The bifurcation process of AP is being compared to a cricket match from both sides of the divide. While Kiran says the match is not over till the last ball is played, Telangana ministers say the match is already over! Now according to cricket terminology, there are three last balls to be bowled according to Seemandhra leaders and AP CM Kiran. They are President Pranab Mukherjee, the Supreme Court and the BJP which are the key for stalling Telangana formation. President Pranab can temporarily halt the division due to perceived procedural lapses in the Centre's decision. Secondly Supreme Court, though it has declined to intervene now is expected to issue a possible ‘stay’ at an appropriate time. Finally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being approached by politicians cutting across party lines form Seemandhra region with an appeal to block the bill in Parliament given their hopes over BJP’s change in tone and tenor over the state division issue though on the record it still favors Telangana statehood!
