Mega Wave Rocks Krishna District

Carrying the message of Change and Social Justice, Dr. Chiranjeevi stormed into Krishna District. What a difference a person with genuine concern for the people and a firm commitment to Social Justice can make to the political discourse in the State of Andhra Pradesh. No slogans of a grandfather being spouted by a grandson; instead we heard the concept of change, and its intertwining with social justice, explained with clarity of purpose and meaning. For that, as usual he was showered with flowers wherever he went, by women – a sea of women. And the youth screamed their throats out in approval as he spoke about his vision for them, of education and employment.  The entire Krishna District stood still to listen to the Megamessage.

Dr. Chiranjeevi has been repeatedly saying that the role of governments and political parties is to understand the hardships of the people and to design and implement, policies and programs, honestly and as dharmadhikaris. True to that vision, he unveiled more programs that PRP will implement when voted to power:

1.Free gas connection for every household and supply of gas cylinders at Rs. 100. For too long have we seen our women toil before wood and kerosene stoves, coughing and literally urging the food to cook for their hungry families. Food for a family is not just rice: so PRP had already unveiled a Daily Needs Package, which would provide nutritional ballast to the people. This package of free gas connection and Rs. 100 per cylinder will enable our women to use more efficient and less polluting energy source to ensure that her family can get piping hot food, and in time! This is not a populist scheme, but a well thought out one for it takes into account one of the principal role that our women choose to perform in their lives: as the mother figures to their family.

2.Recruitment of teachers (DSC) before end of January of each calendar year. PRP has consistently advocated the view that successive governments, of TDP and Congress, have unconscionably neglected the public education sector. Not recruiting teachers in time and on a regular basis have kept our schools understaffed and our children ignorant. Education is a fundamental right and it is about the future of our children. Hence, we at PRP, view this to be non-negotiable sector. Consequently, fixing a specific time for recruitment of teachers on an annual basis would ensure that the State Government would be able to select our teachers long before the start of the next academic year. Further, teaching is a noble profession and a vital source of respectable employment for our youth.

3.Social Security for the Poor and the Middle Classes. Most of the poor in this country are a part of the unorganized sector, without any sort of social security. Further, the Middle Classes are also subject to vast vicissitudes of market forces and financial meltdowns. They also need to be protected against the uncertainties of global economies. PRP will design and implement an appropriate social security program for the people of Andhra Pradesh that would protect  and empower them.

Also speaking about corruption, and its asphyxiating effect on peoples’ lives, Dr. Chiranjeevi pointed out that there is not much to choose between TDP and Congress. TDP, when in power, had opened the windows of the state to the smog of corruption; and Congress, for the past five years, had allowed the fires of corruption to burst in through our front doors. Either way, development has been stunted and peoples’ lives destroyed. The welfare of the people and the future of their children were being pumped into the pockets of the venal and the corrupt, he remarked.

PRP poll campaign begins with a bang

HYDERABAD: The election juggernaut picked up momentum on Saturday with 

Prajarajyam president Chiranjeevi thundering at a huge public meeting 

here that the 

PRP wave will sweep away the Congress and the opposition Grand Alliance of the TDP, TRS and Left parties. 

“They should come and see this gathering. If all of you breathe out once, they will be swept off in a torrent. Heeding my call in just 4-5 days, you have turned up in massive numbers here. Can’t the other parties see and hear this,” the PRP chief said at a massive Praja Vijayabheri that marked the launch of PRP’s election campaign at the Parade Grounds here on Saturday evening. 

During his one-hour speech, Chiranjeevi reacted to the Congress announcing its list of candidates for the Lok Sabha and assembly by saying that only the PRP can ensure social justice. “After us, all the other parties are speaking of social justice. Then how come the Congress has so few BCs as its candidates? In chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s native Kadapa district, could they not find a single BC candidate from there?,” he asked and said the same will be the situation with the Grand Alliance. 

Holding placards that said ‘Change,’ the crowd listened to his speech and applauded as he acknowledged his gratitude to them. “When I entered the film industry, I had to brave insults and humiliations. I was first recognised by you and then only by the film industry. Today, I have your love, affection and support. This is what will drive me,” he said. 

But like the first public meeting in Tirupati on August 26 last year, the event was not without its tense moments, especially relating to controlling the crowd. Despite repeated calls to the organisers to rein in the crowd which jumped barricades and occupied the VIP enclosures, there was no response leading to many members of the media going out fearing for their safety. 

TDP MLA Kothapalli Subbaraidu from Narasapuram in West Godavari joined the party on the occasion.

