“రాష్ట్రంలోని వనరుల కేటాయింపుల్లో అక్రమాలపై 1994-95 నుంచి సమగ్ర విచారణ జరగాలి: జేపీ” plus 1 more

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రాష్ట్రంలోని వనరుల కేటాయింపుల్లో అక్రమాలపై 1994-95 నుంచి సమగ్ర విచారణ జరగాలి: జేపీ Posted: 31 Mar 2011 03:39 PM PDT

Probe into allotment of resources should be Comprehensive, demands Dr.JP Posted: 31 Mar 2011 03:35 PM PDT Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today demanded a comprehensive and in-depth investigation into all allocations of land and other natural resources since the days of economic liberalization beginning 1994-95 if there is prima facie evidence of harm to public interest. Addressing a media conference, Dr. JP said the inquiry should not be targeted against any individuals or parties or limited to a certain period. The inquiry should not be turned into a political game to score points against opponents. Dr. JP referred to main political parties subtly defending corruption by alleging their opponents were more corrupt and said that whoever indulged in corruption should be punished. Dr. JP pleaded guilty to Mr. Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy's charge that was given to plunging into waters without knowing their depth. He learnt only belatedly that most political parties survived only by looting hundreds of crores of rupees and spending it to buy votes in elections. Politics, according to him, meant service to people, eradication of poverty and ensuring a bright future for the youth. He did not want to be sucked into the vortex of corruption in which most parties find themselves. Dr. JP said that Mr. Jaganmohan Reddy's contention that groups, which remained silent as along his father served as Chief Minister, had turned strident on corruption after his demise was valid. Political parties should explain their ambivalent attitude towards corruption. Dr. JP said that political corruption should not be equated with corruption in the private sector. If a company evaded taxes or fudged accounts, the concerned losers like share holders and the Government would take action. Political corruption, in contrast, harmed every citizen. Dr. JP wished that the country faced political instability warranting elections year after year and witnessed politicians renouncing politics unable to spend crores of rupees to get elected. He appealed to youth to take the initiative for ending the present political crisis since it involved their future. There should be zero tolerance for corruption. Replying to a question, he said that if there is prima facie evidence of the State Government colluding with Reliance in the allocation of blocks in the Krishna-Godavari basin, the Lok Satta would demand an inquiry. However, his information was that the Government of India allotted the blocks based on competitive bidding. Replying to another question, he said the Lok Satta Party had published its income and expenditure on its website. On the MLAs adopting a resolution sanctioning higher salaries for themselves, Dr. JP said it was not proper. Any hike in salaries should be based on the recommendations of an independent commission. In the U. S. only the prospective president would get the benefit of a hike in salary the incumbent President effects.

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“నూతన్ ప్రసాద్ కు జేపీ నివాళి” plus 1 more

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నూతన్ ప్రసాద్ కు జేపీ నివాళి Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:53 AM PDT

Dr. JP’s tribute to Nutan Prasad Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:49 AM PDT Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan described Nutan Prasad as a socially conscious artiste in the movie and theatre world. In a condolence message, Dr. JP recalled that Nutan Prasad distinguished himself by his inimitable dialogue delivery and great acting. Although bound to the wheelchair at the pinnacle of his career, he led a creative life without losing self-confidence. He was a character actor and villain only in the reel world. In real life, he was a hero who withstood many hardships. Dr. JP conveyed his condolences to the family members and colleagues of Nutan Prasad.

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“అసెంబ్లీ గౌరవాన్ని మంటగలిపినవారు ప్రజలకు క్షమాపణ చెప్పండి - లోక్ సత్తా డిమాండ్” plus 1 more

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అసెంబ్లీ గౌరవాన్ని మంటగలిపినవారు ప్రజలకు క్షమాపణ చెప్పండి - లోక్ సత్తా డిమాండ్ Posted: 28 Mar 2011 05:08 AM PDT

Apologize to public, Lok Satta tells Minister Posted: 28 Mar 2011 05:06 AM PDT The Lok Satta Party today demanded that the Minister and MLAs who indulged in physical assault, verbal abuse, and improper conduct in the Legislative Assembly should tender a categorical and unconditional apology to the people of the State who elected them. In a media statement, Lok Satta Party Working President D. V. V. S. Varma characterized people's representatives themselves tarnishing the Assembly's image as murder of democracy. Ministers and members of the ruling party should display restraint notwithstanding provocative behavior of the Opposition. Mr. Varma said that leaders of the main parties had either directly or indirectly encouraged violation of rules and regulations in the seat of democracy. The March 28 event was the culmination of a series of developments like display of placards, shouting of slogans, rushing into the podium and stalling of the smooth conduct of the House for the last one week. Leaders of the ruling and Opposition parties are responsible for the present sorry state of affairs in the Assembly, Mr. Varma said and added that people expected them to indulge in reasoned debate and not come to blows.

