New Delhi, Jan 5: As expected, the much-awaited T-party hosted by the Union Home Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, here today for eight political parties from Andhra Pradesh turned out to be a damp squib as a solution to break the Telangana deadlock remained elusive with the Centre again indulging in a tight rope walk.
In fact, the very statement of the Union Home Minister during his opening remarks at the all-party conclave that the meeting was intended to “deliberate on the mechanism and lay down the road map for consultations”, amply reveals that a settlement to the Telangana crisis might not be evolved in the near future. By all accounts, it is likely to be a long-drawn and time-consuming affair, leaders of various parties averred.
The all-party meeting, which has drawn country-wide attention, was held in the block housing the Home Ministry. Mr Chidambaram presided over the meeting which was attended by Mr K. Rosaiah in the capacity as Chief Minister.
Those who represented the eight political parties invited for the meeting are: Mr K. Sambasiva Rao and Mr Uttamkumar Reddy (Congress), Mr Revuri Prakash Reddy and Mr Yanamala Ramakrishnudu (TDP), Mr K. Chandrasekhara Rao and Prof. K. Jayashankar (TRS), Mr Chiranjeevi and Mr C. Ramachandriah ( PRP), Mr B. V. Raghavulu and Mr Julakanti Ranga Reddy (CPM), Dr K. Narayana and Mr Mallesh (CPI), Mr Bandaru Dattatraya and Mr Haribabu (BJP) and Mr Asaduddin Owaisi and Mr Akbarauddin Owaisi (AIMIM).
Despite biting cold, a large number of MPs, ministers, legislators and party workers descended on the national capital on Monday night. Even as the crucial meeting began at the Home Ministry office, scores of supporters holding placards raised slogans of “Jai Telangana” and “Jai Samaikya Andhra”. Some pro-Telangana supporters even staged a rally at the A.P. Bhavan.
The Union Home Minister, in his opening remarks, explained the events and circumstances that led to his convening the meeting. He pointed out that his first statement on December 9 was made only on the basis of the report on the outcome of the all-party meeting convened by the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, two days earlier. However, after his announcement, some political parties had changed their stance leading to agitations in the non-Telangana regions. My first announcement was
even termed as “hasty” and based on misinformation, he pointed out. Mr Chidambaram further said that he was compelled to make another announcement on December 23 which triggered agitations and resignations in the Telangana region. Thereupon, an invitation was sent on December 30 to the eight political parties to the meeting for not only a wide range of consultations, but also to dispel certain misunderstandings.
The Union Minister reminded all the political parties that it was imperative to restore normalcy in the strife-torn state and ensure peaceful conditions for students to go back to schools and colleges to pursue their academic career. Normalcy alone will help the government to concentrate on taking up various developmental and welfare projects, he added.
Mr Chidambaram also reminded the political parties that disruptive forces were waiting for an opportunity to unleash chaos and terror in the state. Unless all the parties show accommodation and goodwill to find a solution collectively through consultations and discussions, these disruptive forces might raise their ugly heads and become active for their own sinister objectives, he reminded.
If one reads between the lines, the Union Home Minister’s reference to disruptive forces, it could be amply construed that he was implying about the Maoists’ hidden hand behind the violence and vandalism in the raging agitations in the region.
Also Mr Chidambaram seems to have made the balanced statement, without committing himself to any sort of assurance, after receiving a report from the acting Governor, Mr K. S. L. Narasimhan, and the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, when they called on him last night. One cannot ignore the fact that Mr Narasimhan, a retired IPS officer, who worked as the Director of Intelligence Bureau, was specially chosen as the Governor with a special agenda to keep the Centre apprised of the political and law and order situation from time to time.
After the all-party meeting concluded, leaders of various political parties expressed their disappointment and issatisfaction over the deliberations. While the Congress leaders were happy that the process for laying the road map for Telangana has begun, the TRS, TDP, the BJP and PRP were all expressed their unhappiness. The PRP Chief Mr. Chiranjeevi said that this party has firmly espoused the demand for a unified state and opposed its bifurcation. The MIM felt that it was time for the Centre to impose President’s Rule.
As the contentious Telangana issue is likely to drag on for some more time in the name of “wider consultations and consensus among all parties”, the State has virtually become a simmering volcano.
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