Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization officially endorsed NRI organization

August 29th 2008, Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization officially endorsed NRI organization by Chiranjeevi Panel met Dr. Chiranjeevi at Praja Rajyam Party Office in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
On 18th of August, 2008 a warm welcome was given by Chiranjeevi's panel members to this group of 300 NRIs representing this organization at Shamshabad airport. Later, the group traveled throughout Andhra Pradesh and conducted several events under the name "Pravasa Bheri" until PRAJA RAJYAM party was announced by Dr. Chiranjeevi at Tirupathi on Aug 26th.

After Successful completion of NRI Pravasa Vaardhi Events across the World over past several months and Pravasa Bheri in Andhra Pradesh since Aug 18th, 300 NRIs who joined from various parts of the world with grand paraphernalia, marched to the Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party office for the NRIs meet organized by Dr. Chiranjeevi group. The meet started with a brief introduction of NRIs by the Narasaiah Vadranam, President- Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization. Putting aside his busy schedule Dr. Chiranjeevi Garu spent 45 minutes with all the NRIs and discussed about the contributions and participation of NRIs to their motherland. Speaking on this occasion he said "it was a moment of great pride and was emotional to see all NRIs, who are aiming to see him as a Leader for the betterment of Andhra Pradesh. Referring to the speech given at Party Launch Event at Tirupathi, he said his aim is to eradicate corruption from the Top Level, which will help everyone to have a clean consciousness to lead for a better future."

Speaking on this occasion Mr. Srinivasa Manapragada,-Vice President and Official Spokesman, gave a brief presentation to Dr. Chiranjeevi, explaining the Pravasa Vaaradhi events conducted all over the world and said it's the inspiration and force given by Dr. Chiranjeevi that made the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization to hold such huge events balancing their families and busy work schedules of NRIs and mission was finally accomplished with Dr. Chiranjeevi entry into politics. On behalf of NRIs around the world, Mr. Srinivas promised that Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization will work, help and support Praja Rajyam Party and Dr. Chiranjeevi and see him as our leader to lead the Andhra Pradesh.

Mr. Narasaiah Vadranam, Mr. Raghuveer Bandi, Ms. Rajini Akurati, Mr. Chakri also submitted feedback on "PRAVASA BHERI" event that Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization collected from the people of downtrodden areas of Andhra Pradesh to Dr. Chiranjeevi. The Pravasa Chiranjeevi organization was represented by its members Raghuveer Bandi- General Secretary, Ms. Rajini Akurati- National Women's Coordinator, Mr. Vijay- Coordinator Malaysia ,Mr. Bindu Madhav - Coordinator -UK, Mr. Seshu Babu Yellisetti, Ms. Kranthi Karanam - Detroit ,Ms. Neelima- Texas, Mr. Kiran- Detroit, Mr. Prasad Sametta- Kansas, Ms. Madhavi- New Jersey, Mr. Banu Prakash- Cincinnati, Mr. Chakri Mittapalli - Austin, Mr. Prasad, Mr. Maruti ,Mr. Kalyan Palla North West Regional Vice President, Mr. Shekhar Seera - South West Regional Vice President, Mr. Srinivas Lottala - Midwest Vice President, Mr. Siva Kondapalli, Mr. Krishnamurthy Podipireddi thanked the efforts of Mr. Kumar Koneru and Mr. Anil. Later the members thanked Chiranjeevi for spending his valuable time with this group. The group later left promising Chiranjeevi that they will continue to organize many more such events propagating Praja Rajyam abroad.

Chiranjeevi launches party Praja Rajyam

In true cinematic style, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi launched his party Prajarajyam before a mammoth crowd of his fans and supporters pledging to work for social justice as its main agenda and to root out corruption.

He made the much-awaited announcement in this temple town in filmy style after a long speech and a short dialogue session with the assembled gathering.

Soon after he announced the name a short song and sequence came on the giant screen behind him on the dais which the few lakh audience lapped it up enormously.

The 53-year-old matinee idol and son of a police constable outlined his party's vision in various sectors and also unveiled the party flag -- green and white with the sun in the middle - amidst rapturous applause from the huge gathering.

In his more than hour-long speech, the megastar, however, skirted thorny issues like Telangana statehood demand, naxalism and categorisation of Scheduled Castes, saying a "collective decision" would be taken on these matters after "scientific evaluation".

"On these sensitive issues, I cannot take an immediate decision. We will take inputs from intellectuals and come to a collective decision", Chiranjeevi told the gathering at the sprawling 120-acre Avilala Tank.

