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The S Jaipal Reddy Chat

Dr. Sharma (Thu Apr 10 20:46:05 1997 IST):

Mr Reddy Your Janta Dal is full of corrupt politicians. The present political situation has resulted from one set of corrupt politicians trying to throw light on the other set of corrupt politicians. Why are you crying fowl?

Mr: What scenario do you foresee if the United Front is voted out of power tomorrow?

Mr Reddy: Don't you think the crisis could have been amicably settled if Deve Gowda stepped down?

Sir, What do you think is going to happen on the 11th?

Good evening, Mr Reddy. It is wonderful to have with you this evening.We appreciate your making time for us at this crucial hour.

Why, Mr Reddy, was the Congress so adamant about changing Deve Gowda? What has the PM done to upset Mr Kesri?

EVERYONE: Hello, everyone. It gives me great pleasure to interact with you on the current political situation which is exciting in a way and at the same time pregnant with tremendous significance for the future. I am ready for your questions.

Hullo, Sir. I have long been ad admirer of your grit. And your eloquence. Is there no way out than a mid-term poll?

Good evening Mr. Reddy I believe post election alliances should not be recognised only pre-election alliances should. Post election alliances are a violation of the peoples mandate. It encourages power brokering. Situations such as the present crisis can be avoided. Your comments Sir ..

Dear Mr Reddy What do you think is going to happen on the 11th?

Namashkar, Jaipalji. Is it true that Mr Kesri was going to be arrested on April 4, and is that why the Congress withdrew support? Will you tell the nation what really happened tomorrow?

Mr Reddy, Ghulam Nabi Azad says that despite the CWC resolutions none of the UF leaders bothered to meet with Cong leaders. Is this true? Why did you take the Congress support for granted?

Dr Sharma: Though you have mentioned the JD in particular, you seem to be cynical about politicians of all parties from the kind of question you have framed. Politicians are bad, but the tragedy is that the others are no better. However bad they are, they are unavoidable in a democracy. So you need to learn to deal with them and live with them.

Is there still hope for a compromise? And will the UF recommend a mid-term poll? Or is that just pressure tactics?

MR REDDY WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW????????PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION SIR WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW?

What are the chances of a national government? Can the President compel a national government to be formed?

Namaskar Jaipaljee! Hope you are in full form this splendid night and is going to give us some frank answers. Could you tell us how Deve Gowda has taken Kesri's punch? Badly or well? C'mon now..!

Mr. Reddy can you give us a birds eye view of these "talks" your teams have been having with the CongressI ?

Good evening Mr. Reddy I believe post election alliances should not be recognised only pre-election alliances should. Post election alliances are a violation of the peoples mandate. It encourages power brokering. Situations such as the present crisis can be avoided. Your comments Sir ..

Mr Reddy, do you think that Mr Gowda will be able to prove a majority tomorrow?

This one is out of sheer curiosity: Suppose, L K Advanis comes on his kness and tells you, 'hi uf guys, i am your great admirer. Would you mind forming a government with our support?' what will be the UF's answer? I mean, we have heard about the deparete-ness Deve Gowda is showing... so would you guys go along?

A N Donald: The charge of Mr Azad is unwarranted and unfounded. Mr Gowda met Mr Kesri 12 times in the last three months, apart from innumerable telephonic talks. Mr Deve Gowda has been most accessible to all politicians more particularly those of the Congress. The charge, I must add, is just a pretext to grab power and nothing else.

Hey jaipalji... all questions and no answers... doesn't it make you feel dull?

Mr Reddy-- I have always wondered. The UF expects the Congress to support but when the shoe is on the other foot and the Congress expects your support, your Anti-Congressism kicks in and you say no way. It seems highly hypocritical to me especially when you claim to both want to have anti-communal forces at bay ? Comment please ..

Dear Mr Reddy , All the parties are taking the country for a long jolly ride, without bothering about the people. Who is leading this ride, cannot be said because the ride is going in circles. I think each and every Indian should feel ashamed of having such a bunch of politicians. Almost everyone seem to be involved in some scam or other. If only we could recover the alleged scam(s) monies from those responsible then we would wipe out all our deficits.

Okay, okay, I take it back! Mr Reddy is not a dull boy. He IS answering questions!

LL JAMES: There is always hope in politics. A lot can happen between now and the vote in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. While this is true theoretically, I must inform you that the talks with the Congress have finally failed.

