One cannot help feeling sorry for Harish Rao! He was at the forefront of the T-agitation and was a pillar of support to KCR. But now, he is being comprehensively sidelined in the scheme of things as he is considered to be a threat to the future of KTR, KCR's son.
Harish Rao has an excellent following in his constituency and is a very good trouble shooter. But his mistake is that he is only the nephew whereas KTR is the son of KCR. And sons gain precedence over nephews. It is a classic ‘Prasthanam’ story in operation here.
So, while KTR is getting clicked with overseas biggies and getting massive publicity, Harish Rao is seen in remote villages with a spade in his hands as part of ‘Mission Kakatiya’, his brainchild.
The tension in relationships between KTR and Harish is not new. Prior to YSR’s death, Harish Rao had approached the latter with a view to joining the Congress. When will the battle come out in the open?
