hotapnews: May 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014

Smriti Irani takes oath as youngest cabinet minister

Smriti Irani, 38, takes oath as the youngest cabinet minister. Ms Irani, who became a household name as a "bahu" (daughter-in-law) in a popular serial, contested against Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and lost.

This is what Team Modi looks like:

BJP president Rajnath Singh will be Home Minister and Mr Modi's number 2 in government. He took oath immediately after Mr Modi.

Next up was Sushma Swaraj who will be External Affairs minister. She will be assisted by former Army Chief General VK Singh as Minister of State. The General, who is now the BJP's Ghaziabad MP, will also have independent charge of North East affairs.

Arun Jaitley will be Finance Minister and will also hold additional charge of Defence. He will be assisted in the Defence ministry by Gurgaon MP, recently imported by the BJP from the Congress, Rao Inderjit Singh as Minister of State. Mr Singh will also have independent charge of statistic and planning.

Former BJP president M Venkaiah Naidu was the fourth BJP leader to be sworn in. He will be Parliamentary Affairs Minister in the new government. Another former party president Nitin Gadkari is expected to land a mega Transport Ministry. Sadananda Gowda will have charge of Railways.

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti will be Union Minister for water resources. Najma Heptullah will have charge of Minority Affairs.

Former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Gopinath Munde is expected to be handed the Rural Development Ministry. Former UP BJP chief Kalraj Mishra has also been made a Cabinet minister. Maneka Gandhi will be Union Minister for Women and Child Development. Anant Kumar will be hold the chemicals and fertiliser ministry.

Ravi Shankar Prasad is tipped to be Law minister and also have charge of Telecom. Narendra Singh Tomar, Madhya Pradesh BJP chief, has also been inducted into the Union Cabinet. Jual Oram will be cabinet minister for tribal affairs. Radha Mohan Singh a Bihar BJP leader will hold the key portfolio of agriculture. Prakash Javadekar, senior BJP spokesperson, will be Information and Broadcasting Minister and will also head environment.

BJP general secretary Thawar Chand Gehlot, the party's Dalit face, too finds a place in the Cabinet. Smriti Irani, 38, who took on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in a spirited contest in Amethi in the general election, is tipped to be Human Resource Development minister. Delhi BJP chief Harsh Vardhan, who defeated journalist-turned-politician Ashutosh of the Aam Aadmi Party and former union minister Kapil Sibal from Chandni Chowk, will be the new health minister.

BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman will be the new Commerce Minister with independent charge. BJP Rajya Sabha member Piyush Goel will be Power and Coal minister with independent charge. Party general secretary Dharmendra Pradhan will have independent charge of the high-profile Oil Ministry.

Leaders of BJP's allies in the NDA are being sworn in too. Bihar leader Ram Vilas Paswan will have charge of food and civil supplies and consumer affairs; the TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju will be civil aviation minister. Shiv Sena leader Anant Geete has also been sworn in. Akali leader Harsimrat Kaur will be Food processing minister.

PM Modi has addressed Indians in a message on his official website.

Moments after being sworn in as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has addressed Indians in a message on his official website.

My dear fellow Indians and citizens of the world,

Namaste!

A very warm welcome to the official website of the Prime Minister of India.

On 16th May 2014 the people of India gave their verdict. They delivered a mandate for development, good governance and stability. As we devote ourselves to take India's development journey to newer heights, we seek your support, blessings and active participation. Together we will script a glorious future for India. Let us together dream of a strong, developed and inclusive India that actively engages with the global community to strengthen the cause of world peace and development.

I envision this website as a very important medium of direct communication between us. I am a firm believer in the power of technology and social media to communicate with people across the world. I hope this platform creates opportunities to listen, learn and share one's views.

Through this website you will also get all the latest information about my speeches, schedules, foreign visits and lot more. I will also keep informing you about innovative initiatives undertaken by the Government of India.

Yours,

Narendra Modi

Lata Mangeshkar Apologises to MODI

Lata Mangeshkar Apologises to Narendra Modi for Missing his Swearing-In Ceremony
Lata Mangeshkar, who was invited for Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony is missing the event on account of her not feeling well.

Finally Narendra Modi SINGED AS SIGNED AS PM

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India's 15th Prime Minister at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, home of President Pranab Mukherjee, who administered the oath.

Among the almost 4000 guests gathered in the forecourt of the presidential palace, are leaders of eight neighbouring countries, including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is seated next to Mr Modi's predecessor, Manmohan Singh. On Dr Singh's other side is Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan.

Mr Modi's 95-year-old mother Hiraben could not make it to Delhi and watched her son being sworn in as Prime Minister on television at her home in Gandhinagar.

