Tension prevails as suspended YSRCP MLA Mekapati Chandrasekhar Reddy stages protest in Udayagiri in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 8 months ago

Tension prevails as suspended YSRCP MLA Mekapati Chandrasekhar Reddy stages protest in Udayagiri in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Tension prevailed in Udayagiri town for some time as suspended YSR Congress Party MLA Mekapati Chandrasekhar Reddy staged a sit-in protest at the busy bus stand centre here on March 30. He was protesting against the alleged disparaging remarks made by the supporters of newly-appointed YSRCP in-charge of Udayagiri Assembly constituency Moola Venkatramana Reddy in connection with the voting during the MLC elections under MLA quota. A strong police presence prevented any untoward incident after the supporters of Mr. Venkataramana Reddy threatened to beat up Mr.Chandrasekhar Reddy if the latter came to the constituency. Addressing the media, Mr. Chandrasekhar Reddy dismissed as ‘false propaganda’ that he had cross-voted in the MLC elections.

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YSRC stages Rythu Poru protests all over AP
1 week, 3 days ago

YSRC stages Rythu Poru protests all over AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: YSR Congress rank and file staged rallies and protests throughout Andhra Pradesh on Friday in support of farmers demanding a fair price for paddy. Incidentally, the opposition party’s protest coincided with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s launch of the Swarna Andhra Vision @2047 document in Vijayawada. In Vizianagaram, district president Majji Srinivasa Rao, along with leaders Botsa Appalanarsayya and …

Major shake-up in YSRCP as senior leaders quit, citing discontent
1 week, 4 days ago

Major shake-up in YSRCP as senior leaders quit, citing discontent

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM / RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: In a major blow to the YSRCP, senior leader and former minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao has announced his resignation to the party. He also stepped down as the party incharge of Bheemili Assembly constituency, citing personal reasons in a letter addressed to YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. He also sent a letter to YSRCP North Andhra …

TD leader files complaint against Jagan for remarks on CM
2 weeks, 1 day ago

TD leader files complaint against Jagan for remarks on CM

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Telugu Desam leader Buddha Venkanna lodged a complaint on Sunday against YSR Congress MP Vijayasai Reddy for making objectionable comments about former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Reddy, in a post on X, had implied that Naidu was unfit to govern due to his age, suggesting Pawan Kalyan as a better alternative. Venkanna criticised Reddy for threatening to jail …

Andhra Pradesh Port Stake Sale YSRCP MP Others Booked For Alleged Coercion Party Alleges Political Vendetta
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Port Stake Sale YSRCP MP Others Booked For Alleged Coercion Party Alleges Political Vendetta

ABP News  

Andhra police have registered a case against YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP V Vijaysai Reddy and Y Vikranth Reddy, son of another party member Y V Subba Reddy, for allegedly acquiring stakes in Kakinada Seaports Ltd and Kakinada SEZ Ltd through "cheating, criminal intimidation, conspiracy" for a throwaway price in favour of Aurobindo Realty. Senior YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy refuted …

YSRC to raise law and order, Polavaram in Parliament
1 month ago

YSRC to raise law and order, Polavaram in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRC will raise the burning issues of atrocities on social media activists and Polavaram, besides opposing the Wakf Board Bill, in the ensuing Winter Session in Parliament. MP Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose told the media after the meeting that they would raise the issue of harassment and illegal detention of social media activists in the state. “Police are …

TDP MLA takes charge of deputy speaker of Andhra assembly
1 month, 1 week ago

TDP MLA takes charge of deputy speaker of Andhra assembly

Hindustan Times  

Telugu Desam Party MLA Kanumuru Raghu Ramakrishna Raju on Thursday assumed charge as the deputy speaker of Andhra Pradesh state legislative assembly, after speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu declared Raju elected for the post unanimously. Kanumuru Raghu Ramakrishna Raju’s candidature was endorsed by deputy chief minister K Pawan Kalyan, state IT minister Nara Lokesh and Visakhapatnam MLA P Vishnu Kumar R …

YS Sharmila replies to Jagan Reddy, calls YSRCP real insignificant party
1 month, 1 week ago

