(This blog is not about commenting whether Chiranjeevi would win the election or not. The central theme of this essay would lie on what the title implies, on why the 'Mega-star' cant be the catalyst for the change, as his party or his fans claims it to be. Let me define 'CHANGE' as I perceive from PRP's claims: "Change according to PRP is the step/endeavours towards a corruptionless and divisionless society". For all those who are fans of him, the author would like them to patiently go through the essay, before drawing their conclusions. Comments and suggestions are welcome!)
The 55 year old 'Mega star' Chiranjeevi atlast had this Political 'aarangetram' after the suspence and drama for an year. Though his first speech in Tirupathi, hasn't been too impressive, as compared to the much hype and arrangements which went into it, the event is surely a land mark in AP's politics. It is for the second time, a big screen supremo lauching his party in Andhra Pradesh, after the late NTR has started TDP in 80s.
Chiranjeevi is well admired in Andhra Pradesh for his movies and some of his social service activities. I too admire few of his movies. Let us keep the admiration aside for the sake of politics. Now, in this article, I wouldnt like to elaborate on my predictions on who is going to be the next CM of the state. There are chances even for this actor-turned politician to become the next CM of AP. However, I would like to comment on why Chiranjeevi CANNOT be the change maker, as his party claims. Let me elucidate on it point wise.
1. The very entrance of Chiranjeevi into politics has strengthened the Kapu caste politics. Some have dubbed his entry as the Kapu caste's cry for the power. So far Chiranjeevi hasnt made any statement condemning this. It is clear that he wouldnt like to hurt his Kapu vote bank, which means that he atleast wouldnt stand for what his party terms as, "Divisionless society".
2. As he initially told, he seems to be not standing for the concept of new and fresh 'blood' into politics. It was also stated that, his party stands for a change, and no place for the 'party-hoppers'. The party promised 80% of the tickets to the fresh men, which we need to wait and watch for. But, as from what we can see so far, most of the key leaders now in PRP are from TDP and a few from Congress, and most of the leaders of PRP in Northern coastel districts of Andhra are primarily who were dissatisfied by their earlier parties, as they werent successful to get a ticket.
3. His party is also doesnt seem to stand for the 'clean' politics as they have initially claimed. The leaders like Bhooma Nagi Reddy, Thota Trimurthulu have a criminal record as per a notification released by Loksatta before the 2004 general election, which implies that Chiru hasn't been very keen on this parameter.
4. Chiranjeevi's party has never expressed its interest towards forming an alliance or urged support from the JP led Loksatta party. Although, we can say that there could have been a possibility of 'ideological differences', but seeing the recent entrants into the party, I believe, ideological differences is definitely not the issue.
5. Chiranjeevi hasn't opened up his ideas and thoughts on the issues like Naxalism and Telangana so far. Although, it doesnt reflect an amibgious mind, but he seems to be too cautious about their effect on his election results. If, he is not bold enough on these issues, it would only mean that he is too worried about the outcomes of his responses or stances.
Well, Chiru can be an alternative in the present political scenario of the state. No doubt about that. Yes, He might be a 3rd alternative from the Congress and TDP. But, terming it as a CHANGE, is probably is big word.
The 55 year old 'Mega star' Chiranjeevi atlast had this Political 'aarangetram' after the suspence and drama for an year. Though his first speech in Tirupathi, hasn't been too impressive, as compared to the much hype and arrangements which went into it, the event is surely a land mark in AP's politics. It is for the second time, a big screen supremo lauching his party in Andhra Pradesh, after the late NTR has started TDP in 80s.
Chiranjeevi is well admired in Andhra Pradesh for his movies and some of his social service activities. I too admire few of his movies. Let us keep the admiration aside for the sake of politics. Now, in this article, I wouldnt like to elaborate on my predictions on who is going to be the next CM of the state. There are chances even for this actor-turned politician to become the next CM of AP. However, I would like to comment on why Chiranjeevi CANNOT be the change maker, as his party claims. Let me elucidate on it point wise.
1. The very entrance of Chiranjeevi into politics has strengthened the Kapu caste politics. Some have dubbed his entry as the Kapu caste's cry for the power. So far Chiranjeevi hasnt made any statement condemning this. It is clear that he wouldnt like to hurt his Kapu vote bank, which means that he atleast wouldnt stand for what his party terms as, "Divisionless society".
