https://epaper.netidhatri.com/view/270/netidhathri-e-paper-21st-may-2024%09
·Can Addanki get a chance?
·Again obstructions from opponents
·Can other leaders accept the candidature of Addanki?
·Is there any chance for Sitakka?
·Will Jaggareddy stay calm?
·Is there any chance for Hanumanna again?
·How far does the Chief Minister influence the workout?
·Will the party follow social justice?
·Can Congress give Chance ‘Madigas’?
·Is there any chance for BCs?
·All remain stalwarts.
·Selection of PCC President is somewhat difficult
HYDERBAD,NETIDHATHRI:
The suspense on new PCC President for Telangana state has still being in double knot position due to the attitude of party leaders. Immediately after conclusion of Parliamentary elections the plague began in the party on filling the PCC President Post. It is not clear if Congress High Command will select the name and send it in sealed cover or let the state leadership to decide the suitable leader for this post. Till twenty years back when Congress was remain in power, continue to dictate every state politics. The National leadership used to play with the political career of state leadership. This continued to happen because in those days Congress only remained as strong National Party. BJP was in growing stage and not in a position to give stiff resistance to Congress. This was the main reason for Congress to play its political tricks and time to time involvement in the internal matters of state unites of the party. In those days no state leader knows who will become either Chief Minister or Party State President! It was the time of sealed cover politics. Kesewarao and M. Satyanarayana like leaders became PCC chiefs in that way only. Everybody’s astonishment M.Satyanarayana Rao entered in to Hyderabad with an appointment letter in sealed cover as PCC President. Till then nobody in United Andhra Pradesh had information regarding, who will become the PCC President? That was the situation prevailed in those days. Now this situation totally changed. BJP became very strong and snatch the power in centre from Congress through elections. With the advent of BJP, grand old party gradually lost its fame and those leaders who remain powerful in one or two states are not heeding the instructions of High Command. Now Central leadership compelled to heed the advice of such strong leaders who left over in small number. In those days Congress High Command itself used to encourage two groups in the state politics. For example when Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy became the Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, party High Command appointed D.Srinivas as PCC chief, who was strong opponent of YSR. When two groups prevail in state, it will become very easy for High Command to play its own politics to keep its strong position intact. Now in Telangana Revanth Reddy caused to bring Congress into power and remain a strong leader. For this reason other ‘old’ stalwarts in the party remain calm and waiting for a chance. At present Revanth Reddy keep with him two posts i.e, Chief Minister and Party President. Now the time came to entrust the responsibilities of party President Post to some other leader.
Reventh Reddy now wants to concentrate on administration. At the same time it requires to make party more strengthen in the state. Now people have high hopes on newly elected Congress Government. At the same time the schedule for local body elections will be in the month of June. In order to surmount those coming elections, it requires party shall be in a strong position. For this purpose from now onwards party leadership has to concentrate on strengthening the party at gross root level. Being Chief Minister of the state it will become very difficult for Reventh Reddy to concentrate both on administration as well as on strengthen the party. PCC President and Chief Minister Posts are equally important to keep the party and government in strong position. In these circumstances, the general opinion is that if PCC President post is given to a person who recommended by Chief Minister will facilitate the smooth movement of the party in the state. Now Revanth Reddy treat Sitakka like his own sister. She also has been continuing as minister in the Cabinet of CM Revanth Reddy. If party High Command select her name as per the wish of Revanth it will become very easy for smooth running of party in the state. At the same time there will be no problem even if she remain in two posts. Nobody will question it. In previous occasion Botsa Satyanarayana maintained two posts like PCC president and minister in the Cabinet. If party is not interested to select her, then Addanki Dayakar is there who is also very much favour to Revanth Reddy. In recent time when Revant Reddy conducted road show in Suryapet, there was demand from the people for suitable post for Addanki Dayaker. On this occasion Revanth Reddy assured them, that ‘Addanki’ is suitable leader to take a post that next to him. As per his assurance now only PCC president post is available. No other chance is there. Till now Addanki denied of any suitable post in the party. He lost number of opportunities slip away with hair breadth gap. Now there is also a serious discussion among the party leaders about the injustice caused to ‘Madigas’ in these Parliament elections.
There are allegations that ‘Malas’ are being given prominence in the party. If party leaders express this opinion, this opportunity may turn against Addanki.
At this juncture it is learnt that old stalwart Hanumantha Rao also remains in fray. During Parliament Elections he expressed his willingness to contest from Khammam seat. In previous he worked as PCC President for two times. This experience may be added for his candidature. He also has good name for his familiarity in the party. At the same time he is most loyal to Gandhi’s family. This is utmost important qualification for him. Number of leaders left the party when it was in difficulty but Hanumanth Rao remained in Congress and has been showing utmost loyalty with party high command. He also left all leaders in their astonishment by announcing that he was in the fray of PCC President against Revanth Reddy. Only disadvantage for him is age. How far his old age permits him to take such huge responsibility remains a question. Being working president of the party Jaggareddy also has an eye on this PCC president post. The most disadvantage factor for him is, he and Revanth belong to same community. If PCC President post is given to him, BCs in the party may get revolt against such decision. The name Madhuyashki Goud also is also in forefront. He had great role in Separate State movement and has the history of staunch fighting against BRS party. Not only that, he is very much close to Rahul Gandhi. At the begining Madhuyashki remained in close with Revant Reddy but later distanced away from him.
At this prevailing situation, party has no other way except accepting the candidate recommended by CM Revanth Reddy. Then either Sitakka or Addanki will have more chances. Here one thing shall be kept in mind. Post is one and more leaders are in fray! When Revanth Reddy contested for PCC President Post, other leaders questioned his candidature. Under his leadership Congress came into power is only the reason the other leaders to remain in silence. Jagga Reddy lost the Sangareddy seat. That is why he is not able to show power. If he got elected from that seat contested, his wave might have been different in the party. Let us see what will happen in the party.
