TRS ‘praja court’ will be first by any party
0 commentsThough this system of settling disputes through popular consent has been in existence in the shape of community panchayats, only the Left wing extremists have used these ‘summary trials’ as tools of speedy dispensation of justice that also accrued some mileage for them.
Until about five years ago, ‘praja courts’ were held in the North Telangana countryside by naxalites of the then CPI(ML) People’s War Group and other outfits like Janashakti. These courts, comprising a select groups of journalists as invitees and villagers concerned as jury, witnessed open trials wherein ‘moles’ or other suspects were punished by ‘common consent’. The system went out of vogue as the influence of extremists began to wane in the Telangana districts.‘Rai centres’
“We had revived the Rai centres (councils of elders) and the Darbars at Keslapu Jatara and at the martyrdom anniversary of Komram Bheem at Jodeghat in the tribal areas of Adilabad district in order to counter the increasing acceptance of ‘praja courts’. Settling of petty compoundable disputes, allowed through these rejuvenated forums resembled speedy dispensation of justice,” recalled Mahesh M. Bhagwat, who was Adilabad SP between 2001 and 2004 and is currently Deputy Inspector-General, CID, Hyderabad, of this aspect of the efforts made by police to contain naxalism.
In politics, seeking people’s support from public fora is a routine feature as politicians accuse or ‘expose’ their opponents in act which they term as a trial in people’s court.
The ‘verdict’ is handed over by people in the shape of a positive or negative vote for the leader and the party concerned in the immediate elections.
The proposed ‘praja court’ at Mancherial promises to be different in that the TRS seeks concurrence of the people of the constituency from where Mr. Arvind Reddy has been elected on the issue of his penalisation for his alleged ‘anti-party’ averments.
CPI demands Andhra Pradesh govt to release water from Srisailam reservoir
0 commentsCommunist Party of India (CPI) national executive member K Narayana today demanded the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh to immediately release water from Srisailam reservoir into Nagarjunasagar dam to irrigate 22 lakh acres of Nagarjunasagar ayacut in the rabi season.
Addressing a press conference here, he said due to scanty rainfall and insufficient water in the Nagarjunasagar reservoir, the crops in Khammam, Nalgonda, Guntur and Krishna districts, under which the ayacut comes, had withered away.
He said the state government should take immediate steps in view of the the Rabi season, for releasing water from Srisailam reservoir which in full.
Mr Naryana, who is also CPI state unit secretary, said the state government should release the ’dead storage’ water from the reservoir.
Refuting the claim of Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister Ponnala Lakshmiah that water was released to Nagarjunasagar ayacut, Mr Narayana said the party had passed a resoultion in the executive meeting over the issue.
MLA Arvind Reddy suspended from TRS
3 commentsReddy said the party had issued a show-cause notice to Arvind Reddy asking him to reply to the reported remarks he made against KCR and TRSLP floor leader E Rajendar at a press conference on Thursday at Manchiryal.
Pointing out that the "rebel" MLA had promised to come to Telangana Bhavan on Friday after apologising to KCR over his remarks but he did not come to Hyderabad to meet KCR and instead he criticised the leader again.
Narsimha Reddy said, Arvind Reddy also resorted to anti-party activities by holding discussions with other TRS MLAs and asking them to quit the party.
Arvind Reddy conspired to split the party and wean away five MLAs out of 10 the party has to avoid action under anti defection law. However, the MLAs -- Sirpur Kagaj Nagar and Chennur MLAs-- K Sammiah and N Odelu, who were approached by Arvind Reddy, turned down the proposal and informed KCR about the moves of Arvind Reddy, he added.
Accepting the rebel MLAs challenge to attend "people’s court" being organised by him at Manchiryal on September 23, the TRS leader said that KCR would take part in the meeting where people’s opinion will be sought on Arvind Reddy’s anti party activities and TRS struggle for telangana.
The politburo also demanded the government to provide loans to all farmers and tenant farmers during Rabi season and supply 7 hour power and fertilisers to them in the drought affected mandals.
The TRS leader alleged that government had failed to control the outbreak of communicable diseases in tribal areas and Swine flu in Hyderabad.
Reacting to his suspension, Arvind Reddy said the party had made it a habit to brand those who speak the truth as anti party activists. He said he would attend the praja court and prove his charges.