Forty four ministers are being sworn in along with Mr Modi; BJP president Rajnath Singh will be his number 2 in government as Home Minister. Among the top ministers is Arun Jaitley who will be Finance Minister and will also have the additional charge of Defence. (Also read: Modi's Chai Pe Charcha With Ministers-To-Be)

Sushma Swaraj, senior BJP leader, will be Minister for External Affairs. Twenty three Cabinet rank ministers, 10 Ministers of State with Independent charge and 11 Ministers of State will take oath today.

Last night, Mr Modi promised that he would head a lean Cabinet with a focus on "minimum government and maximum governance". He is expected to merge and restructure several ministries.

CONGRATULATION'S SIR NARENDRA MODI JI.!

your the one who make's INDIA BE PROUD :)

Jayalalitha Won’t Attend Modi’s Ceremony

According to the reports, the Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa will not be present at the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP prime minister designate Narendra Modi. A television report also states the former actress may not even send any of her representatives for the ceremony.

The Tamil Nadu chief minister had earlier articulated dismay over Narendra Modi's invite to the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for his swearing in on May 26. J Jayalalitha reportedly said that it had hurt the sentiments of Tamils living in India and elsewhere.

The AIADMK chief, a strident critic of the Rajapaksa administration, had also said Modi could have avoided inviting the Sri Lankan President. But there are also those who are criticizing Jaya for her contributing more fuel to the already sensitive relations between both nations.

Friday, May 16, 2014

losers & Winners from Tollywood

Losers & Winners from Tollywood

winners:

* BALAKRISHNA: He won as an MLA from Hindupur constituency.

* MURALI MOHAN: He got the victory as an MP from Rajahmundry parliamentary constituency.

* BABUMOHAN: He has won from Anthol assembly constituency as an MLA.

* ROJA: She got the victory as an MLA from Nagari constituency.

* MAGANTI BABU: He has won from Eluru as an MP.

LOSERS:

* VIJAYASHANTHI: She was defeated from Medak assembly constituency.

* JAYASUDHA: She was defeated as an MLA from Secunderabad constituency.

* HEMA: She was lost from Mandapeta assembly constituency.

* JEEVA: He was lost from Gajuwaka assembly constituency.

ఈ విజయం నాకెంతో ఆనందం: పవన్

హైదరాబాద్: కేంద్రంలో బీజేపీ, ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్‌లో టీడీపీ విజయం తనకెంతో ఆనందం కలిగిస్తోందని జనసేన పార్టీ వ్యవస్థాపకుడు పవన్‌కల్యాణ్ చెప్పారు. ప్రజలు అవినీతికి వ్యతిరేకంగా ఓట్లు వేశారని... దేశంలో నరేంద్రమోడీ, రాష్ట్రంలో చంద్రబాబు నాయకత్వంలో మంచిపాలన కోరుకున్నారని తెలిపారు. మోడీ పాలనాదక్షతను తాను గుజరాత్ వెళ్లినపుడు చూశానన్నారు. అసెంబ్లీ, లోక్‌సభ ఎన్నికల ఫలితాలపై శుక్రవారం ఆయన తన నివాసంలో విలేకరులతో మాట్లాడారు. ‘‘పదేళ్ల కాంగ్రెస్ పాలనలో ప్రజలు విసిగిపోయారు. అందులో నేనూ ఒకడిని. 2009లో జరిగిన ఎన్నికల్లో నాకు పార్టీ ఉంది. పోటీ కూడా చేశాం. అయితే ఈసారి పోటీ చేయలేదు. ఓట్లు చీల్చకూడదని, ఒకే పార్టీకి మెజార్టీ రావాలనే కోరికతోనే పోటీ చేయలేదు’’ అని చెప్పారు.

ఆశల పల్లకిలో టీడీపీ ఎమ్మెల్యేలు

తిరుపతి : కొత్త ప్రభుత్వంలో మంత్రిపదవులు ఎవరిని వరిస్తాయనే విషయమై తెలుగుదేశం పార్టీలో అప్పుడే చర్చలు, ఊహాగానాలు జోరుగా సాగుతున్నాయి. జిల్లా నుంచి ఇద్దరికి మంత్రి పదవులు దక్కుతాయని ఆ పార్టీ శ్రేణులు భావిస్తున్నాయి. శుక్రవారం ఎన్నికల ఫలితాలు ఒక వైపు వెలువడుతుండగా మరోవైపు కౌంటింగ్ హాళ్లలో నేతల మధ్య ఈ రకమైన చర్చలు జరిగాయి. అధినేత ఎన్.చంద్రబాబునాయుడు ముఖ్యమంత్రి పదవిని అలంకరించనున్నారు.