Chiru lashes at YSR for betraying BCs

HYDERABAD: Blaming chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy of betraying BCs by 

allocating a mere 66 seats in the ensuing elections, PRP chief 

Chiranjeevi 

announced that his party would give more than 100 Assembly seats (one-third) to BCs. 

The PRP chief minced no words in stating that the claim of Congress party on social justice was a farce and reiterated that his party would announce candidates in line with the party's philosophy of social justice. 

Addressing a press conference on Sunday to thank the general public and party workers for responding to his short-notice call for the public meeting, the PRP chief lashed out at the Congress for giving 138 seats to forward classes, especially 89 to one community. He reminded the chief minister of the unanimous resolution passed in the Assembly in support of 33% seats to BCs. "I demand the resignation of chief minister for failing to give due representation to BCs in Congress. I am surprised at the number of seats given to BCs by the Congress. We feel proud that our loud cry for social justice has forced Congress to take cognizance of BCs in the party", he said. 

Chiranjeevi claimed that a silent revolution was underway and Saturday's meeting was a glimpse of the larger things that would be unveiled once Prajarajyam comes to power. He said the party would come out with the first list of candidates in the next 48 hours and assured to give due representation to all sections of the society. 

The PRP chief said he was under tremendous pressure to contest from a constituency in West Godavari, apart from his first choice of Tirupati. He admitted that he was keen on contesting the Nalgonda assembly constituency, provided there was a provision to contest from three places. 

To a query on the likelihood of resuming talks with the TRS, the PRP chief said that the time for talks was already over. "All members in the Grand Alliance want the world to know that they are united, but the fact is that each of them is pursuing their individual agenda. I am not surprised at the talk of TRS walking out of the Grand Alliance. But, let me tell you that this is one way of staying in news and keeping others confused," he said. 

Admitting that securing a common election symbol was a daunting task, he said the party was optimistic of a favourable response from the Supreme Court. "We are doing our best. All we are asking for is a symbol that can easily be identified by the voter. However, an alternative plan is also in place," he said.

NRIs Requests ECI for Common Symbol to PRP

With respect to the Election dates announced by Election Commission of India, NRIs worldwide came with the One Voice in requesting the Election Commission to grant the Common Symbol for Praja Rajyam Party.

Speaking on this NRIs feel its injustice to the newer parties like Praja Rajyam Party on denying the Common Symbol at this last minute.

We NRIs humbly request Election Commission of India to grant the Common Symbol to Praja Rajyam Party.

All NRIS World Wide Well Wishers of PRP and Dr. Chiranjeevi , please come forward send in your emails and request to ECI for granting the Common Symbol to Praja Rajyam Party

NRI’s E-mail Signature Campaign Programme

Objective: To communicate to ECI and demonstrate support to Praja Rajyam Party and request EC to grant a common symbol to Praja Rajyam Party (PRP)

Responsibility: Please Read the enclosed Memorandum. Fill in your Name, Location, and Country information and then E-mail the memorandum to The Chief Election commissioner of India CC to Election commissioner of Andhra Pradesh.

Emails: Chief Election Commissioner of ECI: feedback@eci.gov.in

CC: CEO of Andhra Pradesh: ceo_andhrapradesh@eci.gov.in

To

Mr. N. Gopalaswami

Chief Election Commissioner

Election Commission of India

Nirvachan Sadan,

Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001

Subject: - Election symbol to Praja Rajyam Party

Dear Sir,

I am an NRI from USA and would like to bring the following for consideration and favorable action.

I am a well wisher of Praja Rajyam Party in Andhra Pradesh, which has more than 50 Lakh registered members and the Party and its President Mr. Chiranjeevi has a huge following in rural areas of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Quite a few of these voters are either illiterate or semi-literate and therefore, rely on the symbol to cast their votes. Lack of a common symbol for the party is bound to confuse voters and deprive them of choosing the leader of their choice. In the absence of allocation of a common symbol, the voters’ ignorance will cause undue advantage for other parties.

Again, the post election scenario of not having a single symbol could also open legal issues and validity of elected member’s association to the party. Therefore, request the CEC to consider this appeal and grant the party with a dedicated single symbol.

Thank You in advance for considering this request.

Sincerely

Name

Location

An NRI well-wisher of Praja Rajyam Party

CC: Election commissioner, Andhra Pradesh, India

Chief Justice, Supreme Court, India

Sikkim symbol for PRP

In the latesttwist to its fight for a common symbol, the Praja Rajyam has reportedly come to an understanding with the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF).

