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The Last Journey of YSR - Grief Stricken People Pay Tearful Homage

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Comment on this article, yeskey, india.

May his Soul rest in peace .... by remembering God of Seven Hills

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Mulla akyar, mangalore / shiruru.

Was a very generous leader may his soul rest in peace ...The quality leader Late Mr YSR. May his soul rest in peace.

vashal, mangalore

The quality leader Late Mr YSR. May his soul rest in peace.

clara helen, mangalore, muscat

May god bless you with eternal peace. You walked the talk and became a great example for other politicians.

Ranjit, Mangalore

Well, the country has lost a seasoned politician in very tragic circumstances. By the turnout at the funeral, it appears that he was truly loved by the masses. We had witnessed earlier, a similar euphoria, when another icon of Andhra politics and cinema (not necessarily in that order), NTR passed away. YSR of course rode like a colossus in Andhra and was single handedly responsible for the revival of the Congress party in that state. Now, the party seems to be rudder-less in that state. However, one should also not forget that he was after all a wily politician with all the good and bad points of a seasoned campaigner, perhaps in the line of the late Indira Gandhi

Richard dias, nada padukone/israel

we lost great leaader, my his soul rest in peace. give strenthe his fly.&give strenthe AP people.

Shanthi, Mangalore

He lived for others, may his soul rest in peace

Simon Francis Lasrado, sullia/Bangalore

Dear Dr.Eugene D''Souza, you have very nicely narrated the background story of our dynamic leader late YSR and also his last journey.Thank you very much.With this a sad end of our beloved and able leader late YSR.May God grant him eternal rest.We miss you YSR.

A.S.Mathew, U.S.A.

In death, Sri. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy is far bigger than the days he was on earth. People of all political parties and religious affiliations paid tribute to him, which shows, how much he was loved and respected! There is no question that India lost a great leader and humanitarian. May his soul rest in peace.

aman, hyd/mehdipatnam

Was a very generous leader may his soul rest in peace

shahala, nidadavolu/ AP

WE LOST A GREAT LEADER. LET US PRAY FOR OUR CM YSR REDDY SIR FOR HIS RESTLESS EFFORTS FOR THE POOR,FARMERS,STUDENTS AND FOR THE STATE.MAY GOD AT LEAST BLESS FOR HIS SOUL.AMARAHEY YSR........ AMEEN

Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg/Germany

A great politican passed away. He did a lot for the downtrodden. He was a shining example for other Indian politicians. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to all who were close to him.

shahala, nidadavolu

Chinmay panigrahi, balasore,orissa.

I personally feel YSR was not only chief minister of AP but also was a great leader of our future India.

omair alam, bihar/mumbai

A painful news i am not able to console myself

Calvin, Surathkal\USA

A champion of the poor and downtrodden. May his soul rest in peace.

TAVSEEF AHMAD MIR, PAHOO PULWAMA J&K

Sad end to an illustrous political carrier of YSR.

Wilson Lewis, Kalmady/Pune

May his Soul rest in peace

Alban D''Souza, Mangalore/Navi Mumbai

Well written news article giving details of the funeral and the late Chief Minister

JULIET MASCARENHAS, BEJAI/MANGALORE

THE NATION HAS LOST A GREAT LEADER.OUR NATION HAS A HANDFUL OF TRUE CHRISTIAN POLITICAL LEADERS DEDICATED TO THEIR COUNTRY. MR. REDDY BEING ONE AMONG THEM.THE SCENE OF THOUSANDS OF MOURNERS RUSHING TO PAY FINAL HOMAGE TO THIS GREAT LEADER IN THE PEARL CITY OF INDIA SPEAKS OF THE LOVE AND RESPECT THIS GREAT LEADER EARNED FROM THE PEOPLE OF ANDHRA PRADESH WHO HAD ACCEPTED HIM TO BE THE LEADER OF THE STATE FOR THE SECOND TIME.YET THE ETERNAL PLANS WERE DEFFERENT.WHICH WE FAIL TO SCAN. I SALUTE ....ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIM OH LORD.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YSR Reddy's profile

Dr. yeduguri sandinti rajasekhara reddy, popularly known as ysr, is an astute politician and a charismatic mass leader who has carved for himself a niche in state politics by his exemplary devotion and dedication to the uplift of the downtrodden and neglected segments of society..

Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy, popularly known as YSR, is an astute politician and a charismatic mass leader who has carved for himself a niche in State politics by his exemplary devotion and dedication to the uplift of the downtrodden and neglected segments of society. Born on July 8, 1949, in Pulivendula in the backward Rayalaseema region, YSR has always struggled to secure the rights of the poor and the underprivileged.

Son of late Sri YS Raja Reddy, a dynamic leader in his heyday, Rajasekhara Reddy evinced interest in politics right from his student days. While studying in MR Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, he served as president of the Students union. He was elected leader of the House Surgeon's Association in SV Medical College, Tirupati.

After completing MBBS, he served as Medical Officer at the Jammalamadugu Mission Hospital for a brief period. In 1973, he established a 70-bed charitable hospital, named after his father late YS Raja Reddy at Pulivendula. His family established one polytechnic and one degree college in Pulivendula, which were later handed over to the well-known Loyola group of institutions.

Rajasekhara Reddy's sound business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and, above all, his transparency brought him laurels in the business arena. On the flip side, his success also brought him many adversaries, political and otherwise, who were desperately looking for a shred of evidence to prove umpteen charges against him. In the end, their mud-slinging did not yield a single point that could paint the mass leader in bad light. In fact, his detractors became red-faced, as they had to swallow their words.

Groomed by a family deeply involved in public service, YSR entered active politics in 1978 and contested elections, four times to enter the State Legislative Assembly and an equal number of times to enter the Lower House of Parliament. A winner in all that he does, YSR won all the elections he contested. Even today his admirers exclaim: "He (YSR) defeats defeat."

During his 25-year-long political career, YSR has served the people in multiple capacities, both in Government as well as in Party. He was President of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) twice - 1983-1985 and 1998-2000. During 1980-1983, he was a minister holding important portfolios related to Rural Development, Medical & Health and Education etc. From 1999 to 2004 he was the Leader of Opposition in the eleventh state assembly.

As a champion of the masses, his stentorian voice in the assembly, raised particularly during debates that sought to lend voice to the voiceless millions, forced the Government to retrace several anti-people steps it contemplated. YSR has been instrumental in orchestrating several mass struggles, while highlighting issues facing peasants, weavers, Dalits, youth and women. His relentless fight for clearance of pending irrigation projects, particularly in the backward Rayalaseema region, has earned for him a special place in the hearts of millions of farmers. His unremitting struggle against certain anti-people economic measures that were sought to be introduced in the name of "reforms", including the frequent increases in power tariff and indiscriminate privatization of public sector units, exalted him far above the street smart politicians.

Even as a novice in the legislature, YSR rallied all the Congress MLAs from the Rayalaseema region and led an indefinite hunger strike demanding solution to the water crisis. He also led a Paadayaatra from Lepakshi to Pothireddipadu in Kurnool district. The 14-day hunger strike of legislators under his leadership in August 2000 to register protest against the hike in power charges is still fresh in the memory of people. By systematically exposing the misdeeds of the then Government, both inside and outside the Assembly, YSR was playing his political role to the hilt.

During mid-summer in 2003, he led an unprecedented 1400 Km long Paadayaatra covering all backward areas in the state to understand the ground realities of living conditions of the people there.

Now, as chief minister, the crowning glory of this studded political career, he can proudly claim to be the quintessence of a politician who, with vision focused on the coming generations as well, has earned the title of a statesman. Amidst a bewildering number of turncoats among politicians, who thrive in "shifting loyalties", YSR stands out as a sterling example of the old guard in pristine Indian politics.