ఈయన గతంలో తాను ముఖ్యమంత్రిగా ఉన్నప్పటికీ జిల్లాలో ఇద్దరికి మంత్రి పదవులు కట్టబెట్టేవారు. ఇప్పుడు కూడా ఆ సంప్రదాయాన్ని కొనసాగిస్తారని చెబుతున్నారు. అనుభవం, కులాల సమీకరణల్లో శ్రీకాళహస్తి నుంచి ఎన్నికైన బొజ్జల గోపాలకృష్ణారెడ్డిని పదవి వరించడం ఖాయంగా చెబుతున్నారు. రెండో పదవి కూడా ఇవ్వాల్సి వస్తే ఎస్సీల నుంచి సత్యవేడు నియోజకవర్గం నుంచి ఎన్నికైన తలారి ఆదిత్యను వరించే అవకాశాలు ఉన్నాయని భావిస్తున్నారు.

మూడు పదుల వయస్సు కూడా లేని ఆదిత్య ఉన్నత విద్యావంతుడు. దీంతో పాటు జిల్లాలో మూడు ఎస్సీ రిజర్వుడు నియోజకవర్గాలు ఉండగా రెండు చోట్ల ఆ పార్టీ అభ్యర్థులు ఓటమిపాలయ్యారు. పూతలపట్టు, గంగాధరనెల్లూరు నుంచి పోటీ చేసిన లలితా థామస్, కుతూహలమ్మ గెలిచి ఉంటే వీరిలో ఒకరిని మంత్రి పదవి వరించేదని, వీరి ఓటమితో ఇప్పుడు ఎస్సీల నుంచి ఆ అవకాశం ఆదిత్యకు దక్కే అవకాశం ఉందని విశ్లేషకులు అంటున్నారు.

జిల్లాలో బలిజ సామాజికవర్గం నుంచి సత్యప్రభ, ఎం.వెంకరమణ చిత్తూరు, తిరుపతి నుంచి ఎన్నికయ్యారు. బలిజలకు ప్రాధాన్యం ఇవ్వాల్సి వస్తే మహిళల కోటా కూడా కలిసివచ్చేట్టుగా సత్రప్రభకు అవకాశం ఉంటుంది. తంబళ్లపల్లె నుంచి ఎన్నికైన శంకర్‌యాదవ్ యాదవ సామాజికవర్గానికి చెందినవారు. ఒకవేళ బీసీలకు ప్రాధాన్యం ఇవ్వాలనుకుంటే శంకర్ ను అదృష్టం వరించవచ్చని చెబుతున్నారు. మొత్తానికి టీడీపీ శ్రేణుల్లో మంత్రి పదవులపై చర్చలు జోరుగా సాగుతున్నాయి.

Roja Win's at Nagiri, Chittoor

Actress turned politician Roja finally finds victory a long battle in the 2014 elections. YSRCP is currently leading in 62 seats in the Seemandhra region and Roja turned out to be a winner. Roja has been a part of various parties but never find success in her political career anywhere. This win is like a milestone in Roja's life. YSRCP somehow turned out to be lucky for this lady who had a permanent tag line as 'Iron Leg' !!!

NDA Leads at National Level

The BJP led nda is getting the clear lead at national level. The counting of general elections was started on 16th of May. According to the latest trends,the nda has got the leading in 123 Lok Sabha constituencies while the UPA leads in 50 Lok Sabha seats. It is a known news that the exit polls results revealed by all the national media houses showed the full majority of the nda. Looks like the exit poll results are coming into the reality. Meanwhile, the nda requires the magic mark of 272 seats to form the government of its own. Anti-incumbency of UPA government, Narendra Modi's charisma as a Prime Ministerial candidate are said to the cause for the nda's lead.

General Election Results -2014

PRESENT RESULT'S

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Tug of War btw.YCP-TDP

This is a little shock for the TDP. According to the latest reports, The ysrcp has got a little lead over the the TDP in Seemandhra. The YCP is leading in 37 assembly constituencies while the TDP is leading in 31 assembly constituencies. However, the YCP seems completely dominating the TDP and BJP in Lok Sabha constituencies. Accroding to the reports, the YCP leads in 9 Lok Sabha constituencies. The TDP leads in 3 MP seat and the BJP leads in 2 MP constituencies. It remains to be seen where this tug of war situation between the ysrcp and the TDP lead to.

Balayya Wins Purandeswari Trials!

As we know, Natasimham Nandamuri balakrishna has contested from Hindupur Assembly constituency, which is considered to be the fort of Nandamuri heroes. Earlier, late NTR won from this constituency as an MLA for two times while Harikrishna got the victory once. According to the latest reports, balakrishna has got the victory from Hindupur constituency.

