Monday, July 04, 2011

Chidambaram's apathy

Yesterday's press conference of Mr.Chidambaram. My reply in bold text.
Q: Congress MLAs and MPs from Telangana tendered their resignations. Do you feel that the situation is really out of control now?

A: I dont think there's anything that's gone out of control. The MPs and MLAs have forewarned us that they are obliged to tender their resignations on the fourth of July. This has not come as a surprise for us. Meanwhile the party's general secretary in-charge is talking to the Telangana MLAs and MPs... the MPs are here and the MLAs are in Hyderabad. We're in touch with them. I don't think we need to get alarmed about this development. They have given expression to a view that they hold very strongly... but I think we'll be able to persuade them to be patient and to allow the consultation process to continue.

Me: When was the situation under control, to now go out of control? So the'out of control' situation is not gone out of control.  If you look at it, the statement also is an indication that the Congress High Command bothers least for Telangana leaders leave alone Telangana people. 'Chiddu' says that they were forewarned by the T-leaders and they were obliged to express their views. But they cared a damn for it and sent Mr. Azad to prepare them for the ensuing Council - a reinvention of TRC of 1956.

Q: Mr. Chidambaram, the congress MLAs and MPs are quoting your 9th December statement and asking why the government is going back on its own word? That's why they are giving the resignations.

A: For the last time, let me say the 9th December is not an individual's statement. It was a statement made on behalf of a Governement. But, on 23rd Decemeber it had issued another statement telling why it had to put the 9th December statement on hold and start a process of consultation. So, whenever you refer to the 9th December statement kindly also refer to the Dec 23 statement.

Me: You made equal a fifteen day anti-Telangana agitation to a 60 year old Telangana Statehood movement. All familiar story for us Mr. Home Minister. Andhras always weigh more in your justice balance than us, Mr. Advocate.

Q: You said your party in-charge is in a dialogue with resigned representatives. Representatives from TDP also resigned. How do you deal with them? You promised of another all-party meeting six months ago. How long will it take to conduct that meeting?

A: Well, I can not comment on the resignation of an MLA belonging to TDP party. I don't think any MLA should resign. But that's for the leader of the TDP to deal with that. Yes. We'll hold an all-party meeting. At least two parties which are not yet ready with their final views. Once I get the indication that they are ready to give their final view, immediately the meeting will be called.

Me: I think you were addressing the press as the Home Minister of the country and not as a Congress spokesperson. The TDP leader doesn't need any advice from you as how to control their MLAs. He is more than a match for you Mr. Minister. It was a crisis created by the Central government and the T-TDP MLAs have resigned because you did a volte face with your decision on 23rd December. And you owe an explanation.

Q: WHat is the Central government's view on the Telangana issue. You have received Srikrishna Committee report. What's your action on that?

A: The central government's view will be made known after the consultation process is over.WE have to bring everybody on board. There are strong views of a large number of people. We're trying to work out a consensus. If I had the central government's view today, I'd have told that before. right? The central government is yet to take a final decision.

Me: Strong views of who Mr. Minister? Consensus on what? Consensus only on creation of seperate State? Should it be ok if there was no consensus for the Andhra Pradesh to continue?

Q: Then, how do you assuage the feelings of Telangana representatives?

A: By talking to them.

Me: 'Tall talk' really!

Q: But you have been talking to them for a long time, and that's why they resorted to these resignations.

A: we'll continue to talk to them until a consensus emerges.

Me: No time is too long for you 'Kumbhakarnas'.

Q: (in Hindi) Mr. Home Minister, in the name of consultations you can not take very long time. There should be a deadline to it. More than a year has passed. They say they can not wait for more time.

A: I understand, I understatnd their impatience. But these are complex issues. We'll try to expedite the consultation process. We'll try to take a final call. But these are extremely sensitive and complex issues. Therefore one has to have this understanding and patience, especially the media.

Me: We understood that you didn't understand the question Mr.Chidambaram.

Q: But, your party is famous for resolving complex issues.

A: (Kapil Sibal) We accept that compliment.

(Chidambaram) That's why they vote us back to power.

Me: Oh, you understood it that way, Mr. Sibal? You see a compliment in this?

Q: But Telangana people are suffering..

A: We'll talk to them... repeats

Me: You talk more on talking rather than actually 'talking', Mr. Chidambaram!

Q: There are 80 companies of forces and majority of them in Telangana. So there's a feeling that the centre is not going to implement its promise. And that's why all these MLAs and MPs are resinging.
 A: That's your conclusion. As I said the Governement has not yet taken a view.

Me: If only we knew your conclusion could we put a lid on our thoughts, Your Highness!

Q: Are you pulling these MLAs and MPs not to precipitate a crisis?

A: Yes, the general secretary in-charge and other leaders are talking to these MPs, MLAs and MLCs and let's wait for the outcome.

Me: Was that pulling or bullying, Mr. Minister?

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