Chiranjeevi, a Padma Bhushan awardee, has acted in 148 films. Former President A P J Abdul Kalam had inspired him to take a plunge into politics and vowed to bring about positive change in politics.

Earlier, excited over their matinee idol's political debut, Chiranjeevi's fans went out of control at the site of the public meeting leading police to lathicharge on them.

Thousands of Chiranjeevi fans, who poured in from all over Andhra Pradesh to listen to their star revealing the name and agenda of his party, swamped into the chamber which was alloted for physically challenged people.

Chiranjeevi said his party would work for the empowerment of poor and weaker sections of the society.

Touching upon a string of socio-economic issues, he said Prajarajyam would accord top priority for agricultural development and welfare of farmers, primary health, education, labour welfare, opportunities for youth and women.

The actor, who was the sole speaker at the more than two-hour-long meeting, also promised to come up with a clear-cut policy on regulation of liquor trade.

"Fighting corruption, particularly the political corruption, will be one of our main agenda," Chiranjeevi said.

"Change and Social Justice" appeared to be the mantra of mega star as he unveiled his political vision before the gathering. "Today, we are sounding the bugle for a major battle against the social ills.

There are no leaders in the battle but only servants. I am your servant. We will win this battle. No one can stop us," Chiranjeevi said with a dramatic flourish.

On the raging demand for separate Telangana state, Chiranjeevi appeared to tread a cautious path. Attributing the backwardness in Telangana region to the failure of the successive governments, he said, "if the division becomes inevitable, we will co-operate and assist the process. Let us respect the sentiments of the region which has suffered neglect in all sectors."

Chiranjeevi, who hails from the backward 'Kapu' community, said his party would also work for "additional reservations" for the economically backward among the forward castes.

Invoking Kalam's pet concept of PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas), he said Praja Rajyam would strive for realising the dream of "Gram Swaraj."

Referring to the controversy over Special Economic Zones, he said his party would oppose acquisition of farm lands for SEZs. "While we are for industrialisation, we will not allow fertile lands to be taken over in the name of development. We will also oppose selling away of government lands," Chiranjeevi said.

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All roads seemed to lead to this temple town on Tuesday with thousands of vehicles as well as special trains and bus services ferrying fans from across the state to hear Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi announce the name and policies of his political party.

Chiranjeevi, who arrived in Tirupati in the morning along with his family members, will address an expected crowd of one million at the Avilala tank bed in the evening.

The actor was given a rousing reception by his fans at the Renigunta airport near here. Accompanied by wife Surekha and son, actor Ramcharan Teja, Chiranjeevi drove straight to the Lord Venkateshwara temple on Tirumala Hills to seek divine blessings before formally launching his political career.

The actor, who announced his entry into politics on Aug 17, will declare the name and agenda of his 'pro-poor' party, which may alter the political equations in the southern state ahead of the March 2009 elections.

The temple town is teeming with huge crowds, including a large number of physically challenged and women fans of the actor. Slogans of 'Jai Chiranjeeva' rent the air as the thousands of fans stepped off at the railway station and bus stops. Hotels, lodges, guest houses and function halls have been booked as well.

The railways have operated 18 special trains while state-owned Road Transport Corporation is running 1,500 buses. Thousands of private vehicles are also ferrying Chiranjeevi's fans from different parts of the state. The majority of the people are coming from coastal Andhra as the actor hails from the region.

The town is decked up with huge cutouts of the actor and banners hailing his entry into politics. Hoardings showing the actor in different moods have been erected on every road.

Chiru, as the actor is popularly known, will alone hog the limelight during the massive show of strength planned in true filmi style. He is also expected to be the lone speaker at the three-hour meeting, scheduled to begin at 4 pm.

The organisers, however, are worried about the likelihood of rain with the monsoon active across the state.

The met department has forecast rain at Tirupati and few other places in Rayalseema.

Massive security arrangements have been made for the meeting, termed as one of the biggest political shows in recent years. Over 3,000 policemen are being deployed at the venue besides an equal number of volunteers of Chiru Rashtra Yuvatha (youth wing).

Adding another filmi touch to the mega event, the organisers have hired two helicopters. A chopper will shower flower petals on the venue, while another will record the event, beaming it across 70 huge LCD screens deployed around the area.

Chiru, who turned 53 last Friday, has bid adieu to his three-decade film career and has decided to dedicate his life to serve the poor and the needy. It is in this context that he decided to launch the party on Aug 26, the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa.

Chiru's party is expected to emerge as a major political force in the state. His fans see him as the next chief minister and feel he would emerge as powerful as matinee idol NT Rama Rao, who changed the course of Andhra politics by coming to power within nine months after launching the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982.