YS Sharmila replies to Jagan Reddy, calls YSRCP real insignificant party

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila fired back at Jagan Mohan Reddy calling YSRCP the truly insignificant party. Her response came a day after the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister dismissed Congress as an “insignificant” party. Sharmila criticised Jagan’s governance in a post on X, accusing the YSRCP of being “all talk, no action” and labelling it as the …

YSRC boycotts MLC elections and would not attend Assembly sessions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

YSRC boycotts MLC elections and would not attend Assembly sessions

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Former chief minister and YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the YSRC would boycott the MLC elections due to anarchism prevailing in the state. Alleging that the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government had failed on all fronts and the state was pushed into a dark age, Jagan Mohan Reddy warned the police to stick to the rule book and not …

Telangana Congress leader Jagga Reddy accuses BJP of conspiracy in Tirumala laddu controversy
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Congress leader Jagga Reddy accuses BJP of conspiracy in Tirumala laddu controversy

The Hindu  

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee working president T. Jagga Reddy has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to exploit the controversy overthe alleged desecration of the sacred Tirumala Laddu prasadam for political gain in elections. Editorial |Politicising the laddu: On the Tirupati laddu and its ‘adulteration’ Mr. Reddy emphasised that the core issue—the alleged desecration of the Tirumala Laddu—is …

Tension in Palnadu as TDP activists ‘attack’ followers of ex-YSRC MLA Namburu Shankar Rao
3 months, 1 week ago

Tension in Palnadu as TDP activists ‘attack’ followers of ex-YSRC MLA Namburu Shankar Rao

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Tension prevailed once again in Palnadu with TDP activists allegedly attacking the followers of former YSRC MLA Namburu Shankar Rao on Tuesday. Knowing about the former MLA’s visit, a large number of TDP activists also gathered there. The TDP activists allegedly attacked YSRC cadre at the 14th mile in Pedakurapadu Assembly constituency. Former minister Ambati Rambabu expressed concern over …

Andhra Pradesh: YSRC Party Faces Mass Exodus in Nellore
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: YSRC Party Faces Mass Exodus in Nellore

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The political dynamics in Nellore district are undergoing a dramatic transformation following the 2024 elections. The epicentre of this political realignment is the Nellore Rural constituency, currently represented by three-time MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy. During an event held at Kotamreddy's office on Sunday, the three corporators, along with other YSRC leaders, officially joined the TD. He revealed that numerous …

Switching parties by political leaders is common, says YSRCP leader Merugu Nagarjuna
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Switching parties by political leaders is common, says YSRCP leader Merugu Nagarjuna

The Hindu  

Switching allegiances between the parties by political leaders is a common phenomenon and the YSR Congress Party is no exception, former Minister Meruga Nagarjuna has said. “Every political party has witnessed its leaders joining other parties at some point or the other and the YSRCP is enduring that painful phase now,” Mr. Nagarjuna told the media on August 30. Mr. …

Jagan Mohan Reddy will be left alone in YSRCP soon, says Ganta Srinivasa Rao
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy will be left alone in YSRCP soon, says Ganta Srinivasa Rao

The Hindu  

Describing the YSR Congress Party as a “sinking ship”, TDP Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao has said that given the exodus, Y.S. Mr. Ganta Srinivasa Rao said that many YSRCP leaders including Rajya Sabha MPs, former MLAs, MLCs were eager to join the NDA. They have taught Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy a lesson in the recent elections,” he said. He …

Unity of YSRC made TDP opt out of MLC bypoll: Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy
4 months, 1 week ago

Unity of YSRC made TDP opt out of MLC bypoll: Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday said that the unity of the YSRC has unnerved Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, resulting in the TDP’s withdrawal from the MLC byelection for Visakhapatnam Local Authorities constituency. He also said that TDP’s failure to fulfil its promises and the resulting discontent among the public will soon reach a point …

TDP, YSRCP clash over viral ragging video at SSN college in Andhra Pradesh
4 months, 4 weeks ago

