Thought Garage

I have no clue, other than keeping those ‘politically unemployed’ busy with a job of their dreams.

What those politicians could not do so far in the last (about) 50+ years while in the ruling party or in the opposition party, that they could suddenly do now if Telangana becomes a separate state?

If you put rupee by rupee spent on each district after Andhra became a separate state, I don’t see any region of the state treated disproportionately. Then what’s all this fuss about backwardness of Telangana region?

This is the same question in everybody in Andhra Pradesh and elsewhere. What went wrong? Why Chiranjeevi gave such a flop show so far in politics? Family interference, lack of clarity, lack of organization … ???

That reminds of me of wonderful comments Jaya Sudha made comparing NTR and Chiranjeevi :

It was so eloquently said. ‘surrounded by family’ definitely must have some responsibility over the high handling of affairs. But that must be left to the grace of the party and Chiru himself to realize that. She demonstrated her respect and compliments for both NTR and Chiranjeevi and added so much clarity to key differences between them.

There is no way Chiranjeevi can become anything like NTR. And it is a mistake to expect anything of that sort. I only hope, Chiranjeevi make a history for himself in his own style. Last one year had been terrible, but I don’t think it is fair to write off so soon.

If you have any expectations on Politics in Andhra Pradesh, you must watch this wonderful and totally civil debate ))

The reel life ‘Mega’ star Chiranjeevi’s  real life appears to be coming to a tragic end, in Politics. Eenadu (the news paper outlet, unmistakably the opposition party TDP’s torch bearer) reported that 7 PRP MLAs and few other leaders met with party secretary Allu Aravind and proposed to dissolve and combine PRP with ruling congress party. Other news indicate about 12 MLAs ready to take a plunge while rest of the them waiting for Chiranjeevi to accompany.

Its not a big surprise to me. While Eenadu has been totally biased in interpreting events to favor TDP, it never reported lies. So I would take it as real, irrespective of whatever political spin Congress and PRP may put on to it.

“Why I pray with Love, For Chiru To Fail in Politics”

Today’s news reminded me of an email sent by a Chiranjeevi’s ardent fan after Chiranjeevi announced his entry into politics.

 

"I love Chiru more than my brother and I offered prayers today that Chiru annaya would see how bad politicians are and fail in Politics to come back to very movies that made him our beloved Hero. People around him are hungry for power, money and fame, the very things that  Chiru annayya always hated so much. I don’t want to loose a great Hero.  He resisted Politics for so long, and finally these guys got into his mind in the name of Public service.”

Read full email published on 23rd August 2008  >>Why I pray with Love, For Chiru To Fail in Politics

Here is a snapshot of Eenadu news paper that published this news on the front page. You can read online at http://www.eenadu.net.

Source: http://www.eenadu.net

Almost all key Party leaders (opportunists??) have deserted the party a while ago. A few days back, another leader(??) Devendar Goud (that left TDP, started Nava Telangana Praja Party and then joined Praja rajyam party) took a full turn and went back to Telugu Desam party.

Party Official Website Has Gone Offline Long Back

Praja Rajyam party’s official web site is long gone. The URL wasn’t reachable  for a long time.

Had it been a movie ..

If these elected MLA too leave the party, then the party is all but over. It it had been a movie, the climax would have been different.  But, however close they seem to be, reel life is entirely different from real life.

And it seems, prayers of that ardent fan have been heard. So, will Chiru go back and relive the rest of the life in fantasy reel world or take the challenge and show what it takes to become a hero in real life and fight a come back.

Well, I don’t bet my money on a political comeback.

And movies, who cares any more!

“There is no Praja Rajyam party without Mitra”, said Chiranjeevi few days before the election and amidst resignations by senior leaders. Now, Mitra resigned from the party too, citing that he could not adjust in the party. Not sure whether he could not adjust with policies, values or people within the party. He gracefully and respectfully did not point fingers at anybody and refused to talk any internal matters outside. I respect that.  Internal matters are internal matters.

So, now the most important question is, can Praja Rajyam survive?

With Mitra’s resignation,  all founding members of the Party have walked away from the party, except Chiranjeevi himself.

I am not sure who else is left in the party. But it appears, the honeymoon is now officially over. The belief of ‘public’ affection and ‘call for service by people’ has been proven to be a mirage. Now, support from think tanks appears to be waning as well.

Can he resurrect, just like he does in his silver screen fantasies? Or, can he gather his strength to accept the reality and settle for nothing. In the midst of insurmountable obstacles, it is time to reveal the heroic character, if he has one. And he is one, in real life.