On the other hand, NTR's daughter Purandeswari, who recently resigned to the congress party and joined the BJP, has contested from Rajampeta constituency as an MP. Latest reports say she has been trialed in the constituency. We need to wait for some more time to know her fate in the constituency.As we know, Natasimham Nandamuri balakrishna has contested from Hindupur Assembly constituency, which is considered to be the fort of Nandamuri heroes. Earlier, late NTR won from this constituency as an MLA for two times while Harikrishna got the victory once. According to the latest reports, balakrishna has got the victory from Hindupur constituency.

On the other hand, NTR's daughter Purandeswari, who recently resigned to the congress party and joined the BJP, has contested from Rajampeta constituency as an MP. Latest reports say she has been trialed in the constituency. We need to wait for some more time to know her fate in the constituency.

Congress leader admits defeat in Seemandhra

Hyderabad: A day before the counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha election, a senior Congress leader Thursday admitted the party's defeat in Seemandhra region of Andhra Pradesh.

Botsa Satyanarayana, former president of the Andhra Pradesh unit of the Congress, told reporters here that the party will suffer defeat in the assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Seemandhra.

Satyanarayana said the results would be no different from this week's municipal and panchayat elections in which the Congress faced a humiliating defeat.

He said the party was losing heavily because of its decision to bifurcate the state.

He, however, said that since the Congress delivered Telangana state, he hoped it will come to power in the new state.

Satyanarayana, a former minister who is seeking re-election for the assembly in Seemandhra, said the Congress committed some mistakes during its decade-long rule in the state.

He, however, claimed that the party also implemented several welfare and development programmes.

Without making a prediction as to which party will come to power in Seemandhra, the Congress leader said whoever forms the government should fulfill its poll promises within 100 days.

ND Tiwari marries at 89

Congress leader ND Tiwari has finally married the mother of his biological son, Ujjwala Sharma on Thursday at the age of 89

After a 6 year battle of parenthood, Rohit Shekhar has finally got his father legally. Tiwari has accepted him & married his mother in Lucknow. Sharma has lodged a complaint against Tiwari in 2007 when Tiwari refused to acknowledge their relationship. Ujjwala Sharma is 67 while former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh was 89.

The marriage was conducted in traditional way in Lucknow.

Elections Results 2014: BJP Headed for Best Result by a Party Since 1984, Here Are the Highlights

New Delhi: Narendra Modi and the opposition BJP are on course for a landslide victory.

Count of voting at local time 1056 (0526 GMT):

BJP-led alliance ahead in 324 seats, BJP in 272 seats

Congress-led alliance leading in 66 seats, Congress in 50 seats

Seats needed for majority - 272

Here are the updates:

The BJP on course for strongest showing by a political party since 1984. Congress party headed towards its worst seat tally in India's election history.
Rajnath Singh, president of the BJP, congratulated Modi on the party's performance in the elections. (BJP's Performance Superb: Rajnath)
BJP ahead in 62 of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh. In New Delhi, the party is headed for a clean sweep, leading in all seven seats.
"My blessings are there. The country will develop. My blessings are there," said 95-year-old Hiraben, Mr Modi's mother. (He Will Lead India Towards Development, Says Modi's Mother)
Indian shares rally to record highs, rupee strengthens to near a 10-month high against the U.S. dollar. The Sensex is up almost 1,000 points, or almost 4 percent, at 1045 (0516 GMT).
"(BJP) are getting a clear mandate, so they need to be quick in fulfilling their promises to revive growth. The sentiment in corporate India is hugely positive," said Sunil Duggal, chief executive officer at Dabur India.
Arun Jaitley, widely seen as India's next finance minister if the BJP-led alliance wins, is trailing in Amritsar.
Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, holds a slender lead in his Amethi constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Television star-turned-BJP politician Smriti Irani trails.
Jayalalithaa Jayaram's AIADMK party is leading in 35 of 39 parliamentary seats in state of Tamil Nadu.
In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress party is leading in 33 of 42 seats.
Ex-Infosys executive Nandan Nilekani, representing Congress, is trailing in Bangalore South.
BJP's prime-ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is leading in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. He has won in Vadodara in Gujarat.
Congress party president Sonia Gandhi is leading in her Raebareli constituency.
Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken admits to errors in the campaign. "I think that we were not able to convey to the people the amount of work we have done ... that needed to be communicated more to the people," he said.

BJP Leads in All 7 Seats in Delhi

New Delhi: As the Narendra Modi-led BJP looked set to form India's next government shortly after the counting of votes began on Friday, the party took an early lead in all seven parliamentary seats in Delhi.

