In his book 'The Coalition Years', Former President Pranab Mukherjee mentioned about the conversation TRS Supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao had with him while joining the coalition government of UPA-1 in 2004.
AICC Chairperson Sonia Gandhi assigned the task of speaking to coalition partners about the Cabinet Berths to Pranab Mukherjee. That's when KCR informed Pranab Mukherjee that achieving Telangana Statehood was his ambition & portfolio isn't important to him at all. 'I will accept whatever portfolio you offer. For God's sake, Please consider separate Telangana,' he told to Pranab.
TRS Leaders & Activists have been sharing this news on social media to proudly claim how committed KCR has been to achieve Telangana Statehood. Peddapalli MP Balka Suman heaped praises on his party chief for being so sincere.
Pranab Mukherjee even mentioned about the conversation Sonia Gandhi had with him on June 2nd in 2012 ahead of announcing UPA Presidential nominee. Sonia told to Pranab - 'There is no better Leader than you to be President of India. But, We can't ignore the crucial role you have been playing in UPA Government. So, Can you suggest any other name for President's post?'. Pranab ended the conversation saying he will abide by the party's decision whatever it might be. In his book, Pranab confessed having assumed Sonia might make Manmohan Singh as President and elevate him as PM. However, Sonia decided to send Pranab to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. While announcing the decision, Sonia told Pranab that UPA willn't only miss his expertise but also the fire in him while having a smile on her face.
AICC Chairperson Sonia Gandhi assigned the task of speaking to coalition partners about the Cabinet Berths to Pranab Mukherjee. That's when KCR informed Pranab Mukherjee that achieving Telangana Statehood was his ambition & portfolio isn't important to him at all. 'I will accept whatever portfolio you offer. For God's sake, Please consider separate Telangana,' he told to Pranab.
TRS Leaders & Activists have been sharing this news on social media to proudly claim how committed KCR has been to achieve Telangana Statehood. Peddapalli MP Balka Suman heaped praises on his party chief for being so sincere.
Pranab Mukherjee even mentioned about the conversation Sonia Gandhi had with him on June 2nd in 2012 ahead of announcing UPA Presidential nominee. Sonia told to Pranab - 'There is no better Leader than you to be President of India. But, We can't ignore the crucial role you have been playing in UPA Government. So, Can you suggest any other name for President's post?'. Pranab ended the conversation saying he will abide by the party's decision whatever it might be. In his book, Pranab confessed having assumed Sonia might make Manmohan Singh as President and elevate him as PM. However, Sonia decided to send Pranab to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. While announcing the decision, Sonia told Pranab that UPA willn't only miss his expertise but also the fire in him while having a smile on her face.