TDP, YSRCP clash over viral ragging video at SSN college in Andhra Pradesh

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha Vangalapudi on Thursday lashed out at the YSR Congress party after the latter tagged the minister over a viral video where students at Andhra Pradesh's Sri Subbaraya and Narayana College were being attacked and assaulted by their seniors in the name of NCC ragging. Taking to X, the Andhra Pradesh Home Minister hit back at …

YS Jagan seeks Andhra HC's intervention for Leader of Opposition status
5 months ago

YS Jagan seeks Andhra HC's intervention for Leader of Opposition status

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: YSRC chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking its directions to the Assembly Speaker and secretary general to accord him the Leader of the Opposition status in the State Assembly as per law. Making Assembly Speaker Ch Ayyannapatrudu and Minister of Finance and Legislative Affairs Payyavula Keshav as respondents in the case, Jagan …

TDP, YSRC argue over special status for Andhra in all-party meeting in Delhi
5 months ago

TDP, YSRC argue over special status for Andhra in all-party meeting in Delhi

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Following the all-party meeting convened in New Delhi on Sunday on the eve of the Budget session of the Parliament, leaders of TDP and YSRC engaged in a war of words over the issue of Special Category Status. While the ruling TDP sought the Centre’s support in completing the Polavaram project and Amaravati capital, the YSRC asked for Special …

All-party meet: Congress seeks LS Dy Speaker post; JD(U) demands special status for Bihar, YSRCP for Andhra
5 months ago

All-party meet: Congress seeks LS Dy Speaker post; JD(U) demands special status for Bihar, YSRCP for Andhra

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday sought the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position for the opposition in the all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of Parliament session, and raised the issue of paper leaks, including of the prestigious NEET, sources said. During the meeting, Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav raised the issue of the Uttar Pradesh government's controversial directive …

YSRCP to stage protest in Delhi against killing of party worker
5 months ago

YSRCP to stage protest in Delhi against killing of party worker

Hindustan Times  

YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday announced on Thursday that he would stage a dharna in New Delhi on July 24 in protest against the sustained attacks on his party workers allegedly by the ruling Telugu Desam Party. YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy …

Tension in Punganoor of Chittoor district following clashes between TDP and YSRC
5 months ago

Tension in Punganoor of Chittoor district following clashes between TDP and YSRC

New Indian Express  

TIRUPATI: Tension prevailed for some time in the Punganur assembly constituency as TDP and YSRC activists clashed again during the visit of Rajampeta MP PV Mithun Reddy on Thursday. The unrest began when a large number of TDP activists gathered in Punganur to protest against the YSRC MP's visit. In the ensuing chaos, the MP's security personnel fired two rounds …

YSRCP has 15 MPs, Jagan Mohan Reddy reminds BJP
6 months, 1 week ago

YSRCP has 15 MPs, Jagan Mohan Reddy reminds BJP

The Hindu  

: YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has asserted that his party will extend issue based support keeping the State and nation’s interests in mind. We need to be brave and stand by the people.” The YSRCP MPs would have to take the nation’s interest into consideration when they were in Parliament. Vijay Sai Reddy would continue to …

Despite losing Andhra, YSRCP will play big role in Parliament: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
6 months, 1 week ago

Despite losing Andhra, YSRCP will play big role in Parliament: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that his party will play a huge role in the Parliament with their 15 MPs. YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said that his party shouldn’t be written off because it lost the recent state assembly elections in Hyderabad, as they still have 15 MPs in Parliament. Though …

Kotamreddy warns of serious action against ‘illegal activities’ in Nellore Rural constituency
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kotamreddy warns of serious action against ‘illegal activities’ in Nellore Rural constituency

The Hindu  

After Nallapareddy Srinivasulu Reddy and Kaliki Yanadi Reddy, Telugu Desam Party’s Nellore Rural Assembly constituency candidate, Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy, has become the third leader to win thrice in the Nellore district. Addressing the media here on Wednesday, he warned of serious action against illegal activities by any politician or party worker in his constituency. He ordered three YSR Congress Party …

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024: Complete List of MLAs From TDP, YSRCP and BJP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024: Complete List of MLAs From TDP, YSRCP and BJP

