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As always, Kapil is all about style. He still has that early writer’s fascination with million-dollar words. His prose is extremely contrived and pretentious. Someone close should probably tell him that prose isn’t all about language and vocabulary. It is also elegance, wit and rigour. Unfortunately, he makes 1 or 2 good points, but throws at the reader syllogisms that are self-absorbed and fatuous. He should focus on writing more intelligently and ineligibly, not these schoolmarmish pieces. Otherwise, he will remain a second-rate writer dealing forever in tropes no acute observer will like.
Mr. kapil Reddy – how much money did you get to write this article in favor of Jagan Reddy . Have balls to accept the truth . Just because you both are reddy caste you can justify a wrong doing of Jagan reddy
Unbelievable!
Can’t understand how an author such as Kapil Komireddi came up with this.
Almost everything written in this is absolute trash.
He should have done some research and spent some time on this matter. Looks like he just wrote whatever that came up in his mind.
Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government is absolutely corrupt to the core. Almost all decisions that were taken during his regime from 2019 – 2024 were mired in corruption and robbing the state of its wealth.
Chandra Babu Naidu may not be perfect but he is as close to perfect as any politician can be. He has done tremendous work for his state.
I strongly advise the author to do some introspection and if he feels that he has done something wrong,, to please come back with another article explaining his severe lapses in comprehending this issue.
Until then, I am not going to read any of his articles or books again.
Unfortunate to see even literates like you fail to accept reality. I will answer all the questions.
1.Yes TTD is rich but not rich like Adani and Ambani. This year TTD budget is Rs 5142 crores out of that it allotted 750 crores for material purchases like ghee, cardamom, Cashew, Equipment, electronics etc.
2.KMF supplied ghee for 4 years in YCP period and 2-3 years in TDP rule. No contractor is removed because contract is awarded based on e tender process whoever wins they will get the contract. FYI KMF IS NOT GIVEN CONTRACT IN 2015 UNDER TDP RULE BUT IT HAS GIVEN TO SOME OTHER DAIRY FOR RS 276 PER KG GHEE.
3.Ghee rate never crossed 400 rupees in TTD contracts. Dairy companies don’t charge MRP price to enterprises, big companies, temples etc. lets suppose heritage ghee owned by CBN supply ghee at 600 per kg to consumer. but here you have to see between company and consumer there will be traders, wholesalers, transportation costs, commissions, packaging costs and other taxes etc. these costs wont be there when heritage supply to temples and other thing is companies give huge discount to temples because it is sense of charity, pride and honor for them.
4. said ghee is not added to laddu this is said by both TTD EO and Nara Lokesh.
4. Many a times ghee is rejected by both YCP and TDP govt in previous terms also because of same reasons 18 and 14 times.
5.Test report don’t say animal fat is added.it only said it may be one of the reason. caution: on July 23 when report came. EO said only vegetable fat is added. NDDB calf report is disclosed not by TTD or AP govt first but by TDP social media account.
6.Nobody writes articles by watching TDP social media, Tv5, Andhra jyothi , Enadu but they see all the sides brother.
7.Listen to opponents and use rationality, logic and data based observations instead of hatred and emotions then you will realize the truth
This is ‘Sakshi’ kind of journalism. This kind of journalism only focuses on elevating Y.S.Jagan, trying to cover his misdeeds with an illogical analysis and above all blind criticism of NCBN. Never expected this type of rubbish article from the Print.
Again left-liberalism is just a cover for casteists of all colors. This author who usually goes around proclaiming his secular credentials is making a rather shameless effort to defend his fellow caste-man J M Reddy.
He is a left wing ideologue. Like all ideologues he is weak in dealing with facts.
Q1. Why was Nandini removed. They are a Govt. run co-operative renowned for their quality. They were already supplying to TTD at no profit basis. Was TTD short of funds? Clear answer in No. So question is why was Nandini removed- clearly for corruption purposes.
Q2. The lowest bidder from some flim-flam dairy promised to supply pure ghee at Rs. 320/kg. The Nandini Chairman, Mr. Naik (who is from the ST community) stated that it is impossible to do so and the only way is if the quality is compromised. He has been proved right. Can the author not recognize the malafide intent? – Answer- being an ideologue he is very weak in recognizing important facts. Only thing that matters is secular/communal and not facts of the case.
Q3. Does the author of this piece even know about the cost of ghee in the open market – Answer – most probably no.
Q4. Can the author of this piece grasp that when you give contracts to dubious contractors who quote impossibly low prices, corruption and adulteration is inbuilt – clearly No. Too difficult a question for an ideologue!!
Q5. The author of this piece makes much of the fact that the ghee tested was from July after Naidu was in power. So what he is implying is that this contractor was supplying high quality ghee before July at the same low price of Rs.320/kg!!! Can anyone be this stupid. — Difficult to answer this question for ideologues who are usually low on common sense.