Andhra Pradesh Governor, CM, Jaganmohan Reddy greet people on Id-ul-Fitr
0 commentsIn a message, he said ’’this is an occasion to remind ourselves of the teachingsof the holy Quran, which have universal appeal and relevance for all times’’.
’’On this occasion, let us all resolve to bring forth a spirit of universal brotherhood and love among all,’’ he added.
Chief Minister K Rosaiah also extended his warm greetings and felicitations to all the Muslim brethern on the auspicious occasion of Id-ul-Fitrtomorrow.
In his message, the Chief Minister said observation of Ramzan fasting was a pathway towards purity of soul in a healthy body. The holy month of Ramzan signified the will power of man to attain self-control over his mind and body; and stood as a symbol of universal love, selfless service and spiritual maturity in the mainstream of life.
The eternal values preached by Prophet Mohammed were very much significant and relevant to every generation since the time immemorial, he added.
Mr Rosaiah hoped that the festival would strengthen the bonds of love, compassion amd mutual understanding among people, and bring new cheer and prosperity in their lives.
Congress MP from Kadapa and late Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s son Y S Jaganmohan Reddy said in his message, ’’I wish you all a happy and prosperous life. On this happy and solemn occasion, let us all rededicate ourselves for the ideals of love, benevolence and harmony as preached in the Holy Quran.’’
Chiranjeevi announces revamping of party apparatus
0 commentsAddressing a press conference here, the actor-turned-politician said after a tough exercise, party had given prominence to ’’committed leaders’’ and ensured ’’social justice’’.
The party also announced appointment of presidents for 15 district units.
The functionaries were selected by a six-member screening committee headed by former Union Minister P Upendra and approved by the party’s political Advisory Committee, he said, adding the functionaries for various party wings including youth wing and farmers wing would be named later.
The party made former State Minister K Subbarayudu and former State Assembly Deputy Speaker B Veda Vyas as state General Secretaries along with S A Rahim, T Thirumurthulu, Y Anil, K Srikanth, B Srinivas G Umamalleswara Rao and A M Radhakrishnan.
Those named Vice-Presidents were Vangavatti Radhakrishna, K V Ch Mohan Rao, D Srinivas, A Tilavat, Karna Madiga and J Murthy.
Following the footsteps of thespian N T Rama Rao, who stormed to power within eight months of launching the TDP, the Telugu filmstar launched his political outfit (PRP) in August last year.
In the multi-cornered contest, the fledgling PRP was able to win only 18 MLA seats and drew a blank in the Lok Sabha elections.
Even Mr Chiranjeevi, who contested from two Assembly constituencies, tasted defeat in Palacole, while bagged the Tirupati MLA seat.
KVP on duty from Monday
0 commentsDr Rao, who is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, functions as the advisor to the government from his office situated on the ground floor of ‘D’ block. The office of the Chief Minister, Mr K Rosaiah, is on the second floor of the same block.
Dr Rao’s presence is expected to be reassuring to the Congress leaders. However, the effect on the functioning of officials is still to be seen.
Whether Dr Rao will share the same chemistry with the current Chief Minister as he used to share with Rajasekhar Reddy is yet to be seen.
Will the TRS furnace gets cool ever?
0 commentsIs the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) still facing some internal problems? The answer appears to be yes, going by the the statement made by TRS Mancherial MLA Arvind Reddy who has, once again, raised his voice against the party leadership.
Participating in the ``Hyderabad Liberation Day’’ discussion programme on a TV channel from Mancherial, Arvind Reddy said it was high time the TRS changed itself from a political party to an organisation that could launch people’s movements.
``The TRS, which once won 26 Assembly seats and 5 Lok Sabha seats previously, could manage only 10 seats in the recent elections and, if it did not mend its ways, would not even manage five,’’ he said.
Reddy said that for his part he would throw his weight behind efforts to change party policies. Dismissing allegations that he was planning to sail with the Congress, he said he was committed to the TRS.
Arvind Reddy’s comments on the party come at a time when the TRS leadership is happy that another TRS rebel leader and Medak MP Vijayashanti is involved in a scam. After the general elections, Arvind Reddy had met the then chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, raising suspicions that he was gravitating towards the Congress camp.
Also, the TRS MLA had cancelled party president K Chandrasekahara Rao’s `Palle Bata’ programme in his constituency last month saying he was ``not well’’.