Pradesh before! A bevy of disgruntled and out-of-work politicians are making a beeline to join the 'Saffron Party' in the presence of Amit Shah when he tours the State in January.
Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, KE Krishnamurthy has once again kicked up a controversy of sorts when he said that the people of Rayalaseema would support the construction of a new capital only if irrigational and developmental priority is given to the people of Rayalseema.
Though they may be bitter foes currently, KCR and Chandrababu Naidu are facing similar problems in their home states and interestingly, their responses to the opposition are also similar and that is to shift the blame on to someone else.
In recent times, KCR and Harish Rao have openly praised one another at public events to try and dispel the growing speculation that all is not well between them.
Leader of Opposition Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday ridiculed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for giving a “build-up” on Kolleru lake contour issue in the Assembly.
In what can be considered as an open revolt, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K E Krishnamurthy on Tuesday strongly criticized Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for trying to dominate the Assembly proceedings and not giving any chance to his Cabinet colleagues to speak.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced “Sankranthi Festival” bonanza of essential commodities free of cost to poor people of Andhra Pradesh.
The stage seems to be set for senior Congress leader and ex-minister Botsa Satyanarayana to join BJP.
Yet, unmindful of the damage this can create to an attempt to forge a spirit of unity to the nation; politicians over the ages have used it as an instrument to further their own ambitions.
Even as the Andhra Pradesh government is hurrying to take over land from farmers for the capital city, the ryots are preparing for a battle in court.
Whenever there is any criticism of KCR that makes people sit up and take notice, it usually comes from Revanth Reddy.
As part of his 'election manifesto', Chandrababu Naidu had promised that unemployed youth in the State would be given a compensation of Rs 2000.
When veteran freedom fighter and Telangana protagonist Konda Laxman Bapuji was alive, Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao did not care him.
With the 'special status' promised to Andhra Pradesh more or less appearing to be a distant dream now, the onus is now on the TDP to see to it that its partner/ally, the BJP fulfills the commitment made to Andhra Pradesh.