Q6. If it was only caught in July and the ghee was not used, why did the TTD people perform purification rituals — Answer – these people may not know how to use bombastic English but have elementary common sense. The reached the obvious conclusion that this contractor was supplying similar quality ghee earlier as well, which they had used in rituals and in prasad. Hence, the purification rituals.
So the author with no ability to recognize central facts of the matter, wants to turn this into a communal/secular issue. Worse, he uses bombastic language to lend an air of authority to his views. However, the neglect of central facts makes it easy to see through his bombastic language which cannot hide the hollowness of this pathetic article. Another pathetic ideologue who belongs is the CPM central committee or Politburo!
The author has absolutely no idea about chirstian conversion mafia in Andhra and what the power base of Jagan actually is. I request him to actually to visit and do some ground reporting on Andhra.
This is the one of the worst articles i have found from the print website. Instead of bringing late rajasekhar reddy into the topic, portraying jagan reddy as robin hood, and publishing handpicked answers from shri. syamala rao press release, the article should have focused on to the topic.
Andhra people are one of the largest migrants to Christian country of USA. And Naidu is openly disrespecting and insulting Christianity. Christians should oppose such blatantly fake communal rhetoric that only divides society. Every one can choose and practice their faith freely as per constitution. If temples are funded and run by govts it will have people from other faiths appointed because govt does not belong to one religion. Hindus should shun govt funding and run their own temples through a central Hindu authority maybe the RSS if its such a big concern. There is a big reason even Modi is unwilling to let temples go out of govt control as then they cannot play such communal games then.
The point is that, contracts given to authentic suppliers were cancelled and were given to cronies, who supplied adulterated ghee. Yes the TDP appointee caught it and ensured its non-utility. But whether ghee from that supplier was used earlier is the question? Public have noticed a marked improvement in quality of the prasadam, after TDP regime took over.
Upholding secularism while calling a spade a spade is very important. It is well known that large scale conversion to Christianity with financial incentives was and is being undertaken. And state patronge might have been extended when people in power are also inclined towards the objective. But Hindu leaders opposing it cannot be called communal, when conversion with financial incentives is called secular.
The political commentary of the author unrelated to the prasadam issue clearly exposes his sympathies.
As always, Kapil is all about style. He still has that early writer’s fascination with million-dollar words. His prose is extremely contrived and pretentious. Someone close should probably tell him that prose isn’t all about language and vocabulary. It is also elegance, wit and rigour. Unfortunately, he makes 1 or 2 good points, but throws at the reader syllogisms that are self-absorbed and fatuous. He should focus on writing more intelligently and ineligibly, not these schoolmarmish pieces. Otherwise, he will remain a second-rate writer dealing forever in tropes no acute observer will like.
Mr. kapil Reddy – how much money did you get to write this article in favor of Jagan Reddy . Have balls to accept the truth . Just because you both are reddy caste you can justify a wrong doing of Jagan reddy
Illiterate journalist
Unbelievable!
Can’t understand how an author such as Kapil Komireddi came up with this.
Almost everything written in this is absolute trash.
He should have done some research and spent some time on this matter. Looks like he just wrote whatever that came up in his mind.
Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government is absolutely corrupt to the core. Almost all decisions that were taken during his regime from 2019 – 2024 were mired in corruption and robbing the state of its wealth.
Chandra Babu Naidu may not be perfect but he is as close to perfect as any politician can be. He has done tremendous work for his state.
I strongly advise the author to do some introspection and if he feels that he has done something wrong,, to please come back with another article explaining his severe lapses in comprehending this issue.
Until then, I am not going to read any of his articles or books again.
Those indulging in hate mongering have a home called The Print.
Unfortunate to see even literates like you fail to accept reality. I will answer all the questions.
1.Yes TTD is rich but not rich like Adani and Ambani. This year TTD budget is Rs 5142 crores out of that it allotted 750 crores for material purchases like ghee, cardamom, Cashew, Equipment, electronics etc.
2.KMF supplied ghee for 4 years in YCP period and 2-3 years in TDP rule. No contractor is removed because contract is awarded based on e tender process whoever wins they will get the contract. FYI KMF IS NOT GIVEN CONTRACT IN 2015 UNDER TDP RULE BUT IT HAS GIVEN TO SOME OTHER DAIRY FOR RS 276 PER KG GHEE.
3.Ghee rate never crossed 400 rupees in TTD contracts. Dairy companies don’t charge MRP price to enterprises, big companies, temples etc. lets suppose heritage ghee owned by CBN supply ghee at 600 per kg to consumer. but here you have to see between company and consumer there will be traders, wholesalers, transportation costs, commissions, packaging costs and other taxes etc. these costs wont be there when heritage supply to temples and other thing is companies give huge discount to temples because it is sense of charity, pride and honor for them.