The Congress, which won all seven seats in 2009, looked set for an exact reversal of its tally. In even worse news for the party, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had performed spectacularly in the December Delhi election, was the second party in most seats.

The BJP's Delhi chief Harsh Vardhan was ahead in the Chandni Chowk constituency, where he had challenged Congress MP Kapil Sibal. AAP's Ashutosh was Harsh Vardhan's closest rival.

Harsh Vardhan, who was also his party's chief ministerial candidate in the state elections, was seen dancing with supporters in celebration.

The BJP's Mahesh Giri, an Art of Living instructor, was leading in East Delhi over Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit, who has won the seat since 2004.

Mr Dikshit had admitted yesterday, "I am unlikely to win." He blamed it on anti-incumbency.

In the New Delhi constituency, Meenakshi Lekhi of the BJP was leading over AAP's Ashish Khaitan. The seat is held by Congress MP Ajay Maken.

In the South Delhi constituency, BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri was leading against AAP candidate Devinder Sehrawat.

The BJP's Parvesh Verma was leading by a huge margin in West Delhi constituency against AAP's Jarnail Singh.

In North East Delhi seat, BJP candidate Manoj Tiwari was leading over AAP's Anand Kumar.

Udit Raj of BJP was ahead in North West Delhi constituency against AAP's Rakhi Birla

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Narendra Modi Wins By Huge Margin in Vadodara

BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi won Vadodara in Gujarat by a record three lakh votes over his Congress rival Madhusudan Mistry in Vadodara.

Apart from Vadodara, Modi is also contesting from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh where he is pitted against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Ajay Rai of Congress.

Initial trends from 18 out of 26 seats in Gujarat showed BJP is leading in 17 seats and Congress in one.

Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Ambika Soni was trailing behind Shiromani Akali Dal nominee Prem Singh Chandjuamajra from the Anandpur Sahab Lok Sabha constituency of Punjab.

Soni, a former Union Minister, was trailing by 4932 votes, election office said.

Actor-turned-politician Vinod Khanna is leading over Punjab Congress President Partap Singh Bajwa from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.

Bajwa was trailing by 9,979 votes, the election office said.

My son will lead India's NEXT PM proud to say MODI's MOTHER

Gandhinagar: Narendra Modi is set to become India's next prime minister - his BJP and its allies are heading towards more than 300 seats in the Lok Sabha. A majority of 272 is needed to form the government. (BJP Set to Cross Half-Way Mark on its Own)

His mother, Hiraben, was seen praying today.

Mr Modi, 63, currently serving a fourth consecutive term as chief minister of Gujarat, is watching the election results on television at his home in Gandhinagar. Sources say he will visit her soon. (Modi at Home in Gandhinagar, Watching Television for Now)

""He has my blessings and he will lead the country towards development," she said.

Mr Modi has spoken in his campaign of being the son of a lower-caste tea seller and has said his mother supported the family by working in neighbouring houses. She travelled by autorickshaw to vote in the national election in Gandhinagar. (Also Read: Congress Leader Offers to Look After Narendra Modi's Mother)

Mr Modi has trounced the Congress, whose campaign was fronted by Rahul Gandhi.

Mr Modi has won by a huge margin from Vadodara in his home state of Gujarat and from the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. (Modi Wins By Huge Margin in Vadodara)

TRS All Smiles in Telangana!

It was thought that there would be neck and neck situation between the trs and the Congress party in Telangana state in general elections. However, the trs party has swept all the way across the Telangana. As per the latest trends the trs is leading in 65 assembly constituencies and 12 Lok Sabha constituencies. The congress leads in just 20 assembly constituencies while the TDP and BJP alliance leads in 20+ constituencies. The voters seem to have believed KCR was the man behind the formation of Telangana but not the congress party. KCR is going to get the rare honour of becoming the first chief minister of the new Telangana state.

TDP's Lead in Assembly Polls

According to the latest trends, the tdp leads in AP Assembly polls. The party is leading in 90+ assembly constituencies while the YSRCP which is giving a tough fight to the tdp got the leading in 70+ assembly constituencies. Since the magic mark to get the full majority is 88, the tdp is likely to form the government if it continues its leading till the last round of the counting. On the other hand, the tug of war situation is being continued between the tdp and the YSRCP in Lok Sabha polls. The YSRCP has reportedly got the lead in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies while the tdp gets the lead in 11 MP constituencies.

Congress' Disaster @ Nation, Telangana n AP!