This explains why he has never turned his back on the Congress party, which nurtured his political moorings. The lure of power and pelf could not divert him, when the party was briefly out of power, from his mission to hold the reins of power as a trusted lieutenant of the Congress and, more importantly, as a darling of the masses. Sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 14.05.2004.

YSR's Personality

A modest Personality: Dr.Reddy, unlike most politicians, reflects the spirit of a true Indian who walks his talk.While his thought is dressed with all that is modern and ennobling, Dr.Reddy's person is invariably clothed in traditional costumes that include dhoti and a shirt made of handloom cloth.In all of his public and private conversations, he speaks from the core of his heart. Naturally, he hates hypocrisy.

As a demanding chief minister, YSR expects bureaucrats to do their job meticulously, and present before him only facts that are shorn of all publicity-oriented and manipulative figures. He does not tolerate hype and extravaganza in communicating official messages. He wants incontrovertible facts stated in a simple language that is intelligible even to the unlettered, because taking administration to the people is an article of faith for him.

His Philosophy of Life:

Dr. Rajasekhara Reddy strongly believes that the human life is a boon provided by the Almighty to share one's blessings with others, while serving less privileged human beings.

"Don't count the years you want to live. Ask yourself how much you have done for society at large with whatever opportunities the Almighty has provided you", is Dr. Reddy's word of advice for those who have excuses for not doing even what is within their means.

It is this humane principle that prompted him to take pioneering steps to ensure delivery of social security pensions to the needy in the first week of every month.

His stature:

Though measuring 5'7", Reddy looks majestically simple in his appearance with an ever-smiling genial countenance. This in fact overshadows his unfailing willpower to achieve his targets with the resilience and tenacity of a spider.

When YSR undertook his unprecedented 1500-KM-long Padayaatra (march on foot) in scorching sun during summer in 2003,covering backward areas of the state in particular, few people could discern the underlying motive: knowing first-hand the real problems of the people in their own language and their doorstep.

His Mission:

As around 75% of the population in India depend upon agriculture for livelihood, most administrative efforts should be focused on the rural economy, he believes.

Citing renowned economists, Dr. Reddy regrets that neglect of the agriculture and irrigation sectors in recent years have become the bane rural economy. As a proactive chief minister, he embarked upon a massive programme of executing 26 major irrigation projects to create 65 lakh acres of new ayacut.

Dr. Reddy's motto is that the ultimate objective of any program executed under a democratic set-up should be prompt and dependable delivery of sevices to the common man.

With this as the guiding principle, YSR has advised bureaucrats at all levels to help revive the functioning of the administrative system at all levels without habitually looking for autocratic 'diktats'. 'Decentralisation of administrative power within the guidelines of the policy framed by the government reflects the true spirit of democratic governance", Dr. Reddy argues.

His strength:

Dr Reddy's strength lies in his stature as a mass leader since his advent in politics. Whether in or out of power, he has always championed the cause of the common man. This has endeared him to all segments of the Congress party as well.

Even after becoming the Chief Minister in May 2004, Dr Reddy makes it a point to address all the problems that are brought before him directly by people, cutting through bureaucratic hurdles, every day.

If any scheme or programme under formulation is placed before him for approval, its outcome is a foregone conclusion that is dependent on Dr. Reddy's invariable query: "How best will it benefit the people at large or ensure good governance?"

His 'pastime':

A curious 'pastime' of Dr Reddy is to feel the pulse of people in rural areas on Sundays through the Rajiv Palle Batta.

The Rajiv Palle Baata is a novel mass contact programme under which the Chief Minister reaches out to even unmotorable areas in the rural areas for personally collecting feedback on the implementation of various programmes. This programme has become extremely popular, because it highlights not what the Chief Minister does in the glare of official publicity, but what his officials may not have done in the people's own words.

In view of the rational changes brought about in administrative matters following the success of Rajiv Palle Baata, the Chief Minister now extended the programme to urban areas through Rajiv Nagara Baata.

His Approach:

The chief minister's emphasis on development of the rural economy does not presuppose a blinkered approach towards new and emerging technologies.

