tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post5988192281512357169..comments2023-07-02T21:12:43.266+05:30Comments on The Argumentative Indian: TELANGANA II: Statehood at midnightJusthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15938509910551379491noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-17129745090028228882009-12-12T20:26:22.002+05:302009-12-12T20:26:22.002+05:30Shanth, you brought out good article on the future...Shanth, you brought out good article on the future leaders. In support of this, I want to talk about the student leaders, who are capable and eligible, and who are the real heroes of this victory.<br />Even thought I didn't happen to see the interview by Ravi Prakash(TV9) with the OU Student Leaders, I heard that Ravi Prakash himself was surprised and exclaimed that these leaders are far more better than other Politicians in Power.<br />We really have very good leaders in Telangana and we should look forward to them becoming part of the administration of Telangana.<br />Jai Telangana....<br />RavinderUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800717784836030398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-47958030615643407652009-12-12T10:24:44.182+05:302009-12-12T10:24:44.182+05:30Please go thru the article, from which some of you...Please go thru the article, from which some of you may find the answers. This article is published in 'The telegragh' stands in fourth in indian daily news papers(after times of india, hindustan times and the hindu) published by 'anand publisher' esbl in 1922.<br /><br />Techie son emerges but in no hurry by G.S. RADHAKRISHNA <br /> (publised on 11.12.2009)<br /><br />Hyderabad, Dec. 10: One thought he could slip into his father’s shoes without much hassle. The other says he isn’t “eager” at all but is ready if the situation demands.<br /><br />In the fast unravelling theatre of Andhra politics, it is the seemingly ambition-less son who is rising.<br /><br />As the tussle for Telangana unfolded, Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao emerged as the man to watch out for while his father K. Chandrasekhar Rao lay in hunger strike in a hospital bed. Almost always in jeans and T-shirt, the articulate software engineer with an MBA from America stunned even his dad, a seasoned player in the churning politics of Telangana.<br /><br />While TRS elders and the rest of his family were advising Rao to call off his fast as the Centre dawdled, the young Rama Rao said he would rather see his father as a “martyr” to the cause. “My father prefers to die rather than face the embarrassment of not achieving Telangana,” he said.<br /><br />Few had expected Rama Rao to come up with such a comment when everyone thought a decision had been reached to persuade the “sinking” TRS boss to end his fast.<br /><br />But Rama Rao had other ideas. “I’d rather see my father as a martyr to a cause rather than an embarrassment to himself,” he said.<br /><br />The 10-MLA TRS may not be a force to reckon with in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, but the 35-year-old has ensured the support of a crucial segment: the jeans-clad GeNext.<br /><br />But Rama Rao is humble. “I am not eager to take on my father’s mantle. But I am ready to do it if the situation warrants it,” he said.<br /><br />The contrast with the other young man of Andhra politics — Y.S. Jaganmohan — couldn’t have been more stark.<br /><br />Eyeing the chief minister’s chair after his father Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy died in an air-crash, Jagan railed against his rivals after K. Rosaiah was anointed.<br /><br />The 38-year-old launched an offensive against his detractors but the Congress high command stood firm. <br /><br />An insider said Jagan lacked political acumen. “He comes across more as a spoilt brat who thought he could slip into his father’s shoes without much hassle,” the insider said.<br /><br />Andhra watchers said Rama Rao had stolen a march over his cousin T. Harish Rao in the power race within the TRS. They said Rama Rao, who contested and won the 2009 Assembly election from Siricilla in Karimnagar district by a margin of just 171 votes, has cemented his place in the party organisation.<br /><br />A single comment was enough hint that the young man has a mature head on his shoulders.<br /><br />While most TRS supporters celebrated the Centre’s announcement late last night that it would initiate the process for a separate Telangana state, Rama Rao said the “real effort” would be to bring a bill in Parliament. In other words, nothing could stop the Centre from sitting on an Assembly resolution for statehood.<br /><br />Some TRS leaders say Rama Rao’s sister K. Kavita, 31, is a better spokesperson. They also point out that she had actively campaigned for Chandrasekhar Rao in the Mahbubnagar Parliament constituency, helping him win from a new seat.<br /><br />Rama Rao knows his limitations, but unlike Jagan who was in a hurry, he is prepared to wait. <br /><br />An analyst summed it up: “One son is in it, the other out of it.” What he possibly meant was “out of the frame”.<br /><br /> shanth: May be its big article, but its an example that even telangana got great emerging leaders, who did not bring into the light.. because of the regionalism by local print and electronic media now and then. This paper got no role with local politics.. one who really blames the leaders and want to know the reason behind the revolution can realise based on this. <br /><br />j shanth kumarjshanthkumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722489095703296386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-71321172297401928352009-12-12T09:35:50.631+05:302009-12-12T09:35:50.631+05:30Ramky:
