Talli Telangana to join Mahakootami

Talli Telangana party president Vijayashanti is happy for more than one reason: for, she is going to get a bigger role in the coming elections.

Till the other day, nobody was taking Vijayashanti seriously. Suffering from family troubles and lack of political patronage from the people, she was almost ruled out from politics. She tried for a better bargain with Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhara Rao, but in vain.

Now, she is compelled to compromise with whatever she gets. She is all set to merge her party with TRS on January 16 and in return, she was assured of a Parliament seat for her and a good position in the party. What is more, she would be in the elite company of Chandrababu Naidu, B V Raghavulu and K Narayana, as part of Grand Alliance.

Who knows Vijayashanti might even stake claim for a Central minister post, if third front comes to power at the Centre. Of couse, all this is mere guessing. All the best, Ramulamma!

TARGET --------->RAMOJI

Don't get surprised if Eenadu group chairman Ramoji Rao meets the same fate as that of Satyam ex-chief Ramalinga Raju in a few days from now.

Reliable sources in the government say Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy is bringing pressure on the Union Finance Ministry to see that the investigation pertaining to Margadarsi fraud and income tax evasion by Ramoji Rao be expedited and see that Ramoji Rao goes behind the bars at least for a few weeks.

Obviously, the Chief Minister wants that the Ramoji Rao arrest becomes big news for the media, so that it can overshadow the Ramalinga Raju episode. At least till the elections, Ramoji Rao arrest would be in the media limelight, so that the Raju episode gradually fades away from the public memory.

And Rajahmundry MP Undavalli Arun Kumar is working overtime to make it happen soon!

Balayya for Paritala Death Anniversary !!!

The time has come to commemorate the fourth death anniversary of 'Penukonda Puli' Paritala Ravi and this time all eyes are focused on this one as a key gesture is going to happen. There is news that the anniversary which will happen at the Paritala residence will be graced by the presence of none other than Yuvaratna Balakrishna.

Paritala has been a loyal TDP follower and he has worked as an MLA from the Penukonda constituency. He was also the minister for labour for a while before the fangs of factionism struck him and he was assassinated brutally. Incidentally, Paritala was the saving grace during the 2004 election as TDP won a humiliating defeat but Paritala managed to win.

Balayya has been the rising hope for the Telugu Desam members and they have seen a lot of enthusiasm from the public with his arrival. With Balayya making a stronger presence in the TDP camp and his association with these events, it remains to be seen how crucial he gets to be for the coming elections.

KVP link to Ramalinga Raju!

Has Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's son and advisor K V P Ramachandra Rao anything to do with Satyam Raju episode?

Opposition parties are trying to dig out the understanding between KVP and Raju. In fact, KVP's son Ujjwal got engaged to a girl from Raju family, closely related to Ramalinga Raju. So, the Opposition parties are trying to put two and two together and allege that KVP had a share in the booty of Ramalinga Raju and was instrumental in securing crores of rupees worth projects to Maytas, owned by Ramalinga Raju's son.

Sources say the Satyam episode might strain the relationship between the Chief Minsiter's family and KVP, since the latter's out-of-the way help to Rajus has brought bad name to YSR at the time of elections.

Well, these are all speculations and it is doubtful whether YSR would have any break-up with KVP at the time of elections.

How did Raju Net???

With the fall of Satyam and the dubious foundation of its sister concern Maytas Infra in sharp focus, bureaucrats are talking in hushed tones about the roles certain IAS officers played in promoting this infrastructure company in getting prized projects, land and funds from the state government. According to the grapevine, four of them top the list. These comprise one principal secretary each from finance, industry and municipal administration departments respectively, while the fourth is an officer who was earlier posted in Huda. These officers, it is being said, worked as government representatives on the one hand, and guided the company in getting contracts on the other. In this manner, thousands of government land is said to have been released for Maytas without the issuance of a GO. Now, the question that is in everyone’s minds is: Who all will Ramalinga Raju take down with him?

My Hubby is cooperative!!!

Roja recently got off the political dais and got to share about her family. She said that her husband Selvamani has been full support to her and he has a great deal of interest in politics which has brought her here. Selvamani is a noted film maker in the southern circuit.

Roja also said that it is really heartening to see her two year old son who has just learnt to talk but then shows a lot of affection and concern for her mom even checking whether she had her morning coffee or not. Roja has also got a daughter and overall, this actor- politician is happy that her family symbolizes one happy unit.

Which sysmbol will PRP get !! Lion or Train????

The Praja Rajyam Party appears to be reconciled to the fact that it would be next to impossible to get "rising sun" as its election symbol from the Election Commission of India.

Party sources say the party is now asking for either "train" or "lion" as its election symbol for all its candidates in the next elections. Though Election Commission has expressed its inability to allot a common election symbol for the PRP since it is not yet a recognized party, things have changed after party president Chiranjeevi personally went to the EC office in New Delhi and made a strong request, producing all evidences to prove its potential to come to power. The EC is now considering his request, provided there is no objection from any other party for the common symbol.

However, PRP sources wonder which symbol could give a brand image to the party. Some leaders say train would be an appropriate symbol, because it is a common man's mode of transportation during long distance travels. Secondly, media gave extensive publicity about this "train" symbol, much before Chiranjeevi officially launched his party. So, it would go down well with the people. However, there are others who feel that lion would also be a good symbol, because it symbolizes aggression and royalty. It is the king of all animals, but does not harm smaller creates unlike tiger. This symbol can be attractively used during the campaign, they say.