Jagan gave Andhra as 'blank cheque' to Adani, turning it into Adani Pradesh: YS Sharmila
1 month ago

Jagan gave Andhra as 'blank cheque' to Adani, turning it into Adani Pradesh: YS Sharmila

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila on Friday accused her brother and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of giving the state as a "blank cheque" to the Adani Group and allegedly turning it into "Adani Pradesh". Sharmila's comments come in the wake of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani being charged by the US Department of Justice over his role in a years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable solar power contracts, an allegation refuted by the Indian conglomerate. "Jagan gave Andhra Pradesh state as a blank cheque to Adani and turned it into Adani Pradesh. Observing that Adani is selling a unit for power at Rs 1.99 in Gujarat, she highlighted that the same service was raised to Rs 2.49 in Andhra Pradesh, adding that a 25-year deal with the conglomerate has burdened Andhra Pradesh people by Rs 1 lakh crore.

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Cancel pact with SECI, CPI secretary writes to CM Chandrababu Naidu
1 week, 1 day ago

Cancel pact with SECI, CPI secretary writes to CM Chandrababu Naidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna on Saturday wrote a letter to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, urging him to find ways to cancel the agreement for 7000 MW with Solar Energy Corporation of India. In the letter, he stated that when it was crystal clear from the reports of intelligence agencies in the USA that Adani Group bribed former …

APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy demands probe into Adani deal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy demands probe into Adani deal

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy on Wednesday complained to Governor S Abdul Nazeer against former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Adani Group, and sought an in-depth probe into the bribery allegations pertaining to the Power Purchase Agreement. Later speaking to mediapersons, the APCC chief said the deal with Adani Group would hurt the State for the next …

Jagan Reddy defends SECI power deal, threatens legal action on media allegations
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jagan Reddy defends SECI power deal, threatens legal action on media allegations

India Today  

YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy strongly defended the power sale agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India and dismissed the recent media allegations against him. While speaking in Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh, on Thursday, he stated that the deal, which involves the purchase of power at Rs 2.49 per unit, was between the …

APCC chief YS Sharmila demands Andhra Pradesh governor order probe into Rs 1750 crore Adani-Jagan bribery case
3 weeks, 5 days ago

APCC chief YS Sharmila demands Andhra Pradesh governor order probe into Rs 1750 crore Adani-Jagan bribery case

India Today  

YS Sharmila wrote to Andhra Pradesh Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer to order an investigation into the kickbacks worth Rs 1750 crore received in the power purchase agreements between the state government and the Adani Group. The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president, in the letter to the governor dated November 27, wrote: “The Adani bribe case was not only detrimental to …

Congress demands Andhra Pradesh government cancel Adani deal signed under YSRCP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Congress demands Andhra Pradesh government cancel Adani deal signed under YSRCP

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee urged the immediate cancellation of a power purchase agreement signed with Adani Green Energy in 2021 during the YSRCP government led by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The deal, according to APCC president YS Sharmila, imposes an estimated financial burden of Rs 1.5 lakh crore on the people of Andhra Pradesh over the …

Adani bribery case: Andhra minister says checking if power deals can be scrapped
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Adani bribery case: Andhra minister says checking if power deals can be scrapped

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh is reviewing government files to explore the possibility of scrapping a power supply contract linked to the Adani Group, Reuters reported. The development comes in the wake of a New York court indicting Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani and seven others for promising USD 265 million in bribes to states, including Andhra Pradesh, to obtain contracts. Finance Minister …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy refuses to accept Adani's Rs 100 cr donation: 'It would dent image'
4 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy refuses to accept Adani's Rs 100 cr donation: 'It would dent image'

India TV News  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday took a U-turn on the Rs 100 crore donation announced by Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to a university being set up in the state. 'It would dent the image of the state government' The chief minister, while addressing a press conference, said the decision was taken since Adani's announcement gave rise …

Jagan Reddy embroiled in Adani bribery case: Timeline of meetings, power purchase
1 month ago

Jagan Reddy embroiled in Adani bribery case: Timeline of meetings, power purchase

India Today  

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that Gautam Adani personally met with the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, in August 2021, and discussed the matter of the power supply agreement and the `incentives” needed to make the state government enter into a deal for purchase of 7,000 MW of power. KEY ALLEGATIONS AND …

Adani case fallout: CM Naidu promises action
1 month ago

Adani case fallout: CM Naidu promises action

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh promised on Friday to look into and “act” on charges that the Adani Group and its top executives paid massive bribes in the state for solar power contracts, while the Congress vowed to press for action in Parliament and global banks began reviewing fresh credit to the conglomerate, as fallout intensified from the US indictment of Gautam Adani …

‘Will study US indictment report, act on it’: CM Chandrababu Naidu on bribery charges against Adani, Jagan Reddy
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1 month ago