Do you think ,we progressed a lot after get...Ramky:<br />Do you think ,we progressed a lot after getting independence from cruel ,cunning Britishers ? We fought for independence not for progress,for our freedom,dignity,identity,self-respect...same is here.There were lot of great leaders in India during independence struggle who were marked as terrorists,corrupt personalities by British media,we came to their sacrifices only after independence,same is happening now in AP,Andra media is marking Telangana leaders as corrupt,old,terrorits.We are fighting for Telangana for self-respect, we are humiliated in all aspects.<br /><br />Shilpa R;<br />Do you think Andra region will satisfy with Hyderabad only ? Definetly a big NO.This is like Pakisthan asking Kashmir.<br />Even if we give Kashmir to Pakisthan then they start asking Haryana and Punjab...same thing is here...Hyderabad is only a small reason to say that we will not give Telangana.Do you think ..they developed Hyderabad for the sake of people living in Telangana...No..They developed Hyderabad for their selfish needs.<br />A small remote village in Andra region is having best facilities than a district head-quater in Telangana...Just a make a tour in Telangana region and note atleast one place from Telangana region apart from Hyderabad which is far developed than a remote village in Andra region in your next comment.VIJAY REDDY ELETIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544548507327753384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-14738065229776962792009-12-12T09:27:00.553+05:302009-12-12T09:27:00.553+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.VIJAY REDDY ELETIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544548507327753384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-61213905655119628662009-12-12T05:21:06.943+05:302009-12-12T05:21:06.943+05:30I am anxious to see what progress Telangana achiev...I am anxious to see what progress Telangana achieves as a state in the years to come. If its indeed true that the capabilities and potential here has been suppressed here all these days, I will want to see it display it in its achievements and not merely in providing a new bunch of political goons. Anyhow, I think as Indians, this is yet another proud moment for us as we have shown the world how united and progressive we all are...few more states are in the pipeline.Ramkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572482161467477435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-492818293673153452009-12-11T23:05:08.059+05:302009-12-11T23:05:08.059+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Shilpa Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089445284087178758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-90269633075344323332009-12-11T22:37:32.787+05:302009-12-11T22:37:32.787+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Shilpa Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089445284087178758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-70647947926670494642009-12-11T21:59:19.754+05:302009-12-11T21:59:19.754+05:30Ravinder, Balu, Hariesh,
I share ur feeelings. I ...Ravinder, Balu, Hariesh,<br /><br />I share ur feeelings. I get a feeling we have seen a historic movement. I have not many hopes on KCR but on the students who have driven the agitation. I also appreciate the calm and restraint they are showing in face of the protests in other regions. That shows their maturity. With time, things, I hope, wud settle down peacefully. It is better to get separated and live in harmony than to live together in an unjust partnership.Justhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938509910551379491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-63740595593246327922009-12-11T21:52:25.456+05:302009-12-11T21:52:25.456+05:30Vijay,
