Thanks/

1. I am a very big fan of loksatta. As I voted for it in 2008 by-elections of khairatabad (largest constituency in AP), it bagged 15% of the total votes, and came second to congress. Even TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi), the powerful party for separate Telangana state came third.
But the point to be noted is neither TDP (Telugu desam party) nor BJP contested the by-elections. I am interested to see what will happens to loksatta if both of them contest.
2. a) Congress= Is in power for 40yrs or so since independence. Don’t like it very much.
b) TDP (Telugu desam party) = Formed in 1982 by Legendary actor NTR (Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao) as an alternative to congress. To whom I has soft corner and voted for first time in 2004.But they lost the elections.
c) Communists= CPI, CPI (M)
d) BJP = loved it. Voted for it in 2004.But it lost the elections then. BJP is not a huge party in AP because of its alliance with TDP until 2004. Should see how it goes in 2009.
e) TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) = Its main aim is the formation of a Telangana state out of AP.K.Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) was a member of the Telugu Desam Party until he quit the party and formed the TRS in 2001 at Siddipet. This is actually the plot created by congress by re-creating Telangana sentiment to fight TDP. Remember TDP was elected twice then in alliance with BJP.
Had a good hold in Telangana. Recently formed alliance with TDP and CPI,CPI(M) to defeat congress.
f) NTPP (Nava Telangana Praja Party) = Devender Goud is the founding president. Previously with TDP and held prominent positions like Home,Revenue. Got bugged by Telangana sentiment and founded on July,2008.
g) PRP (Praja Rajyam Party) = It was founded by Telugu cinema actor Chiranjeevi on August 26, 2008. I don’t see any hope in this party. He talks very high. Builds castles in air, always delivers cinema dialogue. In fact chiranjeevi himself is not that inspiring. His actions are not speaking louder that words.
h) Loksatta= Finally the grand party. I hoped PRP will join hands with loksatta. But it didn’t happen.

3. Thanks for the kind words. I promise you that I will work my level best to serve this sacred land.

4. Look at the huge following for them. Even a sycophant has an astonishing following. Some politician’s heads are not even worth of a penny.
Yes, what you told are correct. To awaken the masses what you need to have is sincerity and passion not “greatness”.

5. /we will still be around/
I don’t have any words for this Mr.Shantanu. Your commitment is moving me a lot and forcing me to do something which is leading me to a state of uncertainty.

By the way my age is 23. I don’t have plans of going abroad now. I now have some huge money making ideas. I have started an entrepreneurial journey. If it works may be I will bring a huge change for this country. In the mean time I will do what ever I can to bring change in India.

Thanks,
Rajesh

1. There are at least a few options now (“platforms”) to consider if you are serious about this. I am sure you are aware about Loksatta in AP…What do you think of them?

2. Confusion: I am aware of Chiranjeevi’s party, other than Loksatta but no one else…Can you please update us on the other parties in AP?

3. Rajesh, we cannot give up…It is up to us to try and change things…The fact that you are thinking of these things makes me believe that you are committed to this…and serious about it.

4. What makes you believe that political leaders today are necessarily better qualified or experienced than you (barring a few exceptions)? What you need to awaken the masses is not “greatness” but sincerity and passion…

5. I do not blame you for thinking of leaving India…In many ways, that may be a good option, depending on how young/old you are…If you are young and have no commitments, I would say, take a good job abroad, settle yourself financially, learn about the world around us…then come back…We will still be around!

Thanks.

1. Platform: Just like how rockets need launch pad the present generation, including me, are unable to find a professional political party to start a career in politics.

2. Confusion: looking after many political parties sprouting like mushrooms in Andhra Pradesh I am in a state of high confusion. I see the same with my friends.

3. Confidence: after seeing many political parties, ex: congress, which has a very rich history failing in many ways, governance corrupted dynasty-politics, I have lack of confidence to join mainstream politics.

4. Hope: Parties like congress are once constituted by great patriots, freedom fighters of India. Now congress party is completely different. If people like those are unable to awaken the masses of this country what is that I can do?

5. Love: Finally after seeing many negatives around me, including the recent satyam fraud, sometimes I feel like getting out of this country. I hated active politics in India. I couldn’t find any love for politics in India.

Regards
Rajesh,Hyd