TD, JS clash over plans for Lokesh's elevation in ministry
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TD, JS clash over plans for Lokesh's elevation in ministry

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:The war of words between the Telugu Desam and Jana Sena over the proposed elevation of Nara Lokesh as deputy chief minister or chief minister continued on Monday. Notably, the row erupted after Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy spoke at a recent TDP polit buro meeting about perceived plans to elevate Lokesh as chief minister by 2026. Chief minister and TD chief Chandrababu Naidu said his proposal was acceptable but “we should not start implementing it immediately.” Hearing the CM's words, the senior leaders of the Polit Bureau insisted that they should at least have the opportunity to express their opinions openly and act accordingly. The future Chief Minister is Lokesh.” At this point, Kiran Royal reemerged on the scene and said, "Since Sankranti, some TD leaders and activists have been announcing that Nara Lokesh should be appointed AP deputy CM.

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People will decide if Lokesh should be deputy CM: Speaker
2 months ago

People will decide if Lokesh should be deputy CM: Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyannapatrudu has taken serious exception to the clamour from some Telugu leaders to make minister Nara Lokesh a deputy CM. As a senior leader in the Telugu Desam party since its inception by NTR, Ayyannapatrudu's frank response raised widespread discussion in political circles on Monday. Notably, the discussions about Lokesh’s proposed elevation as deputy CM intensified …

TDP leaders demand Naidu’s son to be deputy CM
2 months ago

TDP leaders demand Naidu’s son to be deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad : The sudden demand from a section of the Telugu Desam Party leaders in Andhra Pradesh over the last few days asking party president N Chandrababu Naidu to designate his son Nara Lokesh as the deputy chief minister has created uneasiness between the TDP and its alliance partner Jana Sena Party, people familiar with the matter said. At present, …

TDP pushes for Nara Lokesh as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, will it test Naidu-Pawan Kalyan alliance?
2 months, 1 week ago

TDP pushes for Nara Lokesh as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, will it test Naidu-Pawan Kalyan alliance?

India Today  

In Andhra Pradesh, a seemingly simple demand to solidify the hierarchy in the ruling Telugu Desam Party could send ripples through the state’s coalition corridor. The “innocuous” request that Nara Lokesh be elevated to deputy chief minister was made by TDP politburo member Reddappagari Srinivasulu Reddy. The fact that the state already has a deputy chief minister in Jana Sena …

BC leader demands Deputy CM post for Lokesh
2 months, 1 week ago

BC leader demands Deputy CM post for Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool:Telugu Desam BC Sadhikara Samiti state convener Y. Nageswara Rao Yadav has reiterated his call for appointing minister Nara Lokesh as deputy chief minister, despite the party’s directive to avoid such demands as a decision on such issues will be decided after discussions with alliance partners. Addressing the media at the Telugu Desam office in Kurnool on Monday, Yadav praised …

TDP leaders push for Nara Lokesh as Andhra Deputy Chief Minister
2 months, 1 week ago

TDP leaders push for Nara Lokesh as Andhra Deputy Chief Minister

India Today  

Telugu Desam Party MLA from Gudur, Pasam Sunil has urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to appoint his son, Nara Lokesh, as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Former Pitapuram MLA and TDP in-charge for the constituency, Satyanarayana Varma too made statements showing his support for Nara Lokesh to be named as Deputy Chief Minister for the …

Elevate Nara Lokesh as Deputy CM, TDP leader urges CM Chandrababu Naidu
2 months, 1 week ago

Elevate Nara Lokesh as Deputy CM, TDP leader urges CM Chandrababu Naidu

New Indian Express  

TIRUPATI: TDP Politburo member Reddappagari Srinivasulu Reddy on Saturday called for the promotion of party general secretary and IT Minister Nara Lokesh to the position of Deputy Chief Minister of the State. He made this proposal in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during a ceremony held at Mydukur in YSR district to mark the 29th death anniversary …

AP BJP feels being slighted by Pawan Kalyan
1 year, 4 months ago

AP BJP feels being slighted by Pawan Kalyan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The state BJP feels being slighted at the way its political ally Jana Sena is holding a series of meetings with its new ally, the Telugu Desam, in preparation for the 2024 general elections. A few days ago, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, along with Union minister and Telangana BJP chief G. Kishan Reddy met the Union home minister …

'Chandrababu Naidu Never Bows Down Before Anyone': Nara Lokesh on TDP Chief's Arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

'Chandrababu Naidu Never Bows Down Before Anyone': Nara Lokesh on TDP Chief's Arrest

News 18  

TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh on Saturday said that former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and his father N Chandrababu Naidu never bows down his head before anyone as integrity and ethics are his weapons. Lokesh further added that when he went to meet Naidu in jail, the former chief minister told them that the party leaders should wage their …

Lokesh doesn’t deserve to conduct padayatra: MLC Duvvada
2 years, 2 months ago

Lokesh doesn’t deserve to conduct padayatra: MLC Duvvada

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Duvvada Srinivas, MLC from Srikakulam, slammed TD national general secretary and former minister Nara Lokesh for launching a padayatra without any reason and aim. Stating that he doesn’t deserve to organise such a programme, Srinivas said Lokesh should spell out who would be the chief minister. He said Jagan Mohan Reddy became chief minister after walking 3,400 kilometres, and …

Sajjala asks TD, Jana Sena to clarify on CM’s post
2 years, 2 months ago

Sajjala asks TD, Jana Sena to clarify on CM’s post

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Government adviser Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Thursday asked Telugu Desam and Jana Sena to clarify who will be their nominee for the chief minister’s post in the forthcoming assembly general elections – TD’s N. Chandrababu Naidu or Nara Lokesh, or JS chief Pawan Kalyan. Ramakrishna Reddy further asked in case TD-JS alliance forms the government, whether Jana Sena and …

Telangana TD not keen about Nara Lokesh campaigning
6 years, 4 months ago

Telangana TD not keen about Nara Lokesh campaigning

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh IT minister and Telugu Desam’s national general secretary Nara Lokesh is yet to join the party campaign for the TS Assembly elections. In the 2014 Assembly elections, Mr Lokesh had campaigned in Telangana and later in 2015, he also toured many districts of the state in the name of reviving the old glory of the party. At …

Opposition undermines TD, says AP CM
6 years, 4 months ago

Opposition undermines TD, says AP CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu took potshots at the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trying to use the recent knife attack on Jagan to downscale TD. Rebuking Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan for his statements against the TD, the CM said politics was not a cinema script. He said Pawan and Jagan, who had failed to console …

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