Ponnala Won With Just 44 Votes

Irrigation Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah has won from Janagam with just 44 votes. An EVM didn’t respond for a few hours and that has heated up the tension for quite long time. At last the votes in that last EVM were counted and Ponnala won with just 44 vote margin at last with huge tension.

Leaders of rival parties in touch with PRP: Allu Arvind

Praja Rajyam Party general secretary Allu Aravind today said that leaders of rival parties were in touch with them amidst speculation that Assembly elections might throw a split verdict in Andhra Pradesh.

"There is nothing wrong in parties holding consultations with others. Everyone is in need of everyone," Aravind told newsmen here.

He, however, denied reports that BJP leader L K Advani had a telephonic conversation with PRP chief Chiranjeevi. The last time they both talked was on August 29, he said.

Arvind also denied BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu or his other party leaders spoke to Chiranjeevi today.

"The PRP is going to form the next government,"he claimed adding they would bag 160 assembly seats.

Claiming at PRP would win 15 Lok Sabha seats, Arvind said. "our support to any party or group at the Centre will be in tune with the interests of the state."

He said there had been split in Third Front and the group that was now being referred to as the Fourth Front could well become the Third Front.

Asked if the party would keep its newly-elected MLAs in a camp to prevent possible poaching in the backdrop of a meeting of its legislators on May 16 here, Arvind said there was no such need as no candidate elected on PRP ticket would switch sides

PRP to get seven LS seats?

Going by the trends from the second phase of elections, the Praja Rajyam Party is expected to win at least five Lok Sabha seats – Narsapuram, Rajahmundry, Amalapuram, Kakinada and Rajampet; besides Visakhapatnam and Anakapalle in the first phase.

Besides, it hopes to win at least 35-40 assembly seats in the second phase, half of them in East and West Godavari districts, which together comprise 34 seats. In other parts of coastal Andhra -- Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore and also in Rayalaseema, PRP might win a seat or two each, but it played spoiler for the Congress in some assembly segments and the TDP in some others.

According to reports from these districts, the presence of the PRP has helped the TDP regain its hold in Krishna, Guntur and Nellore districts, while the Congress could retain its hold in several segments in Rayalaseema.

Allu Arjun Wants To Take Revenge

Stylish star Allu Arjun seems to have had the taste of some reality during his three day ‘Rail Yatra’. Though he was trying to be his cheerful best and came out with highly confident statements about PRP’s win, the allegation his father has been facing seems to have pushed him to the corner.

It is now said that Allu Arjun has taken a stand on the people those are throwing cold water on his father. He is believed to have said that he will come out one day to answer everyone in his style and that day, he will silence all those who have been slinging out mud at his father Allu Aravind.

On hearing this, many are saying that Arjun is too young to even realize what has been happening and so his reactions are expected, as a son. Practically, he still needs to have the same heat inside him till the time the election results are announced and the outcome of PRP is known. Till such time, revenge can wait…

Shobha Rani crosses limits of decency

Praja Rajyam Party women’s wing president Shobha Rani, known for her loud mouth character, has crossed all limits of decency.

On Tuesday, she along with her friends, attacked NTV office, beat up a woman reporter Rehana and damaged the camera. She wanted to register her protest against a sting operation conducted by the channel exposing match-fixing between PRP and the Congress leaders in Bhongir Lok Sabha constituency. The report said the PRP had deliberately fielded a weak candidate in Bhongir by taking money. Hence the attack.

Shobha, who belongs to the clan of MRPS president Manda Krishna, seems to have thought she would get more publicity by resorting to physical attacks. Unfortunately, she got only bad name.

Parakala Prabhakar's MP Drama!

It is known that the storm that has been raised by Parakala Prabhakar after his resignation from the PRP has been causing some major shakes in the party. However, not everything seems to be clear when it comes to the reason behind Parakala moving out of the party.

It is said that he desires to become an MP so he thought that PRP is strong and will win in coastal belt and hence joined it. But now, he realized that Congress has got better mileage and hence he is now planning to join congress at least to become MP in the Rajyasabha.

While the plan looks quite devious of Parakala, he has now walked out of PRP with a lot of noise. It remains to be seen whether the second part of making it to the Congress will work out or not. Only time will answer who will get to have the last laugh out of this entire controversy.

Praja Rajyam loses hope in Telangana

With polling just 15 days away, the Praja Rajyam leadership has decided to focus on Andhra and Rayalseema regions as it is losing hopes on the Telangana region where it has no organisational base.

The ongoing tour of the PR chief, Mr Chiranjeevi, in Godavari districts strengthens this view as he would continue to tour these districts till April 3, says a source.

