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Relations Though India has evaded to comment on the exit of Pak President Parvez Musharaf but there are rumors inside Indian diplomatic circles that peace process between India and Pakistan will not last long. It is the historical fact that except Musharaf no other Pakistani ruler took such  bold steps to normalize the relations with its neighboring country India. Though, everyone knows that he was responsible for Kargil war but it is also the fact that during his rule both  the countries came very close to each other that had never happened in past.

Accusations Musharaf had a lot of influence over ISI and Pak military. It was because of his influence that guns remained silent for almost four years on the Line of Control. Militant activities declined a lot in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. But as Musharaf’s power declined, a rise in cross border firing and infiltration was noticed. Pak military violated the cease fire agreement many times during the summer months. Suicide attack on Indian consulate in Afghanistan, serial bomb blasts in some Indian cities further aggravated the situation. Soon, situation slipped out of hand when Indian government and Afghan President openly criticized Pak’s double standards while dealing with militants. Pak Prime Minister’s meetings with his Indian counterpart and Afghan President in Sri Lanka defused the situation to some extent.

Fundamentalists After the ouster of Musharaf, a change has been noticed in Pak leaders’ approach towards India. Some of the Pakistani leaders have raised voices regarding the issue of Kashmir that has infuriated the Indian leadership. It is being expected that peace process between both of the countries will not last long as the elected government of Pakistan has less influence over ISI and military as compared to Musharaf’s. It will result in an increase in cross-border firing and infiltration that will harm the relations between both of the neighbors. On the other hand influence of fundamentalists is increasing in Pakistan who are famous for their anti-India stand. India has doubts regarding Pak government’s ability to control the fundamentalists. If Pak government fails then fundamentalists will become the biggest threat to the safety of India as well as the world.

Rally 53 years old south Indian film super star Chiranjeevi launched his political party ‘Praja Rajyam’ in a massive rally held in the temple city named Tirupati of the state of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, August 26. Lakhs of his fans and supporters had gathered at the venue hours before the arrival of their reel hero before them in the real life. More than 4 lakh people had gathered at the venue by 3:30 pm while the announcement was made in the evening. By the evening almost all he roads leading to the city were full with the Chiranjeevi supporters. When the sun was setting a sun was rising in the state politics.

Announcement Chiranjeevi had announced his future plans of entering into the politics on August 17. Since then a lot of political changes happened in state politics. Many Telugu Desam Party and Congress leaders had expressed their willingness to join the super star’s party. Mammoth public gathering on the meeting venue has sent red signals to the Telugu Desam Party and Congress and has also projected Chiranjeevi as a hot choice for the chief ministerial ship. After a long speech of two hours he announced the name of the party and a handicapped youth unfurled the party’s green and while flag with a red sun in the middle.

Speech In his speech he expressed his commitment to socialism and empowerment of the poor and downtrodden sections of the society. In a carefully drawn speech he touched almost all the issue that are being confronted by the state. He opposed the Special Economic Zones by saying that land is meant for cultivation and the advocated that farmer should have the right to decide the price of the land. He also favored the formation of separate Telangana state but said that priority should be given to end the backwardness of the region. He also talked about the Maoist problem and its remedies.

Policies He did not attack any individual or any party during his speech and used symbolism effectively to tell about the party policies and also to demolish the policies of present state government. He also favored the industrialization and strengthening of the state irrigation system. He has announced that his party will be progressive and democratic.