Telangana creates trouble in Kutami

Hyderabad, April 29: Even before the results are out, separate Telangana has stirred up trouble in the Telugu Desam-led Mahakutami with allies singing different tunes.

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief, Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao, is upset at the TD president, Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu’s comments that a decision on Telangana would be taken in consultation with other allies, the CPI(M) and the CPI, after the formation of the government.
Taking everyone by surprise, Mr Chandrasekhar Rao has announced he would not mind joining any party or coalition at the Centre which promises Telangana without any precondition.
It is an open secret that Mr Chandrasekhar Rao is more inclined towards the BJP-led NDA which has promised Telangana in 100 days if it comes to power. Though Mr Naidu asserted his party would stand by the manifesto, there are now doubts about a smooth formation of Telangana, particularly in the wake of raging controversy over the status of Hyderabad.
Even during the campaign, the Mahakutami had given more importance to Mr Naidu’s pet cash transfer scheme and free colour TVs.
Only the TRS was talking about Telangana.
The issue became further complicated with the CPI leader, Mr K. Narayana, stating that the Mahakutami’s main agenda was the defeat of the Congress and not the formation of Telangana.
“Our main agenda was to defeat the Congress government led by Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy and ensure victory of Mahakutami. Telangana is not part of Mahakutami agenda,” Mr Narayana said.
Mr G. Vinod, senior TRS leader agreed to Narayana’s statement but asserted that all Mahakutami partners would support the T cause.
The CPI (M) is already opposed to smaller states including Telangana but decided to look the other way if any Government at the Centre takes a decision on it.
Mr Raghavulu also made it clear that their main agenda was to defeat the YSR government and Telangana was not part of Mahakutami agenda. Sources said Mr Rao discussed the issue with his confidents and decided not to bank too much on the TD.