Interestingly, Chiranjeevi’s actor brother and Yuva Rajyam president, Mr Pavan Kalyan, is taking up a three-day tour in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam districts. Mr Pavan, who is also looking after Telangana affairs cancelled his tour in Mahbubnagar district to campaign in north Andhra. Party sources said the leadership feels that focusing on regions where the party has a clout is better than concentrating on the entire state, “We enjoy considerable sway in Andhra and Rayalaseema regions. So we will focus our attention in these regions to win maximum seats,” said a senior leader on condition of anonymity. Right from the inception of the party, the PR has failed to evoke a good response in Telangana despite its categorical support to separate statehood for Telangana.

Krishnam Raju denied PRP ticket?

Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Film producer and Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) general secretary Allu Aravind Monday filed his nomination for Ankapalli Lok Sabha constituency in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Keeping everybody guessing till the last minute, Allu Aravind reached Visakhapatnam from Hyderabad to file his papers on the last day of filing of nominations.

His name was included in the fourth list of candidates released Monday. There was suspense as to which constituency he will contest from. Some party leaders had hinted that he might contest from Visakhapatnam.

Allu Aravind is brother-in-law of actor-turned-politician and Praja Rajyam president Chiranjeevi. He is considered to be the brain behind Chiranjeevi’s plunge into politics.

Allu Aravind is the only close relative of Chiranjeevi who will be contesting the next month’s elections. The actor’s brothers, actors Pavan Kalyan and Naga Babu are not contesting, while Chiranjeevi will be contesting from Tirupati assembly constituency.

Meanwhile, the party has denied a ticket to veteran actor and former union minister Krishnam Raju, who was expected to be fielded from Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency.

Raju had quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to join Chiranjeevi’s party last month and party sources had hinted that he might get the ticket from Visakhapatnam or Narsapuram.

PRP has fielded Srinivas Yadav from Visakhapatnam. The other Lok Sabha candidates in the fourth list are Kasani Gyaneswar (Chevella) and Balraj Goud (Mahabubnagar). Both Gyaneswar and Goud are leaders of Mana Party, which has entered into seat sharing agreement with PRP.

Chiru White house at tirupathi!!!

PRP Chief Chiranjeevi is stepping into White House. Well, that’s not the one located in Washington DC. It’s in Tirupathi. The house is called White House by locals as that was built in that style. That belongs to Sasidhar Reddy, the owner of a private hospital.

Chiranjeevi decided to stay in Tirupathi and close to people during the time of elections and hence asked his people to search for a house in Tirupathi. The PRP crew searched for various houses and finally things have got zeroed in on this 3000 Sft house located in Khadi Colony that happens to be the heart of the city.

Initially Sasidhar Reddy found reluctant to rent his house but after series of negotiations and offers have gave that house just for 2 months at Rs 1 lakh per month. Chiranjeevi is taking the possession of this house on 2nd April as the day is auspicious because of Saptami. A temporary road was laid in front of this house by PRP people only.

embarrassing moment for chiru with Krishnam Raju

Finally, former Union Minister U V Krishnam Raju joined Praja Rajyam Party in the presence of its president Chiranjeevi.

However, Krishnam Raju created some embarrassing moments for Chiranjeevi, while addressing a joint press conference. He said he had no problems with Bharatiya Janata Party, whatsoever, but decided to join the PRP only because he felt that he would not be able to serve the state by being in the BJP. To a question, he said at the national level, he would prefer the BJP to the Congress in forming the government.

This naturally created trouble for Chiru, who had earlier outrightly ruled out aligning with the BJP. Chiru, took the mike, and said he did not oppose the BJP or any other party for that matter, but only said the PRP policy was secular and hence would not suit the BJP philosophy.

There was another embarrassing question from the media: whether Krishnam Raju, who was a guru for Chiranjeevi in films, would remain the same in the PRP. Chiranjeevi laughed it off and said he was prepared to give the mantle to Krishnam Raju and be with the people always.

Its there duty to elect me!!!

Chiranjeevi got disturbed with the pre-election survey reports was evident from his speech at Rajahmundry.

Chiranjeevi said basically, he was not interested in politics when he was in the cinema field. It is due to pressure from various sections of people that he had taken a plunge into politics. “I felt that you are disgusted with the Congress and Telugu Desam, which have been looting the State for the five decades. And you wanted a change in governance and your lives. You have made me to take up this task. So, it is your responsibility to bring me to power and bless me,” he said.

The PRP president said if the people really wanted change, no statistics and surveys would prove correct. “Going by your response at this public meeting, I am gaining confidence that Praja Rajyam would be voted to power,” he said.

PRP says No Telangana movement

In what is going to be a serious embarrassment to Praja Rajyam Party president Chiranjeevi, senior PRP leader and former Union Minister P Sivasankar on Thursday asserted that there is no Telangana sentiment at all in the region.

