The succession war in Andhra Pradesh is turning uglier by the day. It is rather unfortunate that Dr. Rajsekhar Reddy's death has undone what he himself manfully strived to achieve i.e. unity, in a party torn with factionism and coterie culture. The growing clamour for the CLP meet by legislators and party workers alike notwithstanding, the continued reluctance by the party high command and PCC to convene the same are nothing but attempts by the powers to be to save face by not facing the eventuality. In this backdrop one cannot blame Mr. Rosaiah for clinging on to the desire to continue as the Chief Minister for he, at the moment appears to be the most efficient and capable person to occupy the high chair. Fate has presented him on a platter his 15 seconds to fame and it is but natural that in his heydays as politician he wants to go out in glory. But the question is, can or how long can he survive not being the democratic choice within his own party ? What good it will do to the party in the longer run to have a leader who does not enjoy the support and confidence of his fellow party men ? Will it not be detrimental to the future prospects of the party to have split loyalties within its ranks ?
Mr. Rosaiah has been an able minister and statesman thus far and if he has to become the CM it has to be with the support of all sections of the party and not because people sitting in the corridors of power at Delhi wished so. It is a matter concerning the people of Andhra Pradesh and it must be ensured that popular choice is taken care of.
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