INJUSTICE  DONE TO AP- WILL THE WOUNDS HEAL? Earlier Andhra –Telangana Agitations:    AP bifurcation is the best example of how weak leadership can do irreparable damage to the citizens and nation. In 1953 after demise of Potti Sriramulu (who was on fast unto death for 50 days), separate Andhra state was formed by separating Telugu speaking areas from Madras state with Kurnool as capital. In 1956 united AP was formed by combining Telugu speaking parts of Nizam state with coastal and Rayalaseema districts with Hyderabad as capital city. Though there were separate Telangana movement (Jai Telangana) in 1969 lead by Late M Chenna Reddy and Jai Andhra movement in 1972 lead by Tenneti Viswanadham, A C Subba Reddy, Gouthu Lachanna, Kakani Venkataratnam, and others, they were successfully put to an end by strong leadership prevailed in the form of Mrs Indira Gandhi at centre and Kasu Brahmananda Reddy at state level. After these movements, there are no major di...

Floral tributes to NTR (ANNA GARU) Messiah of poor and a man who won hearts of millions including his bitter critics. In 1999, I was camping at remote tribal areas in East Godavari Dist for conducting political analysis for a friend of mine who was contesting election from Rajahmundry. Tribals in remote areas could recall only two leaders names,  NTR and Indira Gandhi. Then CM CBN Garu and Sonia Gandhi ji names are recalled as NTR alludu and Indiramma Kodalu. It’s incredible  for a soul come from glorious cinema world living with all luxuries to internalise with ground realities and quickly found a permanent place in their hearts. NTR is the architect of welfare programs in AP and with utmost dedication he could implement free rice to poor, property rights to women, mid day meals, social welfare hostels and the list is unending. The greatest tribute to NTR is that most of these programs became national programs and being implemented across the nation. His commitment to ...

Glimpses of BGR social media campaign during 2014 elections  8/12/2013, 11:08am Guruva Reddy Bonthu In 1982 there was political vacuum in state & NTR encased on it by creating new vote bank called BCs. He was successful in bringing anti congress forces into one fold. Now also similar situation is being seen, but along with TDP, YSRCP & TRS are also in race. In fact there are some forces trying to tie TDP with Congress. We have to do critical analysis of situation, deliberate & see that party consolidate its original vote bank & bring in new people into our fold. Let us understand & respect people's sentiments. People are important than leaders. Leadership emerges from people not from legacy. 4/8, 8:09pm Guruva Reddy Bonthu Dear friends, Based on whatever political understanding I have, I feel the campaign can focus more on NTR & his connection with masses (welfare programs), with old captions like " Adavariki asthi akku-Anna ga...