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari the congress party has shown disastrous performance in general elections, 2014. The Congress led UPA government could succeed in getting the majority in just 60+ Lok Sabha constituencies so far. It has been bigger shock to the party in Telangana. The party in fact claimed the credit of the formation of the Telangana state. Even then, the people seem to have not believed the words of the party. According to the trends, the party is likely to win around 20 assembly constituencies, which is very lesser number than the expected. The party is leading in just two MP constituencies in Telangana.

The Seemandhra results were predictable. The party has managed to got the lead in one MP constituency and one assembly constituency.

Sensex up 1,400 Points Above 25,000 as NDA Leads in Over 300 Seats

The BSE Sensex surged over 1,400 points to a new record high as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance headed for a win in the 16th Lok Sabha elections. The Sensex crossed the psychological 25,000 for the first time.

The 50-share Nifty surged over 400 points to an all-time high of 7,553.90. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded at a 10-month high of 58.63 per dollar.

According to latest trends, Narendra Modi-led NDA is leading in 325 seats, wining 184 more seats as compared to 2009 elections. The BJP is likely to get a majority on its own as the opposition party is leading in 272 seats. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance was leading in 69 seats, down 165 seats from last elections.

"This is the best thing that could have happened for the market, we couldn't have asked for anything better than this. I think this is the beginning of a new growth cycle of India, this is the beginning of new bull market," Pankaj Murarka of Axis Asset Management told Reuters.

Indian stock markets have been on a roll on hopes that a stable government post elections in May would pull out all stops to bring the country's sluggish economy on track. Analysts expect a revival in investment cycle and fast-tracking of reforms under the new regime.

The rally in markets has come on the back of strong buying by overseas investors. Foreigners betting on a BJP victory have poured more than $16 billion into Indian stocks and bonds in the past six months and now hold over 22 per cent of Mumbai-listed equities - a stake estimated by Morgan Stanley at almost $280 billion.

Banking stocks led the bull charge on the Dalal Street, up around 10 per cent. Energy, auto, consumer durable and capital goods stocks traded with over 5 per cent gains.

On the Nifty, 43 of the 50 stocks traded higher. Private lender ICICI Bank surged nearly 12 per cent and was the top Nifty gainer followed by two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp. State-run Punjab National Bank was up 11 per cent.

However, IT stocks fell sharply after the rupee gained over 1 per cent against the dollar.

Gujarat-based companies saw strong buying as BJP headed for victory in elections. Adani Enterprises was up 9 per cent, Adani Ports traded 3.5 per cent higher, while Adani Ports traded with 5.3 per cent gains

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Biography of Dr. N. Janardhana Reddy

Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy

Preceded by M. V. V. S. Murthy(TDP)

Succeeded by Daggubati Purandeswari
Constituency Visakhapatnam

12thChief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Preceded by Marri Chenna Reddy
Succeeded by Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy

Personal details
Born     20 February 1935
Vakadu, Madras Presidency, British India
Died     9 May 2014 (aged 79)
Hyderabad
Political party     Indian National Congress
Spouse(s)     Nedurumalli Rajyalakshmi
Children     4
Residence     Hyderabad
As of 12 May, 2006

Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy (20 February 1935 - 09 May2014) was a member of the 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Visakhapatnam constituency of Andhra Pradesh and is a member of the Indian National Congress. He was also a Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1992. His wife, Nedurumalli Rajyalakshmi, has been a minister in the Andhra Pradesh government since 2004.

In September 2007, Reddy escaped an assassination attempt near Nellore by naxal groups. Janardhana Reddy and his wife both escaped the event unhurt.[citation needed]

Political history

This section requires expansion. (October 2012)

    1972–1978: Rajya sabha,
    1978–1984: MLC,
    1978–1983: Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Minister (Revenue, Industries, Power and Agriculture),
    1988–1989: P.C.C. President,
    1989–1994: MLA,
    1989–1990: Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Minister (Agriculture, Forests and Higher Education),
    1990–1992: Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh,
    1998–1999: MP (Bapatla – 12th Lok Sabha),
    1999–2004: MP (Narasaraopet – 13th Lok Sabha – 2nd term),
    2004–2009: MP (Visakhapatnam – 14th Lok Sabha – 3rd term),
    2009: Elected to Rajya Sabha,
    2010: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha

Nedurumalli passed away

Former chief minister Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy (80) passed away. He has been undergoing treatment for Kidney issues in NIMS since few months.

Nedurumalli is one among the very few Politicians who served as Chief Minister, Minister, MP and also as Rajya Sabha Member. In 2007, He even escaped from Naxal attack.

He is survived by wife Rajyalakshmi (former minister) and 4 Sons - Ram Kumar Reddy, Ashok Kumar Reddy and Gautham Reddy and Bharath Kumar Reddy.

Date of Birth: 1935, February 20th.