While releasing the draft manifesto, Sivasankar said the demand for Telangana is more prevailing in the region, as was evident from the way Telangana Rashtra Samithi is fast losing its credibility and hold among the people. “Only a few vested interests and politically unemployed people are raising the issue for their own survival. The Telangana movement has perished,” Sivasankar said.

Ironically, in the same manifesto, the PRP said it would take steps for “Samajika Telangana” formation in tune with the people’s wish through a legitimate process, though it has not given any further clarity.

Sivasankar’s statement is said to be aimed at targeting Devender Goud, who merged his Nava Telangana Party with PRP recently. He opposed Goud’s entry into PRP, since it would reduce his own influence in the party. Now, it will be interesting how Goud would react on Sivasankar’s statement.

Manifestos which make people beggars

The manifestos announced by TDPand PRP on Thursday make one wonder whether these parties are treating the voters as beggars, making them dependant on the government for every paisa.
Particularly, the Telugu Desam manifesto is horrible. Instead of empowering the people to earn a better livelihood, the TD says, if it comes to power, it would pay Rs 1500 to the poor families and Rs 1,000 to middle class families per month. The amount will be credited to the bank accounts of the people and they don’t even have to go banks to withdraw the amount; the government will give them electronic cash cards to draw the amount from ATMs. What does it mean? The people will become beggars and they don’t even have to beg at the doorstep, but can get the dole directly at their doorstep. What an idea, Babuji?
And Naidu promised colour televisions to all the poor people. What do they do with these TVs when they don’t have anything to make their both ends meet? Most of the poor dwell in huts without power connection. So, what’s the use of TVs for them? Will they be able to have cable connection or Dish facility? Can they afford power charges and monthly cable charges? How can they have entertainment with empty stomach? During his regime, Naidu provided LPG connections to the poor people under Deepam scheme. But the beneficiaries sold them away, as they could not afford to buy LPG cylinders at a high cost? Where is the guarantee that the TV sets do not go back to showrooms?
Coming to PRP’s election manifesto, Chiranjeevi promises 10-hour free power supply to farmers, which is practically impossible given the power availability now. Do farmers really need 10 hour supply? All that they want is quality power for seven hours. Secondly, he announces “Pasupu-Kunkuma” scheme for girls, under which certain amount would be deposited in the name of a girl child, who would be getting Rs 1 lakh at the age of 18 years. This is again a flop scheme, which was already tested. And the scheme to supply all cooking provisions for just Rs 100 would cost a heavy burden on the State exchequer.
First of all, it is doubtful whether the people would believe all these schemes of TD and PRP. The Congress is yet to come out with its manifesto, but indications are that the government would only promise to the people to carry on all the existing schemes till the saturation level is reached. The YSR government was able to convince the people that it was doing some productive job. Whether the people would get attracted to the new manifestos or believe the YSR’s government is what these elections will prove.

Roja says "I know how to bend Chiru"

Roja don't likes to put an end to end war of words with Praja Rajyam Party leaders.

Roja has not only refused to apologies to Chiranjeevi for her ugly comments against him and his brother Pavan Kalyan; but does not even want to regret for the controversy. On the other hand, she says she would not relent till Chiranjeevi himself apologies to her for instigating PRP Mahila wing chief Sobha Rani.

“I have no enmity with Sobha, since I know pretty well that it was all a game plan of Chiranjeevi to gain petty political mileage. If he doesn’t apologise, I know how to make him bend,” Roja said, in a much aggressive tone.

PRP President's Fight towards Symbol

PRP president Chiranjeevi is definitely upset with Election Commission’s decision not to grant a common election symbol for the party, but he is trying to put up a brave front.

On Tuesday, Chiranjeevi held discussions with PRP’s legal cell leaders and also met Election Watch observer K J Rao to find a way out of the crisis. He said he would move the High Court again and also explore all possible ways to get a common symbol. “We will fight till the end to get justice. Otherwise, we have to think of an alternative,” he said.

Thought the option of fighting the elections under the banner of Nationalist Congress Party is still available, Chiru thinks it is better to exhaust all options before taking it up. Well, one option is available. Grease the palms of powers-that-be in the Election Commission and get the work done!

Chiru Funny looks @ GOUD

NTP has merged with Chiranjeevi and Devender Goud is smiling wearing PRP pagdi. Chiranjeevi is looking serious but has given half of the place in his garland. Will he give that 50 percent share while exercising power if given by people? Will Goud continue his journey under the shadow of Chiranjeevi like he did with Chandrababu earlier? Will Goud kick out Chiru and jump away with some other party in future? Only time should unveil answers. Right now, the Telangana mission of Goud has gone in the hands of Chiranjeevi.