Dr.Reddy is committed to a balanced approach towards giving thrust to information technology, bio-technology and all sectors that enhance industrial and agricultural production. His watchword is total transparency in all transactions and deals that envisage public-private partnerships or involve private investments. Because, YSR believes he is simply a custodian of people's trust that is invaluable.

It is not a coincidence that he loves the company of children and often "gets lost" in their World that is founded on trust of the highest order.

Source: Andhra Pradesh's official site

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YSR’s ill-advised last journey

The tragic accident in which Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy met his end has raised more questions than answers. The loss of a bright political career and the subsequent long drawn and expensive search operations could have been averted but for some routine precautions. The trail that led to the mangled remains of the Bell-430 copter seems littered with mistakes that cost the chief minister and his entourage their lives. It is a mystery why YSR was allowed to make the flight to Chittoor by helicopter in inclement weather in the first place.

His chief security officer, who unfortunately perished with him, ought to have advised him against the flight. Choppers are ideally used for short hops lasting an hour or two. The CM was ill-advised in attempting a long journey from Hyderabad to Chittoor, nearly 600 km by chopper in bad weather, particularly in a vehicle whose air-worthiness was in doubt. Moreover, routine security procedures seem to have been given the go-by as the copter was neither carrying a satellite phone nor the minimum survival kit which are basic necessities on any VVIP flight.

YSR was no stranger to mid-air trouble and had a narrow escape in November 2008 when his chopper developed a mechanical snag. An eerie coincidence seems to have led YSR to select the particular copter he boarded on his last journey as it had a history of technical problems and was withdrawn for training purposes. It was apparently brought out from the hangar, dusted off and pressed into service on Wednesday. The same chopper had trouble last year while flying the Dalai Lama, while another of the same make was responsible for the death of Lok Sabha Speaker G M C Balayogi in 2002.

History is replete with tragic accidents of politicians involving aircraft. It is not only the lackadaisical approach to security which is responsible for such incidents but also the culture of kowtowing to VIPs on security issues. The tendency of the latter to air dash to save time without consideration for personal safety and that of the others contributes to such mishaps. The death of YSR is a blow to the nation. His untimely demise leaves an agenda the Congress will be hard pressed to complete. His death cannot be treated merely as a blow of fate. Some hard questions need to be asked. The state security apparatus failed the CM as well as the state and must be held accountable so that such costly mistakes are not repeated.

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YS Rajasekhara Reddy's body has been kept at a stadium in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: Tens of thousands of grief stricken people turned out Friday to pay last respects to the late Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, whose body will be kept at a stadium in Hyderabad before being flown to his native Pulivendula town in Kadapa district for the last rites.

A sea of humanity waited outside the Lal Bahadur Stadium in the heart of the city for the cortege to arrive from his residence five kilometres away.

Thousands of others accompanied the funeral procession as it snaked its way to the stadium through surging crowds.

Hundreds of vehicles followed the flower bedecked truck in which the body, draped in the national flag, was kept.

Standing by the side of his father's body was his MP son YS Jaganmohan Reddy, who was appealing to people to allow the vehicle to move.

Grieving men and women were standing on either side of the road and on rooftops to bid adieu to the man who ruled their hearts through a series of pro-poor schemes.

Holding national flags in their hands, some mourners were seen running towards the truck to have a closer look at the casket and console Jaganmohan Reddy.

The Lal Bahadur Stadium is where YSR, as the late chief minister was known, took oath as head of government for the second term on May 20 this year.

It was at the same stadium that YSR had taken oath for the first term in 2004 and signed the first file to provide free electricity to farmers.

Police had a tough time controlling crowds and there was a virtual stampede outside stadium.

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YSRC at 10: The journey of India's youngest party

Hyderabad: YSR Congress led by YS Jaganmohan Reddy is just ten-year-old (B.March 12, 2011) but in its short-span, the party has emerged as India’s strongest political party.