Political Entry: 1972

As Chief Minister: 1990 to 1992

1978-83: Minister for Revenue, Electricity, Agriculture and Industries.

1989-90: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Higher Education.

1998-99: Elected as MP (Bapatla) for the first time.

1999: Elected as Narsaraopet MP.

2004: Elected as Visakha MP.

2009: Elected to Rajya Sabha

Ex-CM Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy passes away

Former Andhra Pradesh Ex-CM Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy passes away

Hyderabad: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy died here on Friday morning.

Reddy had been undergoing treatment for neurology-related problems and the end came at 5 am.

The senior Congress leader was admitted to Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). His body has reportedly been shifted to his house in Somajiguda.

Born on February 20, 1935 in Nellore district, Reddy is survived by his wife and four sons.

Reddy, a sitting Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, served as chief minister from December, 1990 to October, 1992.

He served as state minister and legislator in his long political career spanning several decades.

On September 08, 2007, Reddy, and his wife, N Rajyalakshmi, had escaped a landmine attack at Vidyanagar, near Nellore, suspected to be triggered by Maoists.

Several senior leaders including TDP chief N Chandrababau Naidu condoled the death of Janaradhan Reddy.

Set LAKE VIEW to host first Andhra CM

HYDERABAD:

Lake View Guesthouse once hosted the Prime Minister of Hyderabad, Sir Saiyid Ali Imam, and since then has been a favourite haunt for the rulers, then and now. It will soon be the seat of power again as the prospective chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, post bifurcation, will operate out of the portals of the iconic Nizam-era building.

                            The guesthouse, spread over 7.14-acre land, has a (G+1) palatial building with 13 rooms, a dining hall, which can accommodate 30 people, and a mini conference hall with state-of-the-art technology. An 11 KV power sub-station has been installed on the premises to facilitate uninterrupted power supply. Apart from these facilities, the authorities have developed a herbal garden, lush green lawns and a rock garden in five acres.

                          According to city-based historian and managing trustee, Deccan Heritage Trust, Mohd Safiullah, the property of the Lake View guesthouse originally belongs to one of the richest businessmen in the city, Raja Dhanraj Giriji. He had constructed the building in 1920s, but his family never stayed there as they had several palatial buildings in the city.

                                    After Ali Imam and the Prince of Berar's stay at the building, it was taken over by the government of the new Hyderabad State in 1948. Subsequently, in 1956, after formation of Andhra Pradesh, it was handed over to the state government. Since then, the General Administration Department-Protocol has been maintaining the guesthouse.

                          The GAD allots the accommodation to officials visiting the state at the historic building at a nominal fee.

                                      Soon after the government gave the green signal to allot Lake View Guesthouse for the AP camp office, works began on a war-footing. "We have to remove a few structures on the rear side of the main building and some boulders to facilitate free movement of the CM's convoy," additional director, GAD-Protocol, G Jayaa Kumar told TOI.

                                         "We have already advised roads and buildings (R&B) officials to make necessary arrangements in and around the premises. Except a few works like painting the main premises, the building is ready for occupation," the official added.

                                             "We have already alerted the state Intelligence and, in a day or two, they will visit the premises and take necessary security measures as a VIP will occupy it. Soon, closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) will ring the entire premises and a solar fence will also be put in place," he added.

                                                    Minor modifications would be required for the CM's convoy to go up to the portico. "At present, only one-way is available to reach the portico and now we are planning to make another way from the rear side of the building by removing some boulders," he said. "We will complete the necessary work and keep the premises ready by May 20," the official said.

                              The guesthouse seems to be a favourite with chief ministers. Earlier, when Y S Rajasekhara Reddy became the CM for the first time in 2004, he stayed at the Lake View for about six months before moving into to the Begumpet camp office. Former CM Kiran Kumar Reddy also stayed for a month or two at the guesthouse.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Pawan Forgets Mega Fans Rivalry with TDP?

The age old rivalry between mega fans and Nandamuri fans is known to everyone and all. In fact, this rivalry started, when Chiranjeevi was being compared to late NTR by the media and the people in 80s. When Chiranjeevi emerged as the number one and showed his professional domination over other heroes, the rivalry of both the families reached at its peaks. There were quarrels and fights in villages between the fans of both the camps. This rivalry has gradually transformed into colleges and schools as well. Even today, we witness two groups of students in engineering and other colleges.

According to the reports, the student groups of both the camps are struggling with disputes among them. It is reportedly learnt that a group's students are mocking at other group as 'Even your hero also got surrendered to our party'. Obviously, it has become a tough task for the disciplinary committees of respective colleges, to tackle the issues as the issues are connected with caste factors as well.