Why cannot you remove Deve Gowda. Wasn't he the same one who used to hobnob with Narasimha Rao. Do you think Kesri can support someone who stands by his current enemy?

Is it true that some of the coalition partners were ready to ditch Deve Gowda and go for another leader?

Thank you, Sir. Do you think the BJP will abstain from the vote, in the national interest?

hello Mr. Jaipal reddy, Now that the tals between Congrss (I) & U.F have failed do u think that India is heading towards midterm polls

MR REDDY WHY HAVE TO TALKS BTWEEN YOU AND THE CONGRESS FAILED? WHAT HAPPENED IN YOUR DISCUSSIONS? WHY DID THEY FAIL? WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW?

Thank you, sir. Why does Mr Kesri despise Mr Deve Gowda so much? Don't you think this is a personal clash? The PM also irritated Mr kesri by giving too much importance to Mr Rao?

What do you think are the chances of a mid-term poll?

Mr Reddy, why did the Front leaders not take care to ensure that the prime minister did not embark on a Hassan-like vengeance trail?

Dear Mr Reddy, Mr Kesri seems almost vindictive in his demand that Mr Deve Gowda resign. What has Mr Deve Gowda doen to deserve this? Is it the Tanwar case which you brought to his notice?

Abu Hassan: The chances of a national government during the current phase of Indian politics are nil. There are two good reasons for this situation. One is, the BJP through its Hindu chauvnism has become a political untouchable. Secondly, generally national governments are formed only during war. As was done during the second world war in Great Britain.

If Mr Kesri so insisted on Mr DG's removal, the PM must have done something to upset him. What was it?

Mr Surjeet says the Congress made several attempts to break the Front. Could you shed some light on this sir?

Thank you, Mr Reddy. But are we not facing a similar crisis in India? What about the Budget? Will it be passed tomorrow? Or are the proposals null and void?

SIR WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOMORRROW?

Mr. Reddy: I got you response. You misinterpreted my question. It is not all politicians. It is the JD and Congress that I alluded to. By saying that "others are equally bad so bad politicians should be acceptable", you are giving me thoughts that are frightening to any proud Indian. You are comparing yourself with millions of decent honest Indians and I am one of them. You wrote that even bad politicians are unavoidable in a democracy. You are wrong. Democracy is a recycling process and people like Lalloo, Mulayam, Kesari, Sharad, can be sent for compost formation. Do not misrepesent the issue.

Mr Reddy, I am Akash, from London. Tell me, do you still want to be suppported by a lousy and untrustworthy Congress. Why not call their bluff and hold elections. Then India can truly have two parties when the Congress is finished.

Mr. Reddy, Do you think a conscience vote can save you ? Should the Congress choose not to issue a whip do you have a chance ?( I know it's not possible, just curious to hear your reaction as to whether you think the MP's are standing by Kesri or not)

WHY DID THE TALKS FAIL MR REDDY WHY DID THE TALKS FAIL?

Mr. Reddy, what is your prediction for political situation at the Center for next 12 months? I would like you to put forth a most likley scenario and not the most desirable one from your standpoint. Thank you.

Mr reddy, How do u think you will face the vote of confidence after the talk failue is there a way for u to win it?

Mr. Reddy, If the BJP decides to support the motion tomorrow only to push thru the budget and the Finance Bill, in the interest of the poeple, they will score a political point. In this situation, will you accept their support?

Mr Jaipal Reddy, could you tell me why the UF is not ready for a change in leadership as the Congress wants? Don't you think, in the larger interest of the country, you should give way to them? Is winning over the Congress and showing them what men-of-words you guys are more important than the interests of the country?

The BJP may be a political untouchable. But it is doing fine with the electorate. Maybe the populace is easily swayed by rhetoric but isn't all this talk about "keeping out communalism" ringing false now. "the lady doth protest too much kind of thing?

MR REDDY: I feel the nation's concern is more important than petty politics. Today we hear that the petrol bunks are closed due to the lorry strike. There is no one to take a decision at the Centre. For the country's sake either support Gowda or ask for a non-BJP govt headed by veterans like Mr. Moopanar or Mr. Basu. Mr. Kesri has little respect in Tamil Nadu. He visited Jayalalitha more often than any other leader and the worst is that he made it to the infamous Jayalalitha's foster son's marriage. We Tamils have voted for secularism and given a clear mandate. We do not want to face another election as it is going to affect the economy now. Do something. Please save India. As a true follower of Gandhian principles please for heaven's sake stop petty politics. Do reply.