CHANDRABABU NAIDU PLANNING TO STEAL T-THUNDER FROM KCR

The joint action committee (JAC) spearheading the Telangana agitation might have received a shot in the arm with TDP leaders from the region joining it. But it appears to be a clever ploy by TDP president Chandrababu Naidu to silence TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao and take the lead. With JAC convener Prof K Kodandaram asserting that the TDP had agreed to be part of JAC on the condition that the partner parties should not indulge in criticism against each other, the advantage has already frittered away from the TRS satrap, observers said. Though Naidu has distanced himself from the T tangle, hes playing all the cards decisively to isolate KCR, an observer said.

While the TDP has lined up an array of experienced leaders like Nagam Janardhan Reddy, Errabelli Dayakar Rao, Devender Goud, Kadiam Srihari and others to carry forward the movement, the TRS lone and vociferous voice has been KCR only what with T Harish Rao, Nayani Narasimha Reddy, Etela Rajender and others coming in the second rung. Sources said Naidu has unleashed his armoury (read senior leaders) at the right time just when the T movement has gained the momentum . The TDP chief will not allow KCR to hijack the movement at any cost knowing fully well that his partys strength lies in Telangana, an analyst averred.

In fact, analysts said theres more to the T pie than what meets the eye.Though the JAC leadership is confident that it is working towards the separate state, attempts are being made by Congress leaders to gain dominance in the JAC. And Naidu would never like the idea of Congress leaders calling the shots, a political observer said.  Meanwhile, the Congress is holding a meeting of its MPs, MLAs and other public representatives on Dec 29 to discuss its participation in the JAC.

We have to discuss the size of the JAC as we have 13 ministers, 12 MPs and 70 MLAs and MLCs, Congress MLA R Damodar Reddy said.  On the other hand, veteran Congress leader G Venkataswamy has claimed that separate Telangana is the last battle for the statehood demand this time around.
(SOURCE: TOI)