Jagan Decided To Go On Hunger Strike

Jagan Decided To Go On Hunger Strike

Hunger strikes are not new for YSR Congress party chief YS Jagan but they end up without any proper result. Yet again, Jagan decided to go for a hunger strike in protest over the delay in farm loan waiver scheme that was promised by Telugu Desam party during elections and came into power.  However, YSRCP leaders were against this decision of Jagan and opposed it.

According to the sources, few leaders opined that the party did not get much response from the earlier programs and it would fetch nothing to party if it launches another agitation. But Jagan is firm to go on hunger strike and if leaders accepted this proposal yesterday, Jagan was considering to go fast unto death from Eluru. In West Godavari district, YSR Congress party did not win even a single seat in May elections and so to strengthen the party in the district, Jagan opted Eluru.

YSRCP leaders advised Jagan to be in wait and watch mode as the government has announced to waive certain amount of farm loans in October and if government fails to do so, then Jagan can go ahead with hunger strike plan. Also the party has decided to stage protests from October second week in regards to the farm loan waiver scheme. In addition to this, YSRCP also discussed about the future of the party in Telangana state and spokesperson Vasireddy Padma said, YSRCP will also operate in Telangana. The government is yet to implement farm loan waiver scheme and we will fight with people over this.

(AW: Vamshi)

Jagan Threatens Assembly Speaker

Jagan Threatens Assembly Speaker

Andhra Pradesh opposition leader YS Jagan has threatened Assembly speaker Kodela Sivaprasad Rao of moving no confidence motion against him for being biased in the House. Jagan after the Assembly session, held a press meet at Assembly committee hall and also blamed electronic media for being supportive to the government and not showing the opposition party's efforts in the House.

“Speaker Kodela is indirectly supporting TDP government and accordingly our voice in the house is being reduced. Also suspending our MLAs is unfair and we demand Speaker to immediately lift the suspension and also take back the notice given to one more MLA,” said Jagan giving warning to the Kodela. Jagan also lashed out at the TDP leaders who are constantly blaming him of taking about two hours of time while debating on AP budget. “I started my speech at 11:08 AM and ended it at 1:40 PM. I spoke for about two and half hours but I was interrupted by TDP leaders 17 times which wasted 106 minutes of my time. I did not deviate from the subject and what promises TDP made before elections and how many funds were allocated to respective schemes and ministry were the highlights of the debate. Speaker Kodela disconnected by mike and allowed TDP leaders to reply when it was my turn, probably nowhere in the country this would happen,” added Jagan.

While the TDP has hit back at Jagan and his party in this regards. Somebody was writing technical details of AP budget outside the house and Jagan is just reading out those papers. His arguments don't have credibility and it shows his lack of experience. Coming to the time issue, Jagan spoke for about one hour and 50 minutes, probably no opposition leader will be given such an opportunity and Speaker Kodela gave ample of time for YSRCP. Still, Jagan is confined to accuse the government, said a TDP leader.

(AW: Vamshi)

TDP Tops In Panchyat Elections

 TDP Tops In Panchyat Elections

As per the results of the first phase of Panchayat elections, Telugu Desam Party won at majority of the Panchayats.  The results are like this-

TDP won 1529 Panchayats closely followed by Congress with 1377.  A total of 2638 Panchayats elected their Sarpanchs unanimously at various places election of which will fall in 2nd and 3rd phases.   If we add the unanimously elected candidates, Congress Party is in the lead with 2142 Panchayats where as TDP is at 2096.  YSRCP and TRS got 1478 and 508 respectively.  

But these results are only as of now.  The positions may change with the results in 2nd and final phases.  If we see the ongoing trend as of now, TDP is in lead in 9 districts and Congress in 7 districts.  Kadapa and Visakhapatnam are in favor of YSRCP and Warangal and Medak and in favor of TRS.

We only have to wait for a week now to get the final results. 

(AW-SriJa)