1) The turmoil is Andhra reflects a 's...Vijay,<br /><br />1) The turmoil is Andhra reflects a 'shock' and it shows just how Telangana was taken for granted all these years.I wonder <br />where were all these leaders, students when the TDP and Congress along with CPI, PrajaRajyam promised separate Telangana? <br />Where were these guys when all parties expressed support for the resolution as and when it is placed. Why did they atleast <br />not protest or start a debate then? All those leaders now posing like wannabe martyrs for Andhra thought Telangana will never be a reality and that Telanganites are not capable to override the anti-Telangana capitalist lobby in state and center. Lagadapati as recently as Much to their consternation, there is this unheard of mass public upheaval that overturned the plutocrats well-oiled machinery. So these guys like Lagadapati who openly mocked at Telangana advocates that they are inept to achieve their objective now run back into people and try to tap into their natural emotional outburst. <br /><br />The protests also reflect how Telangana is considered a trampling ground for all these big businessmen, factionalists' <br />corrupt machinery. Its a shame they hide under the 'Samaikya' banner to do their corrupt businesses. For anyone doing his <br />business transperantly, the new state obviously makes no difference. <br /><br />2) Your point around Indian independence is correct. It sounds patronising when Andhra leaders promise 'development' for <br />Telangana as if they r doing charity. While Telangana asks its rightful share of Govt. spending in proportion to the income it generates and its share of real water, all they got were abuses. A peoples movement shud b dignified with rational objectives while this so-called movement exposes the hypocrisy and arrogance and all the so-called samaikyavadhis have to offer the Telangana advocates are abuses and insults. <br /><br />3) If people think just KCR's fast got Telangana, they must be blind and dumb. I have only read abt the Revolutions like that of the French, I have seen one in my lifetime.Justhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938509910551379491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-81094485809315148982009-12-11T20:24:55.838+05:302009-12-11T20:24:55.838+05:30Calvyn,
First things first, I supported the Telan...Calvyn,<br /><br />First things first, I supported the Telangana struggle not just because it has a history but it has a legitimate grievance that is not even given a hearing. In addition, the discrimination goes unabated. The latest instance being the fman-made flood in Kurnool and Mahbubnagar. Instead of releasing the waters to Telangana as its rightful share, they over-stored the water and then quite unexpectedly the flood comes in, exorbitantly increasing the input into the dams while the maximum output reamined constant at its maximum. The backwaters of the dam went to teh brim and flooding the nearby districts. The facts are out in the open but did we even see the Govt responding to the allegations? No. Thats the attitude of AP Govt towards all Telangana issues. It is terribly insensitive and the separation is inevitable. So it is not as if Telangana had another option. I would in fact say Telangana is more for the future and that today's struggle is boosted by the hopes for future than any hatred with past happenings. The very fact that there is no violence in word or deed against Andhrites in any area in Telangana stands testimony to the fact. In contrary, we saw helpless suicides.<br /><br />One very important point u made is about self-sustainability. I would say viability and sustainability are the basic parameters seen before creating a new state. The answer for ur question lies in the very reasons for Telangan struggle.On an average, Telangana which is 43% of state's area contributed 60-65% of taxes collected in the whole state while it was given 20-25% of the states expenditure. 2 major rivers in the state pass thru Telangana. 60% of river Godavari's path through the state is thru Telangana while it is allowed to use hardly 10-15% of the water share of the state. The Govt stats show that even with such discrimination Telangana contributed more than its share and infact sustained the whole state at its own loss. Politicians in Telangana wub as good or as bad as anywhere else. The real point is that Telangana wud now use its own resources for its own developement and more importantly the next generations wud atleast grow up reading Telangana freedom fighters call themselves Telanganites, not Andhrites from Andhra Pradesh. And that is why we saw such an overwhelming civil uprising, to reclaim its identity and get their rightful share.Justhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938509910551379491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-16637116388935136672009-12-11T18:59:01.292+05:302009-12-11T18:59:01.292+05:30"Happy Telangana Independence Day"