News 18  

Telegu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA scored a landslide victory after winning 150 out of 175 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh on June 4 in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. This means Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP has been dethroned from power. “YSR Congress Party will act as the voice of the voiceless,” said Reddy while conceding defeat to TDP. …

Election results shocking: Jagan Mohan Reddy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results shocking: Jagan Mohan Reddy

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The massive drubbing it received has literally shocked the YSRC leadership. It is learnt that YSRC chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock as to what hit them hard that they have to end up winning just a dozen seats during a brief conversation with his close confidantes. The YSRC leadership, according to sources, now faces a daunting task …

Andhra Polls See Surge of Debut Winners
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Polls See Surge of Debut Winners

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in AP presented a mixed bag for first-time candidates. In the Udayagiri assembly segment, an intense battle between two debutants – Kakarla Suresh of the TD and Mekapati Rajagopal Reddy of the YSRC - saw the TD candidate registering a maiden win. Among two first-timers in Chittoor assembly segment, V Vijayananda Reddy …

Poll results surprising, says Jagan, wonders why welfare schemes failed to translate into votes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Poll results surprising, says Jagan, wonders why welfare schemes failed to translate into votes

The Hindu  

Describing the landslide victory of the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance in Andhra Pradesh as “unexpected and surprising”, YSR Congress Party president and Chief Minister Y.S. However, we honour the people’s verdict,” said a visibly emotional Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy in a choked voice on June 4 evening. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulated TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party …

Andhra Pradesh Election Results 2024: NDA to hand over a crushing defeat to YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Election Results 2024: NDA to hand over a crushing defeat to YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

If the emerging voting trends are any indication, the TDP-BJP-JSP alliance seems to be crushing YSRCP’s winning prospects in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections. After winning 151 MLA and 22 MP seats in the 2019 election, the YSRCP is set to suffer an ignominious defeat in the 2024 election. According to the Election Commission of India’s data, available …

Mood in YSRCP, TDP camps a study in contrast ahead of counting day
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mood in YSRCP, TDP camps a study in contrast ahead of counting day

The Hindu  

The mood in the Telugu Desam Party camp and in that of the YSR Congress Party is a study in contrast. With several exit polls predicting a victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the recently-concluded Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the State, cadre of the TDP are in a joyous mood, waiting to celebrate their return to power …

Andhra poll violence devoid many to exercise franchise in Palnadu district
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra poll violence devoid many to exercise franchise in Palnadu district

Hindustan Times  

Myadada Venkata Lakshmi, a 65-year-old agriculture labourer from Palwaigate village of Rentachintala block in Macherla assembly constituency of Palnadu district, is angry as she, like many others in her colony, could not cast her vote on the polling day on May 13. A few hours later, local YSR Congress party MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy arrived at the polling station, along …

Party chiefs in Andhra take a break from politics ahead of counting day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Party chiefs in Andhra take a break from politics ahead of counting day

The Hindu  

Political leaders cutting across party lines have gone on a long break, hoping to rejuvenate themselves after months of hectic electioneering. Offices of all major political parties — the YSR Congress Party, Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party are all wearing an unusually deserted look, with middle-rung leaders too opting to go on a holiday. …

YSRCP MLA gets relief from arrest till June 5 in EVM case
7 months ago

YSRCP MLA gets relief from arrest till June 5 in EVM case

Hindustan Times  

In a big relief to Ramakrishna Reddy, YSR Congress Party’s Macherla MLA in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district, the state high court on Thursday directed the police not to arrest him till June 5, in a case pertaining to destruction of an electronic voting machine inside a polling booth on May 13, people familiar with the matter said. Ramakrishna Reddy, who …

Post-poll violence exposes deep rifts in Andhra Pradesh politics
7 months ago

Post-poll violence exposes deep rifts in Andhra Pradesh politics

Hindustan Times  

A do-or-die battle between the ruling YSR Congress Party and the opposition Telugu Desam Party to rule Andhra Pradesh coerced the frazzled party cadres of both camps to resort to violence, political leaders of all hues reckon. Although the simultaneous elections for the 175 assembly seats and 25 parliamentary seats in Andhra Pradesh concluded on May 13, incidents of arson …

