The overwhelming reception accorded to chiranjeevi in the bordering districts of Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram once again ignited the political scene in the state. None, in particular both the major parties of Congress and TDP, have expected this kind of public attendance for the star turned politician and so far all political parties almost wrote off PRP as very marginal force, even after massive public meeting in temple town of Tirupathi. At a crucial juncture when other oppositional groups playing political tactics, Chiru punctured the hopes of Naidu and some other parties proving that he is there, not just an another political party but as a power to reckon.
Now, not only dominant political parties, even the smaller ones that have been dictating dates and placing unreasonable conditions have started to re-think over their partner in the coming electoral battle. The postponement of final decision by CPI (M) on Sunday in regard to have a tie up with TDP in the coming election is clear indication of that. Already one of the two left parties i.e. CPI has hinted, in public, its intention to sail with PRP against the wish of CPI (M) which almost has made up its mind to have tie up with Naidu for various reasons, the case is same with TRS.
Now all these leaders will re-work their electoral alliances.
Now Chiru camp should workout clear strategy to keep this momentum till the judgment day and convert this public attendance into votes.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Huge Crowds Greet Chiranjeevi In Praja Ankita Yatra
Huge crowds greeted Praja Rajyam founder Chiranjeevi on the second day of his Praja Ankita Yatra of the district which passed through Gollapalli, Alajangi, Terlam, Uttaravalli, Merakamudidam, Garbham, Garividi, Gural and Nellimarla.
Addressing the huge crowds, the megastar said governments should be a protector of public property. Developmental programmes should not cause hardships to people but political leaders just did not care as they were busy lining their pockets. The PRP would fight against corruption and bring about a change in the system, he asserted.
"The PRP will surely address people’s problems. That will be the main agenda of the party. I chose this region to start my yatra as I wanted the blessings of the people here," he said amidst thunderous applause.
The huge crowds stopped their idol’s convoy at every crossroad between Bobbili and Nellimarla and urged him to speak, only to be obliged. Fans shouted slogans in support of Praja Rajyam while the most popular song of the party, Nenu Saitam Prapanchagniki Ahutavutanu, was repeatedly played at junctions.
N Lakshmi, a Chiranjeevi fan, and friends from Terlam said, "We came here to see Chiranjeevi." S Musalayya and others from Uttaravalli village in Merakamudidam mandal said that somebody should emerge on the scene to control corruption.
"We welcome Chiranjeevi, we will vote for him." M Sankaramma of Alajangi village in Bobbili mandal said her favourite star should be given a chance to cleanse politics and streamline administration.
The two-day tour of the district concluded this evening.
The four-day yatra of Visakhapatnam district will start from Tagarapuvalasa on Thursday.
Addressing the huge crowds, the megastar said governments should be a protector of public property. Developmental programmes should not cause hardships to people but political leaders just did not care as they were busy lining their pockets. The PRP would fight against corruption and bring about a change in the system, he asserted.
"The PRP will surely address people’s problems. That will be the main agenda of the party. I chose this region to start my yatra as I wanted the blessings of the people here," he said amidst thunderous applause.
The huge crowds stopped their idol’s convoy at every crossroad between Bobbili and Nellimarla and urged him to speak, only to be obliged. Fans shouted slogans in support of Praja Rajyam while the most popular song of the party, Nenu Saitam Prapanchagniki Ahutavutanu, was repeatedly played at junctions.
N Lakshmi, a Chiranjeevi fan, and friends from Terlam said, "We came here to see Chiranjeevi." S Musalayya and others from Uttaravalli village in Merakamudidam mandal said that somebody should emerge on the scene to control corruption.
"We welcome Chiranjeevi, we will vote for him." M Sankaramma of Alajangi village in Bobbili mandal said her favourite star should be given a chance to cleanse politics and streamline administration.
The two-day tour of the district concluded this evening.
The four-day yatra of Visakhapatnam district will start from Tagarapuvalasa on Thursday.
Praja Rajyam Vows To Live Up To Its Name
Praja Rajyam Party president Chiranjeevi today said his party would keep its focus firmly on the task of alleviating the sufferings of the people and said North Coastal Andhra was the right place to launch such a movement.
Setting out on the party’s two-day road show in the district to tumultuous cheers, he described North Coastal Andhra Pradesh as the ‘‘mother’’ of various movements — peasant and revolutionary, as well as the freedom struggle.
Leaders were quenching their own thirst while the common man was thirsting for a drop of water, he said.
‘‘Economic and social conditions are deteriorating because of rampant corruption. My film, Tagore, is not a movie but a mirror to reality. You are supporting me in the belief that only I can root out corruption,’’ he told the crowds.
Spelling out the reasons behind his decision to join politics, he narrated a telephonic conversation he had last night: ‘‘My mother called me around 11:30 p.m. and said she could see on TV that my face had got tanned and I was sweating profusely. She also learnt that I had yet to take my dinner even at that late hour. Mother too hadn’t eaten. She asked me whether all this was necessary?