‘Will study US indictment report, act on it’: CM Chandrababu Naidu on bribery charges against Adani, Jagan Reddy

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that the state government is in possession of the indictment order filed in the United States against industrialist Gautam Adani. The indictment order submitted by US Securities and Exchange Commission alleges that Adani met the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh in 2021, and offered bribes worth $200 million to …

Jagan turned Andhra into ‘Adani state’, handed it over as a ‘blank cheque’: Congress' YS Sharmila
1 month ago

Jagan turned Andhra into ‘Adani state’, handed it over as a ‘blank cheque’: Congress' YS Sharmila

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila slammed her estanged brother and former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Friday accusing him of accepting bribes in deals with the Adani group during his tenure. Sharmila alleged that Jagan turned Andhra Pradesh into an "Adani state" and handed it over as a "blank cheque" to the group. She alleged that Redy …

Jagan turned Andhra into ‘Adani state’, handed it over as a ‘blank cheque’: Congress' YS Sharmila
1 month ago

Jagan turned Andhra into ‘Adani state’, handed it over as a ‘blank cheque’: Congress' YS Sharmila

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila slammed her estanged brother and former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Friday accusing him of accepting bribes in deals with the Adani group during his tenure. Sharmila alleged that Jagan turned Andhra Pradesh into an "Adani state" and handed it over as a "blank cheque" to the group. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Jagan Mohan Reddy made Andhra an Adani state: YS Sharmila
1 month ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy made Andhra an Adani state: YS Sharmila

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President YS Sharmila slammed the former Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, questioning him for receiving alleged bribes in deals that he made with the Adani group during his tenure and accusing him of giving Andhra as a blank cheque to Adani. "Adani has insulted the country and Jagan Mohan Reddy has insulted Andhra Pradesh. …

Individuals linked to Adani bribery case associated with Cong, alleges AP BJP chief
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1 month ago

Individuals linked to Adani bribery case associated with Cong, alleges AP BJP chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh BJP president D Purandeswari on Friday said the allegations emanating from the US against the Adani Group raises serious questions and claimed that all those linked to these allegations are associated with the Congress party. Business tycoon and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme …

Gautam Adani bribery case: No direct agreement involved, says Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP over charges of power purchase
1 month ago

Gautam Adani bribery case: No direct agreement involved, says Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP over charges of power purchase

Live Mint  

Gautam Adani bribery case: The YSR Congress party has said that its government in Andhra Pradesh had no direct agreement with Adani Group. Former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party's reaction came in response to Adani Group getting indicted by the US Department of Justice for allegedly paying bribes for solar power contracts in Andhra Pradesh during YSRCP rule. In …

Will assess, act on alleged Jagan Reddy-Adani bribery link: Chandrababu Naidu
1 month ago

Will assess, act on alleged Jagan Reddy-Adani bribery link: Chandrababu Naidu

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday addressed the US allegations of bribery involving the Adani Group and the erstwhile YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime, saying his government will "assess the situation" and take action based on the evidence. The allegations stem from court filings by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which claim that industrialist Gautam Adani met …

Adani bribery charge sparks political storm: Centre, states react to US claims
1 month ago

Adani bribery charge sparks political storm: Centre, states react to US claims

India Today  

Four states - Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu - and one Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir, came into focus after US prosecutors indicted industrialist Gautam Adani and seven others for allegedly paying bribes to Indian government officials for securing solar power contracts. ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday addressed the US allegations of bribery …

Will study US 'chargesheet reports', act on it, says Andhra CM Naidu on Adani bribery case
1 month ago

Will study US 'chargesheet reports', act on it, says Andhra CM Naidu on Adani bribery case

New Indian Express  

VIJAYWADA: Emphasising that the State government has access to the ‘chargesheet reports’ filed in the US in connection with the bribery case involving the previous YSRCP government and the Adani Group, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday promised to act on the irregularities. Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly after some members demanded action against YSRCP president and former …

Jagan Reddy turned Andhra into Adani Rashtra: YS Sharmila takes aim at brother
1 month ago

Jagan Reddy turned Andhra into Adani Rashtra: YS Sharmila takes aim at brother

India Today  

In a no-holds-barred attack, Congress leader YS Sharmila accused former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday of corruption in connection with allegations of bribery involving industrialist Gautam Adani. "If Adani is defaming India, Jagan Mohan Reddy is defaming Andhra Pradesh," Sharmila said at a press conference. Sharmila also claimed that Jagan Mohan Reddy handed key infrastructure …

Adani Bribed AP Under Jagan Rule for Sale of Solar Power, Says US DoJ
1 month ago

