AP's next CM

The most prevalent question of the hour is – Who would be the next CM of Andhra Pradesh?

The people or at least the audible majority of them pronounce the name – Jagan: Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. But let’s also glance at the other available options. I would not probe deep into the strengths and weakness of each of them either as individuals or with respect to the state. But I’d rather put forward my opinion on who should be the next CM for Andhra Pradesh and why?

But first who else could be an option? –

Rosiah: This dynamic 80 odd years young man needs no introduction. He served the state as an able state finance minister. He has been the voice of the congress government in all major issues. The cons with this gentleman would be that he is not a man of the mob (logically though that is not the need of the hour emotionally it is). Questions rise on his ability of displaying shrewdness as a leader of Congress and holding up the stick in the right manner to have the sheep flock together.

Purandeshwari: A learned lady, she is one orator with the right sense. Undoubtedly, she would find place in the rather small intellectual bunch of politicians of the day. She has her own set of admirers however might not be accepted by and large by every one among the party itself.

Jaipal Reddy and Diwakar Reddy: strong men and political power houses - yet shadowed by the hero YSR are also in the race.

I’d caste my vote for Rosiah. In my opinion, the ideal move to strategically benefit the state, the congress party, Jagan as an individual would be to let Rosiah be the chief minister and pave way for Jagan into the cabinet as a home minister or the Deputy Chief Minister. I have no questions on the ability of Y Samuel Jagan Mohan Reddy. However, with Rosiah in lead taking charge of responsibilities, Jagan in the cabinet would have an opportunity to get complete understanding of the prevailing socio economic situations of the state, the Secretariat, the state public administration, the leaders in the ruling and opposition parties, his very own party men and much more. This would churn out the public administrator within Jagan better. Jagan has showcased his leadership skills while exposing his business acumen where in he proved to be an able entrepreneur, a leader in the making. All what is expected now is to give him that final polish in terms of preparing him to take the bigger task in future with complete preparedness on a bigger socio-political dias.

This I feel would have been the methodology applied by YSR as a father too. A similar strategy is being implemented for Rahul. The mantle has been handed over to Singh saab while the prince is being groomed and acquainted well enough with the people, economy, cultures, politics and most importantly administration.

Not sure how correct I am. But I appeal to people to set aside emotions and stress on reasons. At the end of the day this is just my opinion - an opinion of a citizen of Andhra Pradesh who desires to be lead by able leaders now and in future too.