State News And Discussion - 3

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[url="http://www.dailypioneer.com/300199/Jagan-takes-on-Sonia;-resigns-from-Cong-LS.html"]Jagan takes on Sonia; resigns from Cong, LS[/url]

The situation seems to be precariously fluid as the Congress has a thin majority with 156 members in 294-member Assembly. While Jagan camp has claimed the support of as many as 36 legislators, the Congress leadership has put the number at 10 to 12.



Even if Congress’ official estimate was correct, it was sufficient to destabilise the Kiran Kumar Reddy-led Government, if Jagan wishes so. Even if 12 legislators walk out with Jagan, it will reduce the State Government to a minority as it will be left with 144 members, four less than the simple majority. Congress has apparently done its home work in advance and is ready to rope in film star Chiranjeevi’s Praja Rajyam Party which has 18 MLAs. But two of them had revolted and their position was still not clear.