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Countdown for Clean Politics in Tamil Nadu!

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Countdown for Clean Politics in Tamil Nadu! Posted: 27 Mar 2011 09:41 AM PDT Elections in Tamil Nadu… Mega scams, blatant corruption, nepotism and family rule. A tsunami of freebies…utterly shameless bribing of voters in the name of poll promises. Money-and-muscle power politics in the State: now 'certified' by Wiki leaks itself! Don't we deserve better than all these? Time for Clean & Honest Politics Lok Satta Party - Makkal Sakthi: New Politics for the New Generation Lok Satta Party (LSP) is contesting elections in Tamil Nadu. Known also as Makkal Sakthi ('People Power') in this southern State, it stands for clean & honest politics, curbing corruption (remember the famous Zero-Rupee Note campaign?) and government that actually works for the citizens. More than 50 eminent citizens are contesting elections on behalf of the party as people's candidates. A number of reputed voluntary organizations fighting against corruption and reforms groups led by eminent citizens too have joined this landmark effort. Join, Support & Make a Contribution. Today! You can join the efforts, become a member or register as a supporter. Make a contribution to Makkal Sakthi directly or through Lok Satta Party (LSP). Just visit www.loksatta.org or www.makkalsakthi.in websites and click on the 'Contribute' link: make a quick, easy, safe and secure contribution to Lok Satta Party or Makkal Sakthi from anywhere in the world. You can donate via e-transfer, credit card, cheque or cash (LSP office addresses are in the website). All contributions will be immediately acknowledged and receipt will be given. All contributions are 100% exempt from income tax in India. Become an Election Volunteer/Media Team Member You and your friends can become our Election Volunteer (field campaigner) in Tamil Nadu today. You can also join the TN LSP Media Team and help coordinate the campaign efforts in the State. Spread the word about LSP: Makkal Sakthi among your friends everywhere and through various media: Twitter, Facebook, online groups or even plain old email! Call your friends and family in Tamil Nadu and tell them to support and vote for LSP:Makkal Sakthi in the April 2011 elections. The next two weeks are undoubtedly crucial for the future of Tamil Nadu. Every vote for LSP: Makkal Sakthi is a vote against politics of freebies, blatant corruption, incompetence, nepotism and dynastic rule. The ongoing campaigns against corruption are leading to a noticeable upsurge in support for Lok Satta Party: Makkal Sakthi, and new people are joining everyday with their ideas, energy, time, enthusiasm and resources. If this trend continues, the 'long journey' for reforming Indian politics and ending corruption may not be such a long one after all! Meaningful change is now within reach. Please visit www.loksatta.org/TN or www.makkalsakthi.in now for more details on: Lok Satta Party: Makkal Sakthi in Tamil Nadu Candidates, constituencies, agenda and activities Making a contribution, supporting the cause and spreading the word Joining the cause and becoming a volunteer with the Party/candidates Lok Satta Party: Makkal Sakthi's New Political Culture and Clean Politics are not mere ideas. Tamil Nadu needs them today. And in turn, we need your support now to make real change in this State possible. Dr Jayaprakash Narayan President, Lok Satta Party

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“తమిళనాడు ఎన్నికల బరిలో లోక్ సత్తా పార్టీ” plus 1 more

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తమిళనాడు ఎన్నికల బరిలో లోక్ సత్తా పార్టీ Posted: 26 Mar 2011 03:34 AM PDT

Lok Satta Contesting in TN elections Posted: 26 Mar 2011 03:33 AM PDT The Lok Satta Party is fielding about 50 candidates in the elections to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly scheduled for April 2011. The Lok Satta goes by the name of Makkal Sakti Katchi in Tamil Nadu. Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan left for Chennai today to meet party leaders and Assembly election contestants. A number of voluntary organizations fighting against corruption and for electoral reforms have joined the Lok Satta Party with a view to ushering in new politics. Mr. Narra Sridhar and Mr. Jeedigunta Venkateswarlu, Lok Satta Working Committee members, have been engaged in screening and finalizing the candidates and drawing the campaign strategy.