Tel...<b>"Happy Telangana Independence Day" </b><br /><br />Telangana Statehood is the greatest achievement of the people of Telangana. This unity should continue to exist to chose a good leader for the upliftment of Telangana.<br /><br />I'm very proud to be a part of this historic phase of the state, which will be talked about by our future generations. <br /><br />The agitation by plutocratic andhra leaders and their people is temporary and in due course we will definitely see the bill becoming an act.<br /><br />I'm glad that Mr. Pillai today announced that "Hyderabad", the heart of Telangana, belongs to the people of Telangana and will the capital city of Telangana State.<br /><br />Jai Telangana.....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800717784836030398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-85287153567562490122009-12-11T16:16:10.734+05:302009-12-11T16:16:10.734+05:30This is really great news for all Telanganties. Bu...This is really great news for all Telanganties. But I suspect the credibility of KCR who is more business man than a poltician. It is open secret that he sold party tickets for money. We telanganaites need justice by some means, may be by granting separate statehood or addressing the problems scencerely. I am 100% sure it is not because of KCR alone center took the decision but for people sentiments. My biggest concern is we don't have a good leader to solve the problmes. Just by giving separate state problems will not solve, now the actual challange ahead of us. Now people of telangana has to choose the right leader. Lets not fight among ourself, we are still same Telugu people. Jai Telangana, Jai Andhra.....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285500615594694150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-40570472996652205232009-12-11T15:29:39.516+05:302009-12-11T15:29:39.516+05:30The creation of separate statehood for Telangana i...The creation of separate statehood for Telangana is being cried foul by people of other regions is an obvious and planned reaction. <br /><br />Their protest slogan is also not justified. They would do better if they support the resolution and allow the process of formation. Otherwise how can one explain their support for united AP when regions here is expoited for their regional gains n development and injustice meted out in all areas to telanga people in connivance with the ruling parties. <br /><br />The current protests are nothing but a pretext to stall proceedings for further action.<br /><br />I think the posts amply support our people's struggle in demanding a seperate state.<br /><br />Jai TelanganaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658054479723229068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-84020861906825434552009-12-11T06:30:18.750+05:302009-12-11T06:30:18.750+05:30I don't know why other region people (politici...I don't know why other region people (politicians) are crying and making turmoil in state when we are getting our rights.When they say, we are not benefiting or looting anything from Telangana,then why they fear, when we get our Telangana.I don't know why they still want to loot telangana in the name of Samaikya Andra.For example,in Telangana, every district has atleast 2/3 MLAs who are from Andra.<br />Even Jawaharlal Nehru said,better to get seperated from cunning Andra region as soon as possible ,during formation of AP.<br />Why people are seeing only Jharkhand for small state formation,why don't they see Uttharanchal,which is becoming better place than its previous state UP? We fought for independence not saying that we will develop more than England,but for self-respect,same situation is here,we are humiliated in the name of our culture,language and in every aspect of our daily life by andra region,hence we need independence from them.<br />In greater elections,they are saying their is no Telangana sentiment as TRS did not participate,why TRS is considered as the voice of Telangana people?TRS is only a party in Telangana.Today because of agitation of Telangana people ,center declared their Telangana wish not because of purly KCR fast.<br />In greater elections,MIM is the second biggest party in Hyderabad and going to share mayor berth with congress (which also said people believe in congress because we bring Telangana),not samaikya TDP or not samaikya PRP or samaikya other parites.VIJAY REDDY ELETIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544548507327753384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-42967952733368250382009-12-11T06:16:08.184+05:302009-12-11T06:16:08.184+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.VIJAY REDDY ELETIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544548507327753384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19451417.post-48694223489919045082009-12-11T03:38:09.845+05:302009-12-11T03:38:09.845+05:30Well, As a Telangana'ite myself, I am very muc...Well, As a Telangana'ite myself, I am very much elated by the 'inception of creation' of a new state. Yet, I am indifferent to the post-separation execution. If execution is in the hands of the same people(politicians) who fought/fast for it, I sincerely doubt their commitment/sincerity towards a prosperous state but a prosperous self.. Your posts vehemently supported the 'telangana' cause for its history, but not the future.. <br /><br />I would like to see your views on the ripple effects it would have on the breadth of the state/country.. in terms of fanaticism, regionalism, religion. Also, your take on the path to self-sustainability as a independent state. What would Telangana has to do in order not to tread the same path as other recently separated states!!Calvynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064739740055350751noreply@blogger.com