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Revision as of 18:56, 11 September 2008

PRAJA RAJYAM PARTY
LeaderChiranjeevi
Founded2008
HeadquartersHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
IdeologyPopulist[1]
Social Democracy[1]

Praja Rajyam (Telugu :ఫ్రజా రాజ్యం translation: People's Rule[1] or People's Reign[2]) is a regional political party in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was founded by Telugu cinema actor Chiranjeevi on August 26, 2008.[3]

History

Chiranjeevi's foray into politics was highly anticipated in the media and political circles since 2007.[4][5]. While it was reported that he was seeking opinion of people during the latter half of 2007, the media also suggested that he would announce the decision in January 2008.[4] Amongst media speculations, he would launch his political party as an alternative to the ruling Indian National Congress(INC) and Telugu Desam Party(TDP) in his native state of Andhra Pradesh.[6]

Chiranjeevi held a press conference on August 17, 2008 and expressed his intentions for the first time to establish a political party for the people of Andhra Pradesh. The first public address occurred on August 26, 2008.[citation needed]

Several political leaders from the Andhra Pradesh such as Harirama Jogaiah from INC and K. Vidyadhar Rao and Bhuma Nagi Reddy from the TDP were inclined to Chiranjeevi's political plans event before the party was launched.[6]

Present

The first public meeting [3] was held by Chiranjeevi on August 26 2008, at 120-acre Avilala Tank near Tirupati. In this meeting Chiranjeevi has addressed a gathering of about a million people. The party name was announced during this meeting. He also announced basic agenda of the party.[7]

Party flag

He unveiled the party flag, which has white colour to 3/4 of its height at the top, and the bottom 1/4 is filled with green colour. In the middle, a red colored symbol of the sun is embossed and encircled with a yellow line. There are 24 red colored beams beyond and around the yellow ring signifying the sun rays.[citation needed] Chiranjeevi said that "white" color represents all categories of people, "green" referring to the farmers, "yellow" for happiness and the "red sun" meaning to be working perennially. The 24 beams of sun rays conveys the party's conviction to work round the clock.[citation needed]

He said that he wants to see 'Santhoshandhra Pradesh' (translation: Happy Andhra Pradesh). The slogan sounds similar and competitive to his political counterparts Chandrababu Naidu's 'Swarnandhra Pradesh' (Golden Andhra Pradesh) and YSR's 'Harithandhra Pradesh' (Greener Andhra Pradesh).[citation needed]

On the day of this meeting, Chiranjeevi's representatives submitted application to the Election Commission of India for party registration.[8] The party name ran into trouble with Chenna Krishnaiah already having applied for the same name with the Election Commission.[9] However, the issue ended as he agreed to withdraw his application.[10]

Incidentally the name Praja Rajyam happens to be the name of a leadership training programme launched by Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, national convener of Loksatta, another political party from the state.[11][12]. It is also part of a slogan Prajarajyam in Vishalandhra coined by Communist Party of India.[13][14].

Party Slogan

Mana Rajyam Surajyam, Swarajyam, Prajala Rajyam, Praja Rajyam

Preme Lakshyam.....Seve Margam

See also


References

  1. ^ a b c "Chiranjeevi names his political party 'Praja Rajyam'". Indo-Asian News Services. Hindustan Times. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Chiranjeevi, new NTR of Andhra politics?". NDTV. NDTV. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-27. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b "Chiranjeevi launches 'Praja Rajyam'". Press Trust of India. The Hindu. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Andhra Pradesh: Chiranjeevi entering politics?". Press Trust of India. Rediff.com. 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "So what's cooking Chiru?". Times News Network. Indiatimes.com. 2007-09-05. Retrieved 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi set to join politics". Agencies. Expressindia.com. 2008-08-05. Retrieved 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Chiranjeevi launches Praja Rajyam, vows to change Andhra politics". India Today. 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Chiranjeevi moves EC for registration of his party". Press Trust of India. The Hindu. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "Chiru's party name runs into trouble". Press Trust of India. Times Of India. 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-08-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "'Rajyam' goes to Chiru". Times News Network. =Times Of India. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2008-08-30. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  11. ^ "Lok Satta launches Prajarajyam". The Hindu. 2006-01-22. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Get trained for polls". The Hindu. 2006-05-11. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Book: Telangana People's Struggle and Its Lessons". Puchalapalli Sundaraiah. Foundation Books. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
  14. ^ "Rediff On The Net: Transcript of the Vara Vara Rao Chat". Rediff.com. Rediff.com. 2008-08-30. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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