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n 1982, Rajiv Gandhi lost his cool - and Andhra Pradesh - on the tarmac of the Begumpet airport at Hyderabad. This was when Rajiv Gandhi was a Congress general secretary and was irked by the boisterous welcome that the then Andhra Pradesh chief minister T Anjaiah had arranged for him. A dressing down followed, and the public ticking-off was seen as an insult to Telugu ematmagauravam/em (self-pride). Filmstar-turned-politician NT Rama Rao rode to power on that sentiment the following year. Is Vayalar Ravi doing a Rajiv Gandhi thirty years on? This week, the Union Minister who also handles the Congress' affairs on Andhra Pradesh on a freelance basis, behaved like an arrogant class teacher while responding to reports of complaints from various quarters about Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy. Ravi admitted to receiving such complaints and, worse, announced that Kiran would be summoned to Delhi and asked for an explanation. Clearly, Congressmen forget history easily and are, therefore, condemned to repeat it. Even though most Congressmen have their knives out for Kiran, Ravi's brusque manner of treating the Chief Minister of a State, as if he is some domestic errand, has gone down very badly. In private conversations, they call it the high-handed approach that typifies Delhi emdurbar/em politics and Congressmen are surprised that Ravi, who has cut his teeth in Kerala politics, should talk such language. [caption id=attachment_540539 align=alignleft width=380 n 1982, Rajiv Gandhi lost his cool
Indian fishermen row their boat in the Arabian sea by the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link in Mumbai, India, Friday, Nov 16, 2012. Indian fishermen row their boat in
Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev (R) chats with Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi prior to the first round of talks at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, on November 18, 1988. Gorbachev is on a three-day official visit in India. Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev (
French president François Mitterrand (L), Indian Premier Rajiv Gandhi (C) and Senegalese president Abdou Diouf (R) pose after the G7 bilateral talks, on july 13, 1989 at the Elysee palace in Paris. French president François Mitterra
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh (L), wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt (C) and Shooter Vijay Kumar (R) pose after receiving their awards from Indian President Pranab Mukherjee at a function at The Presidential Palace in New Delhi on August 29, 2012. Indian President presented 46 sports awards to distinguished Indian sportspersons, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2011, Dronacharya awards, Arjun Awards, Dhyan Chand awards, Tenzing Neorgay national adventure awards and Rashtriya Khel Protsahana Awards. Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh (L),
Indian Atheletics coach Virender Punia (R) receives the Dronacharya Award 2012 from Indian President Pranab Mukherjee at a function at The Presidential Palace in New Delhi on August 29, 2012. Indian President presented 46 sports awards to distinguished Indian sportspersons, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2011, Dronacharya awards, Arjun Awards, Dhyan Chand awards, Tenzing Neorgay national adventure awards and Rashtriya Khel Protsahana Awards. Indian Atheletics coach Virender Pu
Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag (L), Suresh Raina (2nd L), Mahendra Singh dhoni (2nd R) and Virat Kohli (R) celebrate their team's win on the fourth day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. India won the first Test by an innings and 115 runs. Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag (
Indian cricketers congratulate Ravichandran Ashwin (C) during the fourth day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. India won the first Test by an innings and 115 runs. Indian cricketers congratulate Ravi
Indian cricket team captain and wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2L) with teammates Suresh Raina (L) and Virat Kohli (R) sucessfully appeal for a leg before wicket decision against New Zealand cricketer Chris Martin (2nd R) during the fourth day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. India won the first Test by an innings and 115 runs. Indian cricket team captain and wic
Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag (C) celebrates after successfully catching out New Zealand cricketer James Franklin during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag (C
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2L) celebrate with Ravi Chander Ashwin (R) for taking the wicket of New Zealand criketer Daniel Flynn (L) during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. Indian cricket captain Mahendra Sin
New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor (R) looks at the stumps after he was bowled by unseen Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. New Zealand cricket captain Ross Ta
Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara (C) holds his leg after being hit by a shot from New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson (L) during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara
Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara (C) falls to the ground after being hit by the ball during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara
New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum (R) plays a shot as Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni looks on during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCul
New Zealand captain Ross Taylor (C) looks skyward prior to start of the fourth day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. New Zealand captain Ross Taylor (C)
New Zealand cricket team coach Duncun Fletcher (L) and New Zealand captain Ross Taylor (3R) check the pitch prior to start of the fourth day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. New Zealand cricket team coach Dunc
Indian groundsmen place covers on the pitch as rain delays play on the fourth day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 26, 2012. Indian groundsmen place covers on t
Two men take shelter under an umbrella while crossing over ground covers as it rains at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium during the third day the first test cricket match between New Zealand and India in Hyderabad, August 25, 2012. Play was suspended for the rest of the day due to heavy rain. Two men take shelter under an umbre
Indian cricketers Mahender Singh Dhoni (2nd L) eats a banana at break with teammates during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. Indian cricketers Mahender Singh Dh
A groundsman gestures to others as ground covers are brought out onto the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium during the third day the first test cricket match between New Zealand and India in Hyderabad August 25, 2012. Play was suspended for the rest of the day due to heavy rain. A groundsman gestures to others as
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (R) leave the ground as rain stops play during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar a
Umpire Steve Davis (C) checks the ambient light meter while groundsmen spread tarps as rain stops play during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. Umpire Steve Davis (C) checks the a
A young spectator seeks shelter from the elements as rain stops play during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. A young spectator seeks shelter fro
New Zealand cricketer Christ Martin (L) is bowled by unseen Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. New Zealand cricketer Christ Martin
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is applauded by teammates as he walks back after the completion of New Zealand's first innings during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwi
India cricketers watch the screen replaying the dismissal of New Zealand cricketer Kruger van Wyk during the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. India cricketers watch the screen r
Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gestures as the third day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand is delayed due to rain at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 25, 2012. Indian cricket team captain Mahendr
India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C) with teammates Chesteshwar Pujara (L) and Virat Kohli (R) leave the ground at the end of the second day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on August 24, 2012. India cricket captain Mahendra Sing
New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor walks off the pitch after being dismissed during the second day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 24, 2012. New Zealand cricket captain Ross Ta