Adani Bribed AP Under Jagan Rule for Sale of Solar Power, Says US DoJ

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Tremors of the alleged bribery scam involving top industrialist Gautam Adani were felt in Andhra Pradesh with the previous Y.S. The US Department of Justice has disclosed that a high-ranking official in AP who served between May 2019 and June 2024 was offered “a corrupt payment of Rs 1,750 crore in exchange of the official causing distribution companies to agree …

Gautam Adani met Jagan Reddy in 2021, promised $200 million bribe to officials, claims US report
Trending News
1 month ago

Gautam Adani met Jagan Reddy in 2021, promised $200 million bribe to officials, claims US report

Hindustan Times  

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that billionaire tycoon Gautam Adani met then-Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in August 2021. Gautam Adani and Jagan Mohan Reddy SECI is a public sector entity and arm of the Indian government responsible for implementing Centre schemes related to renewable energy, including funding large solar projects. According to …

Gautam Adani met Jagan Reddy in 2021, promised $200 million bribe to officials, claims US report
1 month ago

Gautam Adani met Jagan Reddy in 2021, promised $200 million bribe to officials, claims US report

Hindustan Times  

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that billionaire tycoon Gautam Adani met then-Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in August 2021. Gautam Adani and Jagan Mohan Reddy SECI is a public sector entity and arm of the Indian government responsible for implementing Centre schemes related to renewable energy, including funding large solar projects. According to …

Gautam Adani met Jagan Reddy in 2021, promised $200 million bribe to officials, claims US report
1 month ago

Gautam Adani met Jagan Reddy in 2021, promised $200 million bribe to officials, claims US report

Hindustan Times  

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that billionaire tycoon Gautam Adani met then-Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in August 2021. The meeting was about the fact that the southern state had not entered into a power supply agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India and the “incentives” needed to cause Andhra Pradesh to …

Vindicates demand for JPC probe: Congress on US indicting Adani over alleged bribery, fraud
1 month ago

Vindicates demand for JPC probe: Congress on US indicting Adani over alleged bribery, fraud

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the US with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it "vindicates" its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various "scams" involving his conglomerate. Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay over USD 250 million bribe to …

Adani bribe row: US indictment names Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, J&K, Tamil Nadu
1 month ago

Adani bribe row: US indictment names Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, J&K, Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Four states and one Union Territory are in focus following the US indictment of Gautam Adani and seven others for allegedly paying bribes to Indian government officials for securing solar power contracts. The prosecutors have alleged that the Adani Group paid USD 265 million in bribes, with a large chunk directed at officials in Andhra Pradesh, to secure contracts with …

US complaint says Adani met and promised Rs 1750 crore bribe to Jagan Mohan Reddy; YSRCP calls it 'incorrect'
1 month ago

US complaint says Adani met and promised Rs 1750 crore bribe to Jagan Mohan Reddy; YSRCP calls it 'incorrect'

New Indian Express  

‘Bribe prompted AP Discoms to purchase power from SECI’ "In August 2021, Gautam Adani met the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh about the fact that Andhra Pradesh had not entered into a Power Supply Agreement with SECI and the “incentives” needed to cause Andhra Pradesh to do so. At or in connection with that meeting, Gautam Adani paid or promised …

Jagan Reddy's Anger: Violence Against Women in Andhra Soaring Under TDP Rule
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2 months ago

Jagan Reddy's Anger: Violence Against Women in Andhra Soaring Under TDP Rule

India Today  

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Reddy has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in violent incidents in Andhra Pradesh, particularly crimes against women. He demanded immediate action from the government to provide justice and compensation to the families of victims. Jagan Reddy highlighted the success of the 'Disha' initiative launched during his tenure, which had been instrumental in …

A.P. Minister Anagani Satya Prasad blames Jagan for Tirumala laddu row
3 months ago

A.P. Minister Anagani Satya Prasad blames Jagan for Tirumala laddu row

The Hindu  

Blaming YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for the controversy surrounding the use of adulterated ghee in the preparation of Tirumala laddu prasadam, Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad has accused the former Chief Minister of tarnishing the sanctity of Lord Venkateswara temple. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s greed for money led to the corruption at the Tirumala temple,” the Minister …

Jagan wraps up campaign in Pithapuram; Slams Pawan Kalyan for forging unholy alliance
7 months, 1 week ago

Jagan wraps up campaign in Pithapuram; Slams Pawan Kalyan for forging unholy alliance

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday wrapped up election campaign in Pithapuram, lambasting actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan for marrying three women and forming an unholy alliance with the BJP and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, who deceived people while serving as Chief Minister for 14 years. Referring Pawan Kalyan as “Dattaputrudu”, Jagan Mohan Reddy said the actor-turned-politician changed …

Jagan Mohan Reddy, sister YS Sharmila fire fresh salvos at each other amid election frenzy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy, sister YS Sharmila fire fresh salvos at each other amid election frenzy