4. said ghee is not added to laddu this is said by both TTD EO and Nara Lokesh.
4. Many a times ghee is rejected by both YCP and TDP govt in previous terms also because of same reasons 18 and 14 times.
5.Test report don’t say animal fat is added.it only said it may be one of the reason. caution: on July 23 when report came. EO said only vegetable fat is added. NDDB calf report is disclosed not by TTD or AP govt first but by TDP social media account.
6.Nobody writes articles by watching TDP social media, Tv5, Andhra jyothi , Enadu but they see all the sides brother.
7.Listen to opponents and use rationality, logic and data based observations instead of hatred and emotions then you will realize the truth
This is ‘Sakshi’ kind of journalism. This kind of journalism only focuses on elevating Y.S.Jagan, trying to cover his misdeeds with an illogical analysis and above all blind criticism of NCBN. Never expected this type of rubbish article from the Print.
Lack evidence? Really
Again left-liberalism is just a cover for casteists of all colors. This author who usually goes around proclaiming his secular credentials is making a rather shameless effort to defend his fellow caste-man J M Reddy.
He is a left wing ideologue. Like all ideologues he is weak in dealing with facts.
Q1. Why was Nandini removed. They are a Govt. run co-operative renowned for their quality. They were already supplying to TTD at no profit basis. Was TTD short of funds? Clear answer in No. So question is why was Nandini removed- clearly for corruption purposes.
Q2. The lowest bidder from some flim-flam dairy promised to supply pure ghee at Rs. 320/kg. The Nandini Chairman, Mr. Naik (who is from the ST community) stated that it is impossible to do so and the only way is if the quality is compromised. He has been proved right. Can the author not recognize the malafide intent? – Answer- being an ideologue he is very weak in recognizing important facts. Only thing that matters is secular/communal and not facts of the case.
Q3. Does the author of this piece even know about the cost of ghee in the open market – Answer – most probably no.
Q4. Can the author of this piece grasp that when you give contracts to dubious contractors who quote impossibly low prices, corruption and adulteration is inbuilt – clearly No. Too difficult a question for an ideologue!!
Q5. The author of this piece makes much of the fact that the ghee tested was from July after Naidu was in power. So what he is implying is that this contractor was supplying high quality ghee before July at the same low price of Rs.320/kg!!! Can anyone be this stupid. — Difficult to answer this question for ideologues who are usually low on common sense.
Q6. If it was only caught in July and the ghee was not used, why did the TTD people perform purification rituals — Answer – these people may not know how to use bombastic English but have elementary common sense. The reached the obvious conclusion that this contractor was supplying similar quality ghee earlier as well, which they had used in rituals and in prasad. Hence, the purification rituals.
So the author with no ability to recognize central facts of the matter, wants to turn this into a communal/secular issue. Worse, he uses bombastic language to lend an air of authority to his views. However, the neglect of central facts makes it easy to see through his bombastic language which cannot hide the hollowness of this pathetic article. Another pathetic ideologue who belongs is the CPM central committee or Politburo!
The author has absolutely no idea about chirstian conversion mafia in Andhra and what the power base of Jagan actually is. I request him to actually to visit and do some ground reporting on Andhra.
This is the one of the worst articles i have found from the print website. Instead of bringing late rajasekhar reddy into the topic, portraying jagan reddy as robin hood, and publishing handpicked answers from shri. syamala rao press release, the article should have focused on to the topic.
Andhra people are one of the largest migrants to Christian country of USA. And Naidu is openly disrespecting and insulting Christianity. Christians should oppose such blatantly fake communal rhetoric that only divides society. Every one can choose and practice their faith freely as per constitution. If temples are funded and run by govts it will have people from other faiths appointed because govt does not belong to one religion. Hindus should shun govt funding and run their own temples through a central Hindu authority maybe the RSS if its such a big concern. There is a big reason even Modi is unwilling to let temples go out of govt control as then they cannot play such communal games then.
This is an idiotic piece. The writer seems to be a left liberal. Its an article with only verbose words. and no substance.
Fake Analysis in the article
The point is that, contracts given to authentic suppliers were cancelled and were given to cronies, who supplied adulterated ghee. Yes the TDP appointee caught it and ensured its non-utility. But whether ghee from that supplier was used earlier is the question? Public have noticed a marked improvement in quality of the prasadam, after TDP regime took over.
Upholding secularism while calling a spade a spade is very important. It is well known that large scale conversion to Christianity with financial incentives was and is being undertaken. And state patronge might have been extended when people in power are also inclined towards the objective. But Hindu leaders opposing it cannot be called communal, when conversion with financial incentives is called secular.
The political commentary of the author unrelated to the prasadam issue clearly exposes his sympathies.
So much for unbiased journalism.