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“26న ముగుస్తున్న ఎన్నారైల 'దండి యాత్ర-2'” plus 1 more

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26న ముగుస్తున్న ఎన్నారైల 'దండి యాత్ర-2' Posted: 25 Mar 2011 05:14 AM PDT

Dandi March II rally against Corruption today Posted: 25 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT Dandi March II, launched by NRIs in the US, seeking constitution of a powerful and independent Lok Pal to eradicate corruption and recovery of black money stashed abroad by Indians, is concluding on March 26. The NRIs, under the leadership of organizations like People for Lok Satta, began their 240-mile-long march from Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in San Diego, California, on March 12 to the Gandhi statue in San Francisco touching 35 towns en route. Mahatma Gandhi's historic Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram against foreign rule inspired NRIs to emulate him in their fight against corruption in India now. Transcending differences of caste and religion, region and language, NRIs in large numbers have responded to Lok Satta President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan's call and took part in the march or pledged support, said party spokesman Katari Srinivasa Rao in a media statement. Dainik Chattisgarh editor Sunil Kumar took part in the march in the U. S. while the Gandhian Satyagraha Brigade from Delhi expressed its solidarity. On March 26, rallies in support of Dandi March II are taking place in 12 cities of the U. S and 22 places, including Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. Indians living in Dubai, the U. K., Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, and Malaysia are also planning solidarity rallies.

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“అవినీతి నిరోధక చట్టాన్ని సవరించి లోకాయుక్తకు కోరలివ్వాలి: లోక్ సత్తా” plus 1 more

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అవినీతి నిరోధక చట్టాన్ని సవరించి లోకాయుక్తకు కోరలివ్వాలి: లోక్ సత్తా Posted: 23 Mar 2011 05:14 AM PDT

Empower Lokayukta to eradicate Corruption: Lok Satta Posted: 23 Mar 2011 05:11 AM PDT Even as it welcomed the proposed amendments to the Lokayukta Act to cover more and more people's representatives and public sector employees, the Lok Satta Party said today that corruption could not be eradicated so long as the Lokayukta remained toothless. Lok Satta Party Working President D. V. V. S. Varma recalled the Second Administrative Reforms Commission's observation that failure to tackle corruption at the top level led to its becoming rampant. So, mere extension of the Lokayukta's jurisdiction to more and more people would not solve the problem. Moreover, the Lokayukta in Andhra Ptradesh, unlike its counterpart in Karnataka, does not have powers to raid the corrupt and take action. Mr. Varma said the Lokayukta should be strengthened with enough powers, resources and personnel. The Anti Corruption Bureau and the Vigilance Department should be brought under the control of the Lokayukta. Mr. Varma also demanded that the Prevention of Corruption Act be amended on the lines of the draft Bill proposed by Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan in 2009. The Bill envisages bringing of all elected people's representatives like MLAs under the purview of the Anti Corruption Bureau, constitution of special courts in all districts to pursue corruption cases, attachment of properties of the guilty, and bringing in all anti corruption institutions like the ACB, Vigilance Department and administrative tribunals under the purview of the Lokayukta. Mr. Varma appealed to all parties fulminating against corruption to transcend their political differences and join hands in getting the Prevention of Corruption Act amended.

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“చక్కెర మిల్లుల మంత్రిలా వ్యవహరించవద్దు. అన్ని వ్యవసాయోత్పత్తుల స్వేచ్ఛా ఎగుమతికి అనుమతించండి.” plus 1 more

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చక్కెర మిల్లుల మంత్రిలా వ్యవహరించవద్దు. అన్ని వ్యవసాయోత్పత్తుల స్వేచ్ఛా ఎగుమతికి అనుమతించండి. Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:37 AM PDT

