When YSR died in an aerial mishap, every body condoled the death and paid tributes. But not surprisingly, it provided another occasion to expose the dual face of Maoist ‘intellectuals’. It all started when N. Venugopal, nephew of Virasam (frontal organization of Maoists) leader Varavararao, who is an important leader after his uncle, narrated his close association with the late Chief minister in a graphic way.
Venugopal who is also a journalist stated that YSR has shown him the other face of a factional politician. He recalled how warmly YSR took his case when he was arrested. The Maoist writer who is utterly opposed to “parliamentary politics” also confessed that his organization did the electoral survey for YSR before the last election. Suffice it to mention in conclusion, Venugopal fondly recalled the ‘Karasparsa’ (hand shake) of YSR. Even s the article shook some people Ranganayakamma, noted writer, came down on the duplicity of his credentials. Pani representing Virasam distanced from the article and announced his suspension. Later Venugopal apologized in the same paper in a round about the manner and Ranganayakamma once again attacked this so-called apology. One more senior journalist associated with Virasam also clarified his tributes to YSR that led to confusion. One organiser of an NGO did the same and published an explanation.
To cap it all, Vangapandu Prasadrao, balladeer known like Gaddar, retuned his famous song on Srikalulam struggle in praise of YSR. Again it led to serious criticism, but he struck to his position. Several readers through letters to the newspaper lament the fall of revolutionary phrasemongers but it is no surprise given their track record. The recent example is being Lalgarh. One more interesting point is, Vanaja, a close companion of Venugopal received an award for her story on Jnatana Sarkar in Dankaranya, from the hands none other than prime minister Manmohan Singh who incidentally declared Maoist extremism as the main danger facing the nation. Though it happened some time ago, the line up is there for everybody to see. Isn’t it?
Venugopal who is also a journalist stated that YSR has shown him the other face of a factional politician. He recalled how warmly YSR took his case when he was arrested. The Maoist writer who is utterly opposed to “parliamentary politics” also confessed that his organization did the electoral survey for YSR before the last election. Suffice it to mention in conclusion, Venugopal fondly recalled the ‘Karasparsa’ (hand shake) of YSR. Even s the article shook some people Ranganayakamma, noted writer, came down on the duplicity of his credentials. Pani representing Virasam distanced from the article and announced his suspension. Later Venugopal apologized in the same paper in a round about the manner and Ranganayakamma once again attacked this so-called apology. One more senior journalist associated with Virasam also clarified his tributes to YSR that led to confusion. One organiser of an NGO did the same and published an explanation.
To cap it all, Vangapandu Prasadrao, balladeer known like Gaddar, retuned his famous song on Srikalulam struggle in praise of YSR. Again it led to serious criticism, but he struck to his position. Several readers through letters to the newspaper lament the fall of revolutionary phrasemongers but it is no surprise given their track record. The recent example is being Lalgarh. One more interesting point is, Vanaja, a close companion of Venugopal received an award for her story on Jnatana Sarkar in Dankaranya, from the hands none other than prime minister Manmohan Singh who incidentally declared Maoist extremism as the main danger facing the nation. Though it happened some time ago, the line up is there for everybody to see. Isn’t it?