‘‘My reply was that I had a handkerchief to wipe away my sweat. But crores of people were shedding tears every day and had nothing with which to wipe those away.’’
Corruption had been institutionalised and had spread to every section, Chiranjeevi said. Vowing to stay steadfast in the fight against graft, he said he would not change colours like other people.
Expressing anguish over corruption even in hospitals, Chiranjeevi said newborns were turning blind because pregnant women were not even given a tablet costing just 5 paise. There was a need to channelise youth power for the social good, he said.
The Praja Rajyam leader wanted to know why the State Government was announcing several new schemes and programmes at the fag-end of its tenure. ‘‘Had it forgotten the people all these last four years?’’ he wondered.
Setting out on the party’s two-day road show in the district to tumultuous cheers, he described North Coastal Andhra Pradesh as the ‘‘mother’’ of various movements — peasant and revolutionary, as well as the freedom struggle.
Leaders were quenching their own thirst while the common man was thirsting for a drop of water, he said.
‘‘Economic and social conditions are deteriorating because of rampant corruption. My film, Tagore, is not a movie but a mirror to reality. You are supporting me in the belief that only I can root out corruption,’’ he told the crowds.
Spelling out the reasons behind his decision to join politics, he narrated a telephonic conversation he had last night: ‘‘My mother called me around 11:30 p.m. and said she could see on TV that my face had got tanned and I was sweating profusely. She also learnt that I had yet to take my dinner even at that late hour. Mother too hadn’t eaten. She asked me whether all this was necessary?
‘‘My reply was that I had a handkerchief to wipe away my sweat. But crores of people were shedding tears every day and had nothing with which to wipe those away.’’
Corruption had been institutionalised and had spread to every section, Chiranjeevi said. Vowing to stay steadfast in the fight against graft, he said he would not change colours like other people.
Expressing anguish over corruption even in hospitals, Chiranjeevi said newborns were turning blind because pregnant women were not even given a tablet costing just 5 paise. There was a need to channelise youth power for the social good, he said.
The Praja Rajyam leader wanted to know why the State Government was announcing several new schemes and programmes at the fag-end of its tenure. ‘‘Had it forgotten the people all these last four years?’’ he wondered.
Great Responce To Chiranjeevi In Srikakulam
Praja Rajyam Party President commenced his Praja Ankitham Yatra from Srikakulam after conducting special pooja at the famous Arasavilli Sun Temple.
On the first day itself, Chiranjeevi’s yathra received a tremendous response from milling crowds, with youth and women in large numbers. He held about six meetings at different venues in Srikakulam. In his speeches he is giving details of the party agenda.
The yatra continues up to 12th of this month.
On the first day itself, Chiranjeevi’s yathra received a tremendous response from milling crowds, with youth and women in large numbers. He held about six meetings at different venues in Srikakulam. In his speeches he is giving details of the party agenda.
The yatra continues up to 12th of this month.
Chiranjeevi Kick-starts His Political Tour In Andhra
Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi Thursday launched his maiden and much-awaited state-wide “yatra” or tour from Srikakulam district in north coastal Andhra.The Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) chief launched his the tour in the evening after offering prayers at Suryanarayana Swamy temple in Arasavelli near Itchapuram in Srikakulam district.
The superstar, who launched the party in August, reached Srikakulam in a helicopter from Hyderabad. En route, his chopper landed at Rajahmundry for refuelling.
Hundreds of his fans gathered outside the temple as he arrived for the prayers. Addressing the crowd, he said his party’s aim was to bring a change in the state. “I want to see prosperity and happiness,” he said amid loud cheers.
Chiranjeevi began the tour in a special vehicle. He will cover a distance of 50 km every day and address road-side public meetings.
In the first phase, the actor will cover three north coastal Andhra districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam for nine days. He will later visit the south coastal Andhra, Telangana and Rayalseema areas of the state.
Chiranjeevi has sounded the election bugle by launching the tour. The simultaneous elections to state assembly and the Lok Sabha are likely to be held in February-March next year.
All the political parties, especially the ruling Congress and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party, are keenly watching the response to Chiranjeevi’s tour. The political re-alignment in the state will also depend on the people’s response to the tour.
The two communist parties are likely to decide on aligning with the Telegu Desam Party or the PRP based on the response to Chiranjeevi’s “yatra”. Even Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) may join hands with the PRP if it takes a stand in favour of separate statehood to Telangana.
Chiranjeevi chose north coastal Andhra to begin his tour as he enjoys huge fan following in the region as well as two other coastal districts of East and West Godavari.
The actor, who hails from West Godavari district, already made waves with his visits to Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar and Warangal districts in the Telangana region.