Hindustan Times  

The rivalry between YSR Congress Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister Y S Sharmila reached a new high with both siblings indulging in personal attacks against each other during the ongoing electioneering in the state. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Sharmila of “becoming a puppet” in the hands of the …

Vote YSRCP for jobs, continuation of welfare measure: Jagan
8 months, 1 week ago

Vote YSRCP for jobs, continuation of welfare measure: Jagan

Hindustan Times  

Piduguralla, YSRCP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday called on people to vote for his party for jobs and welfare measures to continue. According to Reddy, the YSRCP government provided 2.31 lakh jobs and alleged that the erstwhile TDP government had only provided 32,000 jobs and added that the state topped the ease …

Farmer welfare our priority: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmer welfare our priority: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday disbursed Rs 1,294.34 crore under the YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan and YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu schemes. Of the total sum released, Rs 1,078.36 crore was extended to 53.58 lakh farmers under Rythu Bharosa and Rs 215.98 crore to 10,78,615 ryots towards interest subvention for timely repayment of interest on …

YSR Sunna Vaddi: YS Jagan deposits over Rs 1,353 crore to SHG women
1 year, 4 months ago

YSR Sunna Vaddi: YS Jagan deposits over Rs 1,353 crore to SHG women

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy deposited Rs 1,353.76 crore as interest reimbursement under the YSR Sunna Vaddi scheme at a programme in Janupalli village of Amalapuram mandal in the B.R. Addressing a large gathering, the Chief Minister said the government was implementing the YSR Sunna Vaddi scheme since 2019. He said that after the YSRC took power in …

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is psycho: Chandrababu Naidu
1 year, 6 months ago

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is psycho: Chandrababu Naidu

India Today  

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu said Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy was a psycho, who turned his state into a poverty-stricken one. Participating in the debate on the resolution on the welfare of the poverty-stricken forward classes moved in the ongoing Mahanadu, Chandrababu Naidu felt that the revenue of Andhra …

Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi, reiterates special status demand for Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi, reiterates special status demand for Andhra Pradesh

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed various issues relating to the states, such as pending funds from the Centre and the granting of special status to the state. Noting that it has been nine years since the partition of Andhra Pradesh, CM Jagan Reddy said many bilateral issues between Andhra …

YSRC continues to hurl Jagan’s challenge to Naidu and Pawan
1 year, 9 months ago

YSRC continues to hurl Jagan’s challenge to Naidu and Pawan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: YSR Congress president and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s challenge to TD chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan is raising the election heat in Andhra Pradesh, where Assembly polls are still a year away. YSRC’s ministers and legislators are echoing Jagan’s challenge to the Telugu Desam and Jana Sena to contest all the 175 Assembly …

Jagan govt releases only Rs. 14000 Cr for farmers, not Rs 1.33 lakh crore: TD
2 years, 2 months ago

Jagan govt releases only Rs. 14000 Cr for farmers, not Rs 1.33 lakh crore: TD

Deccan Chronicle  

Vishakapatnam: President of the farmers wing of the Telugu Desam Marreddy Srinivasa Reddy on Monday said the government has till now released only Rs 14,000 crore for the farmers’ welfare but it is claiming that a whooping Rs 1,33,562 crore was released. He said Rs 30,000 crore benefits were extended to the farmers in the state during Chandrababu Naidu regime. …

YSRC leaders flay Nadda for comments against Jagan rule
2 years, 6 months ago

YSRC leaders flay Nadda for comments against Jagan rule

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The ruling YSR Congress is deeply embarrassed by the critical comments of BJP national president JP Nadda about AP’s debts and welfare schemes. Tourism minister RK Roja and others rejected the allegations of the BJP as “meaningless” and said that YSRC is ensuring both development and welfare in the state. BJP ruled 18 states but failed to give houses …

People of Andhra Pradesh ready to send Jagan home: Naidu
2 years, 6 months ago

People of Andhra Pradesh ready to send Jagan home: Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

ONGOLE: Visibly pleased with the unprecedented turnout of party men to Mahanadu held near Ongole braving unbearable humid conditions, Telugu Desam president and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday sounded the 'election bugle', asserting that all sections of people in Andhra Pradesh were eagerly waiting to send 'Jagan Mohan Reddy home'. In his concluding speech at Mahanadu 2022 …

'Will bring Rajanna Rajyam to Telangana': Jagan Mohan Reddy's sister YS Sharmila hints at entering politics in Telangana
3 years, 10 months ago

'Will bring Rajanna Rajyam to Telangana': Jagan Mohan Reddy's sister YS Sharmila hints at entering politics in Telangana

Firstpost  

Sharmila met late Congress leader YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s sympathisers from the united Nalgonda district of Telangana at the family’s residence at Lotus Pond in Hyderabad on Tuesday YS Sharmila, sister of Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday met with the supporters of her late father and former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy in Hyderabad, fuelling speculation …

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