After Jagan, Naidu and Sharmila leave for US
7 months ago

After Jagan, Naidu and Sharmila leave for US

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: After Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy leaving for London along with his wife Bharati, Opposition leader and TD national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu along with his wife Bhuvaneswari left for US on Saturday night. The TD rank and files were trolling against YSR Congress president and chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over his present trip to the …

YSRC will sweep elections from Kuppam to Itchapuram: Sajjala
7 months ago

YSRC will sweep elections from Kuppam to Itchapuram: Sajjala

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: YSRC general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy has asserted that the party will sweep the elections from Kuppam in Chittoor district to Itchapuram in Srikakulam. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Sajjala asserted that every household in the State has benefitted by the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government and whoever has benefitted has stood by Jagan. Instead, Naidu chose to attack …

BJP flays YSRCP for post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh
7 months ago

BJP flays YSRCP for post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, on Friday, termed the post-poll violence witnessed across the State as ‘unfortunate’ and squarely blamed the ruling YSR Congress Party for the same. Addressing a press conference here, BJP State spokesperson G. Bhanuprakash Reddy condemned the violent mob, which allegedly at the behest of ruling party leaders, had pelted stones, boulders, beer bottles, petrol bombs and …

Ramaiah slams YSRC for violent attacks on TD leaders
7 months, 1 week ago

Ramaiah slams YSRC for violent attacks on TD leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: TD politburo member Varla Ramaiah on Tuesday hit out at the YSRC chief and Chief Minister Y.S. He said that the YSRC leaders were resorting to violent attacks against the TD leaders as they were suspecting a possible defeat in the assembly and parliament elections following a huge voter turnout on the polling day. Condemning the attack on Chandragiri …

Huge voting percentage indicates anti-incumbency: Vizianagaram MP candidate
7 months, 1 week ago

Huge voting percentage indicates anti-incumbency: Vizianagaram MP candidate

The Hindu  

The Telugu Desam Party Vizianagaram MP candidate Kalisetti Appala Naidu on Tuesday said that the huge voting percentage indicated strong anti-incumbency and dissatisfaction over the YSR Congress Party government in the last five years. Mr. Appala Naidu thanked the party leaders and activists who campaigned in the scorching summer. Mr. Appala Naidu said that he would meet former Chief Minister …

Andhra Pradesh voter who slapped YSRCP MLA back says he fears for his family: Report
7 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh voter who slapped YSRCP MLA back says he fears for his family: Report

Hindustan Times  

Gottumukkala Sudhakar, the voter from Andhra Pradesh who was brutally thrashed by Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party MLA A Sivakumar and his aides on a polling booth during the voting on Monday, has expressed his concern for his family's safety after the incident. YSRCP leader VS Shivakumar and a voter slap each other at a polling booth, in Guntur Viral …

AP Polls Marred by Violent Incidents, Many Injured
7 months, 1 week ago

AP Polls Marred by Violent Incidents, Many Injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The simultaneous Assembly and Parliament elections in Andhra Pradesh on Monday were marred by clashes between the YSRC and Telugu Desam activists. Tension prevailed in Rentala in Macherla constituency and Gurajala of Palandu district following clashes between the TD and YSRC activists. Similarly, the TD and YSRC activists clashed at Gokarnapalle in Pondur mandal of Amudalavalasa Assembly constituency and …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: YSR Cong MLA slaps voter in queue, he retaliates
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: YSR Cong MLA slaps voter in queue, he retaliates

Live Mint  

A video of YSR Congress MLA VS Sivakumar slapping a voter after he objected to the legislator jumping the queue at a polling booth in Guntur district this morning has gone viral on social media. In the video, shared by BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, both the YSR Congress MLA and the voter can be seen hitting each other. Sharing …

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLA Sivakumar attacks voter at polling booth, latter retaliates | VIDEO
7 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLA Sivakumar attacks voter at polling booth, latter retaliates | VIDEO

India TV News  

Amid the phase four polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, an uproarious incident has been reported from Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, where a voter and a local MLA were seen engaged in a scuffle reportedly over the latter jumping the queue at a polling station. In a video which is going viral on social media, YSRCP MLA VS Shivakumar was …