Here million dollar question is that 'Hasn't pawan kalyan aware of mega fans rivalry with the TDP before taking a decision of supporting to the party?'. But then, pawan kalyan's fans made it clear that pawan kalyan doesn't want to get the support of neither Chiranjeevi nor mega fans. He wants to prove his individuality as an independent hero. To achieve his task, one and only option left for him is to oppose his brother and to go against Chiranjeevi politically.

Babu's Voting Blunder 100 Times Big to Chiru's?

Although mega fans strongly believe Chiranjeevi had done no blunder when he cast his vote, for the sake of satisfaction of egos of the media, let's treat Chiranjeevi did a little mistake. But then, the TDP's head chandrababu naidu showed shocking childish act when he cast his vote. Strangely, he revealed that he cast his vote to the BJP. It is a basic rule in voting procedure that one should not reveal whom he cast his vote. But then, 30 years industry Chandrababu could not learn this basic rule and revealed the secret to whom he voted. However, he had to pay a lot for his blunder. The election commissioner officially declared that chandrababu naidu's vote was invalid How shameful it is for a senior leader like CBN? According to the analysts, CBN has done 100 times bigger blunder than Chiranjeevi, as far as their today's voting incidents are concerned.

Cabinet Shocks Them with Polavaram Authority

With just six days ahead of the polling day in Seemandhra, the union cabinet today has approved 'polavaram project Authority'. This is going to be an autonomous body under the union Water Resources Ministry. The government will sanction 90% of funds for the proposed project while the balance 10% will be born by the state government. With this sudden approval of the project, the congress party has surely given a big shock to opposition parties. Meanwhile, the Seemandhra congress election committee's chairman Chiranjeevi phoned to Jairam Ramesh and thanked for sanctioning special authority to polavaram project.

Pawan in 'T' Not Worked, What about AP?

Power Star pawan kalyan has been busy campaigning for the victories of the TDP in the state and the BJP at the center. Till some days ago he campaigned in various places in Telangana. He also came down heavily on KCR and Harish Rao and is currently facing legal issues from them. According to the inside reports The congress and the TRS will sweep the battle in Telangana and TDP-BJP duo might win single digit seats.

Right now, pawan kalyan is taking whirlwind tours across the state along with Modi and CBN. As usually, he is getting great responses from the public for his speeches. But then, will this response turn as votes in favour of the the TDP and BJP? Let's wait and watch.

TDP-BJP's Single Digit in T?

TDP-BJP's Single Digit in T?Soon after the completion of the polls in telangana, there have been divergent speculations from political analysts on the poll results. Among those predictions, some common points have been noticed and they are as follows.

* The congress and TRS will win more than 100 MLA seats.It's uncertain which party gets the maximum number of seats.

* The TDP-BJP alley, MIM, CPI and independents will win single digit number of seats which makes the sum of 15 to 19 MLA seats.

* Well, let's wait for the results, which will be out on May 16.

Woman killed in twin blasts at Chennai Central station

A woman was killed and at least 18 others were injured in twin blasts in one of the coaches of the Bangalore-Guwahati superfast express (Train No. 12509) at Chennai Central railway station on Thursday morning.

The victim has been identified as Swati (22) from Guntur who was travelling from Bangalore to Vijayawada. Four passengers are said to be critical and have been admitted to the GH. Of the 14 others injured, most have injuries on the legs, while one person has a neck injury.

Police say the explosions was reported shortly after the Guwahati Express pulled into platform no. 9 at the railway station at around 7-30 a.m.

The blasts have damaged three coaches (S3, S4 and S5). As of now, police are yet to confirm from which coach the blast was triggered.

Many trains approaching Chennai were detained at various stations. There was commotion in the busy Central station and traffic congestion on all roads leading to it.

Southern Railway Additional General Manager S. Vijayakumaran said the three damaged coaches would be detached from the formation for detailed forensic analysis. The other coaches are being readied for onward journey.

A multi-agency probe was launched to investigate the source and nature of the bombs. The explosions came two days after the State police arrested Mohammed Zakir Hussain, a Sri Lankan national, who was part of an alleged plot to target vital installations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The arrival and departures of several morning trains from Chennai Central has been delayed even as the Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force have cordoned off the area and pressed in sniffer dogs and bomb detection squads. Investigators were perusing the CCTV footage in Chennai and Bangalore to look for clues.

Tamil Nadu Director-General of Police K. Ramanujam said the cause of explosion was not established yet.

The Railways has opened two helplines in Chennai — 044 25357398 and 044 64502416 — and one in Bangalore 080 22876288.

PTI adds that one person has been detained in connection with the blast.

(With additional reporting by S. Vijay Kumar)

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