Will he cheat or Will he...........!!!!!

Dirty politics between PRP and TDP........!!!

People in both PRP and TDP changed the face of politics with there excellent wordings!!!! AND It all started with TDP Mahila president Roja and PRP Mahila Rajyam president Sobha Rani.

Chiranjeevi gave full permissions to the Praja Rajyam mahila chief Sobha Rani, and she just shown her brutal face to media with wordings towards ROJA. Shobha went on to allege that Roja has a shady background, which is too big to write a book. Everybody in the film industry knew how Roja had “entertained” film producers and even their sons to grow as a heroine; how she blackmailed Selvamani to marry her and how she runs bar in the night and darbar in the day. “Roja has a dirty behaviour and attire. Her brothers run belt shops in Chittoor. She is consuming liquor and dancing on the streets. We have been keeping quiet all these days; otherwise, our youth would have thrashed her long ago,” Sobha said.

Roja replied in equally filthy language. “Who is Sobha Rani and what is her political stature? Let her know how Pavan Kalyan had affairs with several women and also the background of Renu Desai,” she said. She made similar comments against Chiranjeevi and his illegal contacts with several artistes in the film industry.

Pawan ask anushka to do an Ad!!!

Yes, that was what our ‘Arundhati’ was told by power star Pawan Kalyan. But ad-film, for what? Of course, his political outfit! Now, don’t get confused. Here are the details: Anushka is believed to have approached Puri Jagannath recently, seeking an opportunity to act opposite Pawan. However, the ‘youth’ leader might have thought of cashing in on her overnight celebrity status, which would add glamour quotient to their party campaigning. And, he asked the bewitching beauty to do an ad-film for his party, that too, for free, in order to get a chance to pair up with him on the silver screen! The ad-film is being done by none other than Allu Sirish, son of producer Allu Arvind. That’s the way you should propagate yourself, be it onscreen or off the screen. Isn’t it right, Pawan?!

skips ‘jinxed’ town

Guntur: Chiranjeevi’s followers in the temple town of Amaravathi were jubilant on Thursday for a strange reason. They were celebrating after Chiranjeevi cancelled his scheduled overnight stay at Amaravathi on the last day of his tour on Friday. Surprised? For, they believe top leaders who visit this small town located on the banks of river Krishnaveni and stay overnight face severe setbacks in their political careers. “We are relieved upon learning that our star hero would not be staying here,” said Sankara Rao, an ardent fan of the actorturned-politician. According to locals, N Janardhana Reddy visited Amaravathi just before being asked to quit as CM by the Congress high command in 1993. Jail Singh visited the place and stayed overnight when he was the President. But his efforts at second term did not bear fruits as he had fallen out of favour with then PM Rajiv Gandhi. While many leaders fell from grace, the recent one was that of Maganti Venkateswara Rao (Babu). He was forced to quit the state cabinet just a few days after his visit to Amaravathi. Curiously, chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy visited this town in 2004 during Krishna Pushkarams but did not go to the temple. “He skipped the temple at the suggestions of local leaders and enjoyed power for a full five-year term,” observed Mallikharjuna Rao, a local school teacher. However, transport minister Kanna Lakshminarayana has never gone to campaign without offering prayers at the temple. “But, the god has never disappointed me,” he remarked. The PRP chief would be staying overnight at Gorantla village on the outskirts of Guntur on Friday night before leaving for Hyderabad on Saturday morning. I-T raids on PRP leaders The income-tax officials raided the houses of two PRP leaders in Chittoor district on Thursday. The IT officials raided the residences of Chandragiri PRP leader Saikam Jayachandra Reddy and C Rajagopal of Tirupati. They seized incriminating documents.

Kesineni Nani comments on PRP

In an NTV Interview Kesineni Nani revealed his comments about PRP after he quits from the party.

some points before we go into deep :

*Straight from the heart
*Point Blank
*Nikkatchi gaa Maatladadu

His comments are :

a) Chiru is a bigger actor in real life

b) 2500 crores is their target by end of election

c) Chiru loves only his community

d) The first question Chiru asks in the morning to Allu Aravind
'Ee Mitra, Parakala eppudu potharu Party nundi ?'

e) I will more or less join TDP.

f) Even if PRP wins 1-2 MP seats, the plan is to sell those MP's to BJP after election. This is their agreement with Shatrughan Sinha. I was party to that plan.

g) Chiru likes Vandhi Magadhulu around him. He doesnt like criticism.

h) There will be hardly 500 cadre in each constituency , for PRP.

i) It is not praja rajyam. It is Aravind's Bandhu Rajyam.

Of course, Mitra was there in the same interview. He avoided talking on most of the above and denying some at the same time.