Parties owning the 'clean politics' agenda -- going forward

Clean politics took definite shape with the launch of Lok Satta Party in 2009. But due to many reasons, its momentum has been slow. Then the clean politics agenda got a big boost with the tremendous growth of Aam Aadmi Party from 2013 to mid-2015.

Now, the space is getting more mature. The reality is that 'clean politics' as an agenda cannot exist on its own. People have started linking the 'clean politics' attribute with other attributes love/hate such as:
a) is the party secular or communal or pseudo-secular?
b) is the party progressive with a development agenda?
c) is the party liberal with a progressive social agenda?
d) is the party a champion of socialist policies?
d) is the party a champion of particular caste/s?
e) is the party a champion of a particular state?
... and so on.

AAP is losing its appeal among progressive urban sections (for many reason. For example, it is more socialist). AAP might become stronger, but it might not become the conscience-keeper of the nation.

LSP is growing, but slowly. Still, a large number of people do not know the work done of LSP. I opine that LSP will slowly gain more ground among progressive urban sections of India.

Tomorrow, the expectation will not be just 'clean politics'. The expectation will be 'clean and progressive politics'. LSP fits that expectation much better than any other party.

Aurangzeb Road changed to Abdul Kalam Road in New Delhi

I welcome the move by Central Government to change the name of Aurangzeb Road to Abdul Kalam Road. Aurangzeb was a tyrant, a devil to the majority of Indian, a destructor of the Indian fabric of life. A despicable creature.

It is unfortunate that his name was used for one of the notable roads of the capital city of the country New Delhi, for such a long time, till now.

I am usually against any changes to the names of the roads from their historical contexts. But glorifying Aurangzeb had to stop!

Never did I imagine that AAP would associate with Lalu Prasad Yadav, within 1 year of Delhi victory

Within an year of stupendous victory in Delhi, AAP has associated with Lalu Prasad Yadav. I assumed that AAP need not compromise much for some time, after the great victory. How wrong I was!!!

Lok Satta Party openly supported Aam Aadmi Party when AAP fought the Delhi elections for the first time. LSP even withdrew its Delhi MLA candidates, in order to help AAP. Then in 2015 Assembly elections in Delhi, many LSP members supported AAP in our individual capacity.

Now, AAP, when it can choose not to, still goes ahead and extends support to Lalu!!! I did not imagine this scenario!

TDP MP Pandula Ravindra babu insults and abuses an army man

I really do not know when do most of our honorable Members of Parliament understand the basic decencies, and the correct way to think. Here is an instance of one MP from Telugu Desam Party abusing the army personnel.

I hope that the TDP President admonishes this MP in a press statement. Well, that has not happened either.

May God give this MP some sense. Pleeeease.

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Rajamouli - his political support and his movie Baahubali

I have immense respect for SS Rajamouli, the most successful director currently in Indian cinema. My respect for him is not just because of his prowess in making movies, but also because of how he has openly supported Lok Satta Party, as he believes in the party.

His support for LSP has been consistent. Many big names in Telugu Film Industry shied away from helping LSP or from publicly supporting the party (even though they wanted to), fearing a threat to their career, as the cinema industry is dominated by other major parties. However, Rajamouli moved out of the rut. Still, he is not harmed and is instead revered in the movie industry because of his talent. This shows that if one has talent, he should not fear about small things.

I still remember the day he singlehandedly came to the nomination center for Malkajgiri MP election in 2014 to support Jayaprakash Narayan and gave an open speech to the public. As most of you know, I happened to contest for Malkajgiri MLA seat in that prestigious election.

Now, his movie Baahubali is releasing. It is the biggest movie in India cinema till date. I am sure it will impress the audience. The least I can do is to inform you all to watch the trailer now, and then the movie in theaters! The movie will be released in Telugu and Tamil. It will be dubbed in Hindi and Malayalam.

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Congrats to the new leadership of LSP Telangana -- Panduranga Rao and Solkar Reddy

Lok Satta Party Telangana has appointed a new interim leadership till the next internal party elections in that state -- Dr. Panduranga Rao as State President, Solkar Reddy as State General Secretary, and Bhaskar Rao as State Treasurer. I congratulate them for taking up these new responsibilities.

I am sure LSP Telangana will benefit from the leadership of dignified and experienced Panduranga Rao. He is a former CEO of Novartis Animalcare, and previously served as a Spokesperson of LSP Telangana.

I am also thankful to the outgoing President of LSP Telangana, Bandaru Ram Mohan Rao and outgoing State General Secretary Srinivas Reddy. When I was leading the campaign in Malkajgiri Assembly constituency in Hyderabad, I benefited a lot from the guidance and support of Ram Mohan Rao garu. He is a people's person - unassuming, humble and friendly. Yet, he has vast experience in field work, an orator and a political writer. In short, a wonderful person, and I am sure Lok Satta Party will continue to benefit from his service.

Extremely happy that Andhra police has killed 20 forest smugglers

Smugglers are rats of the Earth. They leach life from the face of the earth. They need to be chased, and we should never rest till they are eliminated. Sand smugglers, forest wood smugglers, wildlife smugglers are the scoundrels of the earth.

I happily congratulate Andhra police for killing 20 forest smugglers in the forest of Chittoor District. How dare about 100 forest smugglers group together to attack the police? The rest of 80 smugglers should also be eliminated.

Then, we should continue this fight to eliminate all the sand/wood/wildlife smugglers all over India. One by one, we should knock them down.

No mercy. Good job police.