In his first public appearance after launching the party, he visited Sircilla in Karimnagar district and met families of weavers who committed suicide due to crisis in handloom sector. He then visited Mahbubnagar district to express solidarity with farmers fighting against land acquisition for Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
The superstar, who launched the party in August, reached Srikakulam in a helicopter from Hyderabad. En route, his chopper landed at Rajahmundry for refuelling.
Hundreds of his fans gathered outside the temple as he arrived for the prayers. Addressing the crowd, he said his party’s aim was to bring a change in the state. “I want to see prosperity and happiness,” he said amid loud cheers.
Chiranjeevi began the tour in a special vehicle. He will cover a distance of 50 km every day and address road-side public meetings.
In the first phase, the actor will cover three north coastal Andhra districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam for nine days. He will later visit the south coastal Andhra, Telangana and Rayalseema areas of the state.
Chiranjeevi has sounded the election bugle by launching the tour. The simultaneous elections to state assembly and the Lok Sabha are likely to be held in February-March next year.
All the political parties, especially the ruling Congress and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party, are keenly watching the response to Chiranjeevi’s tour. The political re-alignment in the state will also depend on the people’s response to the tour.
The two communist parties are likely to decide on aligning with the Telegu Desam Party or the PRP based on the response to Chiranjeevi’s “yatra”. Even Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) may join hands with the PRP if it takes a stand in favour of separate statehood to Telangana.
Chiranjeevi chose north coastal Andhra to begin his tour as he enjoys huge fan following in the region as well as two other coastal districts of East and West Godavari.
The actor, who hails from West Godavari district, already made waves with his visits to Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar and Warangal districts in the Telangana region.
In his first public appearance after launching the party, he visited Sircilla in Karimnagar district and met families of weavers who committed suicide due to crisis in handloom sector. He then visited Mahbubnagar district to express solidarity with farmers fighting against land acquisition for Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Chiru To Launch State Tour From Srikakulam
Praja Rajyam Party chief Chiranjeevi will launch his yatra from Srikakulam on October 9 instead of Itchapuram.
According to sources, the change has became inevitable because the actor might not have enough time to reach Itchapuram.
According to the earlier plan Chiranjeevi has to perform pooja at Arasavelli near Srikakulam and has to reach Ichapuram to launch the programme.
As Ichapuram is 100 k.m. away from Srikakulam, it would take at least three hours for him to reach there.
Even if Chiranjeevi reaches Srikakulam in the morning and completes pooja by afternoon, he can’t reach Ichapuram before evening, sources clarified.
The party core committee today discussed the problem and came to the conclusion that it would be better if Chiranjeevi starts the tour from Srikakulam itself.
According to the revised schedule, Chiranjeevi would reach Srikakulam on the morning of Oct 9, and would perform pooja at Arasavelli and launch his tour from Srikakulam town.
The tour would pass through Srikurmam, Narasannapeta, Tekkali, Kasibugga, Sompeta, Kanchili and would reach Ichapuram on Oct 11.
Later he would enter Vizianagaram district at Chipurupally.
The core committee meeting could noto finalise the route of the tour in Vizianagaram district because of Sirimanu Utsavam ( the village goddess festival) which would take place on Oct 13. Lakhs would join the Utsavam and it would be difficult for the movement of the convoy.
According to sources, the change has became inevitable because the actor might not have enough time to reach Itchapuram.
According to the earlier plan Chiranjeevi has to perform pooja at Arasavelli near Srikakulam and has to reach Ichapuram to launch the programme.
As Ichapuram is 100 k.m. away from Srikakulam, it would take at least three hours for him to reach there.
Even if Chiranjeevi reaches Srikakulam in the morning and completes pooja by afternoon, he can’t reach Ichapuram before evening, sources clarified.
The party core committee today discussed the problem and came to the conclusion that it would be better if Chiranjeevi starts the tour from Srikakulam itself.
According to the revised schedule, Chiranjeevi would reach Srikakulam on the morning of Oct 9, and would perform pooja at Arasavelli and launch his tour from Srikakulam town.
The tour would pass through Srikurmam, Narasannapeta, Tekkali, Kasibugga, Sompeta, Kanchili and would reach Ichapuram on Oct 11.
Later he would enter Vizianagaram district at Chipurupally.
The core committee meeting could noto finalise the route of the tour in Vizianagaram district because of Sirimanu Utsavam ( the village goddess festival) which would take place on Oct 13. Lakhs would join the Utsavam and it would be difficult for the movement of the convoy.
Chiru Kicks Off Praja Rajyam Membership Drive
The Praja Rajyam has started membership drive with Balakrishna Naidu, a differently abled person becoming the first member of Praja Rajyam. Chiru is the second member of the party. The third membership was given to Shobha Nagi Reddy. There is a festive look in the Praja Rajyam office today on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi birth anniversary. Chiru said that Gandhi’s words are inspiration to him.
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