Chiranjeevi's powerful political entrance. Will he shake things up?

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1.0 The Launch

The launch of Prajarajyam on 26th August was a statement of commitment and possible political power. If Chiranjeevi is able to pull masses from other regions and all casts and creeds (Andhra & Telengana) like he did in Rayalaseema, then he could have a strong shot at the CEO's chair.

Recent months have seen weakening and erosion of support for TDP. Though many may sympathise with Mr. Naidu and would want him back in power, it looks like he has not been able to keep his sway over the masses. Also his recent tie up with the likes of Mayavathi, has done little service to boosting his image.

2.0 Policy Direction

Though there was no direct reference to large scale Industrial Development, in his speech, we can safely assume that the point has been underplayed since the Chief was facing the grass root political workers, whose first priority is basic livelihood. AP has fallen from the top investment designation to number fourth in four years.

There is degeneration all around except for the hard work and toil that private entrepreneurs have been putting up (including Airport, IT Parks, Malls, etc). Public amenities remain in shambles, roads, water supply, irrigation, power, sanitation…………..AP requires fresh ideas to make it come out of the rut. Its great to see opposition to Govt Land Sale mentioned as a key differentiator by Chiranjeevi.

3.0 QUOTE FROM Chiranjeevi's Speech:

" Earlier, we used to depend on our land for our livelihood. But now we are simply selling it away. Sadly, the government, which is supposed to be the protector of land (dharmakarta) is turning into a broker and selling it away for short-term gains in the name of budgetary support. We are against it.

Prajarajyam will not allow selling of government land. In the name of setting up of special economic zones, the government is selling away land belonging to farmers thus snatching away their livelihood. It is benefiting some rich groups but is killing our food providers. Land is our future and it belongs to our children. How can we simply sell it off? Isn't that outright injustice? We oppose selling of cultivable land in the name of SEZs"


4.0 What does this mean?

These are points which we have been raising all along and many of you have conveyed your opinion too. Govt land belongs to the public, who have given it to Govt. for safe custody. Its to be used for building public utilities and amenities or if required only LEASED but NEVER SOLD. Its to be kept for use of future generations and not to be cut and sold to private companies. Instead Govt. is selling land just to meet revenue expenditure. Its absolutely stupid and can never be justified.

Land is no Akshaya Pathram. It's a limited, rare commodity to be safe-guarded. Land used for large SEZs, should be dry lands not fertile land. Govt should extend connectivity, water and power to set up SEZs on dry lands. Converting fertile land of thousands and thousands of hectares into dry land, will put food security of future generations at risk.

5.0 Telengana

On Telengana, Chiranjeevi said "It has some of the finest cultural and literary heritage. Yet, it also has problems, exploitation and tears. Above all, it has backwardness which is the creation of the misrule of the past governments.

Telangana's problem today is an issue of self-respect. We respect the sentiment. If separation is the only solution and becomes inevitable, we will facilitate and support that." Its clear that separation is the last option for the Party. Well that is the same policy as Congress and TDP. We need to wait for more clarity on this matter.

6.0 What can be expected?

There is no doubt that a major realignment of political affiliation will take place among large sections of the public, before the upcoming election. This will directly impact the grass root level reach of both Congress and TDP.

They will be under pressure. In a three cornered fight, who will become winner ……only time can tell! From a reading of Chiranjeevi's speech, it can be seen that the thrust of this Party will be on development and generating revenue for economic activity to meet social obligations. Not short cuts like selling land. Unless there is industrial, commercial and IT growth, the Party's objective's can not be met.

If it has to see progress in rural areas, general economy will have to prosper first. Short cuts like free power, and free land distribution, free rice etc can not be long term solutions at all, since Govt. treasury will dry up and then the struggle will start as is happening today. As long as there is focus on need of economic development to generate more revenue, we can safely expect sustained growth, which will have positive impact on Real Estate. All political parties will change color within few years. But under current circumstances looks like Prajarajayam could be the answer, if its able to pull together people from all casts, into one cohesive group.

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