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Cong reacts cautiously to Maya's UP split decision
Clean Media Correspondent
New Delhi, Nov 15 (CMC): Congress on Tuesday reacted cautiously to Mayawati's decision to split Uttar Pradesh into four states saying it did not take decisions having long-term impact just for the sake of temporary electoral gains.
"Congress does not take decisions having long-term impact with an eye on one particular election or any temporary advantage," AICC General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi told reporters here when asked about Mayawati's decision to bring a resolution in the coming Assembly session for creation of four new states out of Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati today informed reporters in Lucknow that the state cabinet has approved a resolution for creation of Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Awadh Pradesh and Paschim Pradesh which would be tabled in the Vidhan Sabha session beginning on November 21 there.
Noting that Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in the country having a sound history and culture, Dwivedi said, "Any decision regarding it (state) should be taken after thorough consideration and contemplation taking into account all aspects."
The AICC General Secretary, who himself hails from Uttar Pradesh, said Congress takes any decision keeping in mind the entire nation.
At the AICC briefing, Congress Spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary said there is no hurry and anxiety in the party to react on the issue and it needs to be seen first what exactly has been proposed.
To a question whether the party will support Mayawati government's decision to create new states from Uttar Pradesh, Chaudhary merely said, "We will cross the bridge when it comes."
Asked whether the move will damage Congress politically, she said, "There is nothing bigger than national interest. We will look at profit and loss later on."
Asked whether the decision in UP could have a bearing on Telangana too, Chaudhary said, "It is not the case of one size fitting all. They have different propositions in different states. We need to look at each of these individually."
She also advocated being on guard against "the people who want to use it politically", when pressed further to speak on the possible reasons for Mayawati's decision.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior leader, said the party's answer on the issue of creating a new state out of Uttar Pradesh is neither a 'yes' or a 'no'.
Noting that the party has to take care of the regional aspirations of the people too, he advocated waiting for the situation to unfold.
Another senior leader pointed out that Congress in its manifesto for 2004 Lok Sabha elections, had said in view of the Telangana controversy that there is a need for a commission to address such demands emanating from various states.
However, the leader added that this was not made part of the party manifesto of 2009 Lok Sabha elections as allies were not in favour of such a commission, fearing that it would open a Pandora's box.
Senior leaders in the Party viewed the move by UP Chief Minister as an attempt to increase her political stature as a national leader, saying she perhaps believes that BSP can come to power in all four newly carved states and that eventuality could position her as a bigger national leader.
"But the move is ill conceived," said a senior party leader.
Cong reacts cautiously to Maya's UP split decision
Clean Media Correspondent
New Delhi, Nov 15 (CMC): Congress on Tuesday reacted cautiously to Mayawati's decision to split Uttar Pradesh into four states saying it did not take decisions having long-term impact just for the sake of temporary electoral gains.
"Congress does not take decisions having long-term impact with an eye on one particular election or any temporary advantage," AICC General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi told reporters here when asked about Mayawati's decision to bring a resolution in the coming Assembly session for creation of four new states out of Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati today informed reporters in Lucknow that the state cabinet has approved a resolution for creation of Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Awadh Pradesh and Paschim Pradesh which would be tabled in the Vidhan Sabha session beginning on November 21 there.
Noting that Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in the country having a sound history and culture, Dwivedi said, "Any decision regarding it (state) should be taken after thorough consideration and contemplation taking into account all aspects."
The AICC General Secretary, who himself hails from Uttar Pradesh, said Congress takes any decision keeping in mind the entire nation.
At the AICC briefing, Congress Spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary said there is no hurry and anxiety in the party to react on the issue and it needs to be seen first what exactly has been proposed.
To a question whether the party will support Mayawati government's decision to create new states from Uttar Pradesh, Chaudhary merely said, "We will cross the bridge when it comes."
Asked whether the move will damage Congress politically, she said, "There is nothing bigger than national interest. We will look at profit and loss later on."
Asked whether the decision in UP could have a bearing on Telangana too, Chaudhary said, "It is not the case of one size fitting all. They have different propositions in different states. We need to look at each of these individually."
She also advocated being on guard against "the people who want to use it politically", when pressed further to speak on the possible reasons for Mayawati's decision.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior leader, said the party's answer on the issue of creating a new state out of Uttar Pradesh is neither a 'yes' or a 'no'.
Noting that the party has to take care of the regional aspirations of the people too, he advocated waiting for the situation to unfold.
Another senior leader pointed out that Congress in its manifesto for 2004 Lok Sabha elections, had said in view of the Telangana controversy that there is a need for a commission to address such demands emanating from various states.
However, the leader added that this was not made part of the party manifesto of 2009 Lok Sabha elections as allies were not in favour of such a commission, fearing that it would open a Pandora's box.
Senior leaders in the Party viewed the move by UP Chief Minister as an attempt to increase her political stature as a national leader, saying she perhaps believes that BSP can come to power in all four newly carved states and that eventuality could position her as a bigger national leader.
"But the move is ill conceived," said a senior party leader.
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