By cornering an unusual 151 seats out of 175 in Andhra Pradesh Assembly with 49.95 per cent vote share in 2019 elections, the Yuvajana, Shramika and Rytu Congress Party (YSR Congress) has become the most popular regional party in India.

It’s now the fourth largest party in the Lok Sabha with 22 members. No breakaway group of the Congress has ever had this kind of phenomenal success. Barring a few like AGP JMM which took birth out of regional aspirations, the majority of India’s regional parties in the recent past began their journey as a breakaway faction of a national party.

In its long history, the Congress, India’s grand old party, lost many stalwarts due to differences with the leadership and formed their own parties. They were all short-lived, as they either returned to the parent party's fold or became defunct in due course.

However, during Sonia Gandhi’s era, the Congress suffered irreparable damage from the factions because the breakaway factions of Sarad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee, and YS Jaganmohan Reddy never came back home.

They emerged as the successful regional leaders with their own parties. Among the three, Jaganmohan Reddy stands out as a unique, because unlike in Maharashtra and West Bengal, where the Congress still survives, Andhra Pradesh, Congress disappeared without a trace upon his arrival on the scene.

Reasons for the success of YSRC

Historical context and social background of the protagonist played a crucial role in the success of the YSR Congress. Even though two popular film personalities, incidentally siblings, Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, tried their luck in politics by forming political parties, they never had been serious politicians and were proven a round peg in a square hole with their part-time politics. There were ill-timed and ill-prepared for the rough and tough ride in politics.

Having been beneficiary of the political power, Jagan made capturing power his sole objective without any ambivalence. Jagan would have been groomed as the next chief minister had his father YS Rajasekhar Reddy, then chief minister, not met with a fatal accident on September 2, 2009. YSR’s sudden demise made Jagan much more ambitious as the former’s heir apparent. Congress thwarted his attempt to become YSR’s successor, and offended, Jagan, parted ways with the party to launch his own outfit, the YSR Congress on March 12, 2011.

The Kapu(Reddy)-Kamma polarisation the Congress politics had created in the state helped Jagan consolidate his position in the backdrop of Telangana movement which weakened the party that had already been leaderless.

Jagan’s political ambition and aggressive nature made him a fitting rival of cunning politics of Telugu Desam Party led by Chandrababu Naidu. This is exactly the reason for all those Congress families, mostly Reddys to rally around Jagan for their survival in the face of rapacious Kamma casteism.

Bifurcation of AP and Jaganmohan Reddy

Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh expedited the process of realization of Jaganmohan Reddy’s dream of becoming chief minister of residual Andhra Pradesh, in the absence of Congress. He was the indirect beneficiary of the formation of Telangana in this part of Telugu state.

Much to the disappointment of Congress high command, the formation of Telangana state made the party a villain in the eyes of Telugu people. The party, which was already hit badly by the sudden death of YSR, suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2014 election, the first to be held following the bifurcation of the state.

This led to the exodus of Congress families and their network at the grass-root level, across the state to YSR Congress. Between 2014 and 2019 entire Congress vote bank looks shifted to YSR Congress alone and the Jagan could successfully fill the void created by the decline of Congress, making the process irreversible.

Though TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu came to power in 2014 based on the media-created myth of CEO, he never realized that electoral fortunes are highly volatile.

His caste politics, promotion of defections, rampant corruption and obsession with Amaravati have supplied enough life-blood to Jagan and made him a formidable force in the state.

This is evident even in the fact that Jagan appeared more relevant than Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Andhras both in 2014 and 2019. Jagan's padayatras and public-meetings attracted more crowds than the ones addressed by PM Modi and Amit Shah.

If Chandrababu Naidu promoted money politics, Jagan made 'more-money' his hallmark. Money in its varied forms flows like water in Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan, who inherited the adventurous and belligerent politics of his father, is trying to sweeten his style with dozens of cash-transfer schemes. He is already showing the tendency which says he alone represents the people. He, however, should not lose sight of the dictum that all electoral fortunes are highly volatile applies to him as well.

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