2. As he initially told, he seems to be not standing for the concept of new and fresh 'blood' into politics. It was also stated that, his party stands for a change, and no place for the 'party-hoppers'. The party promised 80% of the tickets to the fresh men, which we need to wait and watch for. But, as from what we can see so far, most of the key leaders now in PRP are from TDP and a few from Congress, and most of the leaders of PRP in Northern coastel districts of Andhra are primarily who were dissatisfied by their earlier parties, as they werent successful to get a ticket.
3. His party is also doesnt seem to stand for the 'clean' politics as they have initially claimed. The leaders like Bhooma Nagi Reddy, Thota Trimurthulu have a criminal record as per a notification released by Loksatta before the 2004 general election, which implies that Chiru hasn't been very keen on this parameter.
4. Chiranjeevi's party has never expressed its interest towards forming an alliance or urged support from the JP led Loksatta party. Although, we can say that there could have been a possibility of 'ideological differences', but seeing the recent entrants into the party, I believe, ideological differences is definitely not the issue.
5. Chiranjeevi hasn't opened up his ideas and thoughts on the issues like Naxalism and Telangana so far. Although, it doesnt reflect an amibgious mind, but he seems to be too cautious about their effect on his election results. If, he is not bold enough on these issues, it would only mean that he is too worried about the outcomes of his responses or stances.
Well, Chiru can be an alternative in the present political scenario of the state. No doubt about that. Yes, He might be a 3rd alternative from the Congress and TDP. But, terming it as a CHANGE, is probably is big word.
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4 comments:
mams !!!
you are stud maxxx!!
nice observation
your point is soo valid and pefect
Dude ..
At the very onset , a lucid presentation ..but some quintessential points have been missed out all through your discussion ..and this comment does not aim to amplify the "uncovered" black spots!! Infact you can put this as a radical song unsung by many political bloggers....
1) Chiranjeevi and his caste - caste is such sick thing in this country that stultifies the whole justification ...a nuisance thing..root-stuck to indian community from ages loong...so somebody or other has to be from some caste or other..Make up a statistical analysis of caste system in "A.P." politics in the last century ...can you find an equal distribution there? Your so-called obtained pie-chart is so unbalanced and distorted with maximum inclination towards a particular sect..and what? does this distortion was helpful ? was it utilized in the proper direction it meant to be? was it righteous enough to make things straight and radical enough to transform our lives into japanese tracks ?? Answer as far as i can guess is a big NO. My point here is to stress the fact that "No System is Perfect!!" ..Atleast some people do bother about the ongoings ...but it havent brought the degree of change that it ought to !! Let the Newcomers try ...Why rotate the same old wheel each time? ..Let u ,me and the general public go with the saying "Let the Sleeping dogs lie!!" ..At the same time am not saying that one must be diligent enuf to have a reckless participation in the country ...Am only saying that change is always gud thing for some "sham society" like ours ...What do you think if one US presi fails to do something ..the other one doesnt give it a shot ?? ..everybody must have their own shot..let this guy try up ..who knows maybe he can do things well ..mange it up in a proper manner ..or maybe not ...but the same probability lies with others also !!
Tanks :)
Thank you for your comments. and I feel I must reply to the second comment, as the author of it seem to demand one! :)
Well, I must confess, I was careful enough to choose my topic which I am very comfortable in expressing my thoughts on. If you want me to repeat it, it says "Why Chiranjeevi can't be the change maker". I hope that I was pretty much clear about what I claim to comment on. And before I proceed further, My dear friend, what you call as a radical unsung song, is the same stuff, which we see quite commonly, by what we term them as 'socialism' for the first half (till you said, why there is no equal distribution), and second half is just an optimistic opinion into future.
Ofcourse, but as our friend, wants me to comment on this further, I have only said that his claims of producing a 'divisionless society' seems false, and the aim of building a 'division less society', with winning through the caste vote bank politics is a mere foolish expectation.
I have one more thing to add to what I have said above. I have said 'almost' what you have said, in a way. I only said, Chiranjeevi can be an alternative, but might NOT a change maker, atleast from his steps so far. I hope I am pretty clear in what I have said. However, further discussion is always welcome.
hey man, thota.thrimurthulu is not having a criminal back ground, u dont know wat happened, plz listen and then post ok, in his village few drunken boys are teasing n making non sense with gals and mis behaving with them, so he called the boys and try to settle the matters ok, plz all girls supported him because of saving them all
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