Why double standards for sugar and rice Exports, Lok Satta asks Sharad Pawar Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:33 AM PDT Is Mr. Sahard Pawar Union Minister for Sugar Industry or Agriculture, the Lok Satta Party caustically asked today. Mr. Shard Pawar's missive to Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee seeking immediate permission for sugar exports reflected his determination to protect the interests of sugar mill owners, said Lok Satta Party Working President D. V. V. S. Varma in a media statement. However, as Union Agriculture Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar had ignored the plight of sugarcane growers by not ensuring a remunerative price for their produce. Permission to exports at the fag end of the crushing season might benefit sugar mill owners, but not farmers who could not get a fair price for their produce. At best, exports might help some sugar mills might clear their cane dues to farmers. In Andhra Pradesh, the State Government has not announced even the State Advisory Price for sugarcane. He demanded that sugar mills benefiting from exports should be made to share their profits with farmers by way of bonus. Mr. Varma also faulted Mr. Shard Pawar for focusing only export of sugar and not on foodgrains. "He is arguing for sugar exports on the ground that the country is surplus in sugar. Should he not extend the same logic for export of rice?" He pointed out that the country's warehouses and farmers' homes are overflowing with wheat and rice stocks of 60 million tons – double the needs of the country's requirements, even as bumper rabi harvests are round the corner. He demanded that the Government permit export of at least four million tons of rice. Representatives of the Lok Satta Party and independent farmers' organizations have repeatedly requested the Union Government to permit export of rice to other countries considering that rice prices the world over are ruling high. The Union Government permitted export of a mere 1.5 lakh tons of rice, although it could have allowed export of lakhs of tons of rice. It could have permitted export of boiled rice and come to the rescue of farmers in Andhra Pradesh. (The paddy crop damaged in heavy rains during the kharif season in Andhra Pradesh was fit only for conversion into boiled rice, which commands a market abroad). Farmers had to make distress sale of damaged paddy as the Government had not permitted export of boiled rice. The Lok Satta Party as a matter of policy would like the Union and State Governments to rid agriculture of the license-permit raj so that the farmer would have total freedom for marketing his produce wherever he wants within or outside the country. There is no reason why the Government, which ushered in liberalization for the industrial sector since 1990s should not extend it to the agriculture sector. India lives in villages and villages are peopled mostly by farmers, workers, and artisans dependent on them. How can India progress if Government policies resulting in denial of a fair market price for agricultural produce pauperize farmers, Mr. Varma asked and said, Governments' policies have driven lakhs of farmers to end their lives. He recalled that the Government banned export of onions when its price touched Rs.70 a kg. The Government would now not bother when the price of onions has plummeted to Rs.4,50 a kg in the wholesale market. Similarly, the price of tomato has plunged to 50 paise a kg in certain parts of the State. Mr. Varma wanted the Government to promote storage facilities for food grains and processing facilities for perishable products, impose customs duty on import of edible oil to encourage the indigenous farmer, and compress the number of intermediaries between the producer and the consumer.

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Lok Satta Times March 16th - 31st 2011

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Lok Satta Times March 16th - 31st 2011 Posted: 17 Mar 2011 02:20 AM PDT Lok Satta times March 16th-31st, 2011 can be downloaded from the following link http://www.loksatta.org/cms/documents/lstimes/lstimes-2011-03-16-31.pdf

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“శాసనసభకు కర్మకాండ రాజ్యాంగధిక్కారమే: లోక్ సత్తా” plus 1 more

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శాసనసభకు కర్మకాండ రాజ్యాంగధిక్కారమే: లోక్ సత్తా Posted: 14 Mar 2011 05:14 AM PDT

Conducting last rites for Assembly Anti Constitutional: Lok Satta Party Posted: 14 Mar 2011 04:15 AM PDT The Lok Satta Party today termed the Joint Action Committee plan to conduct 'the monthly rites for the dead' Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 17 is blatantly unconstitutional. In a media statement, Lok Satta Party Working President D. V. V. S. Varma regretted that the BJP and the TRS would be associating themselves with the action plan of JAC Chairman Prof. Kodandaram. Mr. Varma said the action plan shocked all those who believe in the Constitution and democracy. Such an adventure will be welcome only to those who believe in extra parliamentary means, constitutional crises and anarchic violence. The proposal mirrors the deteriorating situation in Andhra Pradesh and highlights how movements launched to accomplish an objective go astray, going by the attacks on the Assembly, general shutdowns, and vandalism. Mr. Varma said there would only be anarchy if the Constitution and legislatures are given a burial. He appealed to all supporters of the Telangana movement and believers in democracy to raise their voice against such adventurism. He reiterated his demand that the Government take the initiative to hold a debate in the legislature on the Telangana demand and arrive at a solution acceptable to all regions of the State.

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