YSRCP, NDA supporters clash in Godavari
7 months, 1 week ago

YSRCP, NDA supporters clash in Godavari

The Hindu  

Polling activity has been disrupted for some time following a clash between the supporters of YSRCP and TDP-JSP-BJP alliance in front of the polling booth at Patha Krishnavaram village in Kirlampudi Mandal in Kakinada district on Monday, May 13, 2024. Kirlampudi is the native of Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham, who quit the Kapu Reservation Movement and led the election campaign …

Chandrababu Naidu promises to protect 4% quota for Muslims, restore all schemes scrapped by YSRCP government
7 months, 1 week ago

Chandrababu Naidu promises to protect 4% quota for Muslims, restore all schemes scrapped by YSRCP government

The Hindu  

Telugu Desam Party national president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday reiterated that he would protect the 4% reservation for the Muslim minorities, and restore all the welfare and development programmes meant for their welfare, which were scrapped by the the YSR Congress Party government. Mr. Naidu said the YSRCP had not given a single MLA ticket to the dominant Balija …

An electoral battle in the corridors of power that is set to go down to the wire
7 months, 2 weeks ago

An electoral battle in the corridors of power that is set to go down to the wire

The Hindu  

The Vijayawada Assembly constituency is set to witness an intense electoral battle with candidates of both the YSR Congress Party and the Telugu Desam Party leaving no stone unturned to emerge victorious. Mr. Vishnu secured 70,721 votes while Mr. Umamaheswara Rao secured 70,696 votes. This time around, while Mr. Babu Rao is again in the fray on a CPI ticket, …

YSRC lodges fresh complaints with EC against Naidu
7 months, 2 weeks ago

YSRC lodges fresh complaints with EC against Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRC has filed complaints against Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu, saying that he abused Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the Thamballapalli and Dharmavarm election campaign meetings. On Monday, YSRC MLA Malladi Vishnu, the party’s grievance cell state president Narayana Murthy and Legal Cell leader Srinivasa Reddy submitted relevant evidence to the Election Commission. Hence, these …

YSRC Complaints to Election Commission against Pawan and Naidu
7 months, 3 weeks ago

YSRC Complaints to Election Commission against Pawan and Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The YSRC has lodged a complaint against the Telugu Desam, its chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan and Kurnool TD MP candidate Nagaraju for allegedly acting against the election rules. YSRC MLA Malladi Vishnu, YSRC Grievance Cell president Ankam Reddy Narayanamurthy, and Legal Cell Leader Srinivasa Reddy complained to Chief Election Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena. He …

Clashes erupt as rival candidates file nominations in Chandragiri
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Clashes erupt as rival candidates file nominations in Chandragiri

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Violence erupted as candidates of the Telugu Desam and YSRC arrived at the RDO office on Thursday to file their nominations for the Assembly polls in Chandragiri. Tension mounted outside the office when the TD’s candidate Pulivarthi Nani and YSRC's Chevireddy Mohith Reddy reached the RDO office around the same time to the accompaniment of large groups of their …

YSRC, TD hold mammoth poll rallies in Chandragiri
7 months, 4 weeks ago

YSRC, TD hold mammoth poll rallies in Chandragiri

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Chandragiri Assembly constituency in this district experienced a show of strength as candidates of the YSRC and Telugu Desam took out large rallies ahead of their nomination-filing process on Thursday. Thousands of party supporters thronged the streets as YSRC's Chevireddy Mohith Reddy and TD's Pulivarthi Nani led separate rallies through the city before submitting their nominations. Mohith Reddy, …

YSRC Leader Quits Party in Udayagiri
8 months ago

YSRC Leader Quits Party in Udayagiri

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: A key YSRC leader from Udayagiri constituency, Mettukuru Chiranjeevi Reddy, resigned from the party and his post as chairman of the AP State Police Housing Corporation on Tuesday. Citing personal reasons, Chiranjeevi Reddy announced his resignation from the the YSRC primary membership in his letter addressed to party chief and Chief Minister Y.S. In the last elections, Chiranjeevi Reddy …

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