Sources said the Praja Rajyam will tie up with the SDF of Mr Pawan Kumar Chamling, the Sikkim Chief Minister. The SDF is a recognised state party in Sikkim, and has the umbrella as its symbol.

Under the deal, Mr Chamling will authorise the PR president Chiranjeevi to issue ‘B’ forms for his candidates in the name of SDF.

Since SDF is a recognised state party (in Sikkim), PR candidates will get preference for a “common free symbol” in AP. They can ask, and will probably get, a common symbol here.

Mr P. Shiv Shankar, a former Governor of Sikkim and former Union law minister, is reported to have helped Chiranjeevi strikethe deal with Mr Chamling, as did a former Election Commissioner.

In light of this, the Praja Rajyam withdrew its petition in the AP High Court asking for a “common free symbol.” The court permitted the PR to withdraw.

Just before this, the High Court admitted a lunch motion filed by the socalled Ajeya Bharat Party seeking the rail engine symbol.

It claimed it had contested the 1994 and 1999 Lok Sabha elections and secured more than five per cent votes to qualify for the symbol. This sparked speculation that the PR could tie up with this party.

 

 

 

Chiru promises Rs 1,000 cr for Muslims

Praja Rajyam chief Chiranjeevi has promised Muslims in the State of bigger helping hand to boost their socio-economic progress and also assured them greater security if his party is voted to power.Chiranjeevi, who was addressing Muslims in the old city of Hyderabad for the first time, promised to increase the allocation for the State minorities financial corporation to a record Rs 1,000 crore from the present total minority budget of Rs 178 crore. “Even this is not enough, given the fact that the State budget is Rs one lakh crore and Muslims constitute 10% of the population. They are not getting even one per cent of the budget” he said. He also declared PRP’s support to four per cent reservations to the Muslims in Government jobs and education. “PRP will take all the necessary measures to implement the reservations”, he said.

On political front, he announced that PRP will give tickets to more Muslims. “We will field the Muslim candidates from those constituencies where they have chances of winning,” he said.

Chiru offers Guntur to Posani

If the sources are to believed, Posani Krishna Murali may be the Praja Rajyam Party’s choice for Guntur Assembly constituency. According to sources, PRP leadership is keen on considering him to make contest from Guntur in the upcoming elections. 

Posani earlier said he would not be contesting the elections, but grapevine begs to differ. Insiders say that Posani would be PRP’s candidate from Guntur for sure.

Chiranjeevi special appearance in Ram Charan Tej Magadheera

Megastar, Padma Bhushan, Dr, Politician and father Chiranjeevi is going to give a special appaerance in his son Ram Charan Tej next film Magadheera. He is going to be seen dancing for the re-mix song of his yester year superhit song Bangaru Kodipetta. He is going to seen only for few seconds on the screen. This song was shot much before Chiranjeevi launched his Prajarajyam party.

Chiranjeevi accepted that he himself couldnt match to the speed of his son Ram Charan Tej when everybody thinks that Ram Charan cannot match to the speed of his father Chiranjeevi.

Magadheera has Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles. SS Rajamouli is directing it and Allu Arvind is producing it on Geetha Arts banner. Mani Sharma is composing music. Magadheera is getting ready for a summer release.

Star-Politics malign Tollywood!

Casting Couch. The term is very popular in glamour industry. Many believe or have notion that heroines indulge in sexual favours to get a role. Those who closely know the workings of film industry say that casting couch (sleeping for roles) exists but that doesn’t mean that everyone does it. In fact, such system is hardly exists now. Today film industry too has become very professional and educated guys are entering into film industry, so the dynamics have changed rapidly. Casting Couch today is a passé. 

Yet, with stars entering into politics, they are washing their dirty linen in public and the verbal war between the star turned politicians, topics of casting couch have become public discussions. PRP leader calling former actress and current TD leader Roja a ‘sleaze heroine’ and hinting that she has had history of indulging in ‘obscene activities’ to get roles has maligned the industry as whole. Roja retorted to the accusations and thrown further mud on to Chiru and Pawan. With these allegations and counter allegations, the Telugu Film Industry as whole is getting maligned. Already Telugu girls from reputed families are shying away from entering into the glam world. Now any girl would dare to step now with these politician’s cheap verbal war and throwing bad light on ‘actresses’?

Just few days back, Babu Mohan dragged late Shoban Babu’s family into same mudslinging game. For political gains, these former actors are maligning the film profession and the industry. It is so cheap and obscene. Their attitude should be condemned by one and all.