ANDHRA PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
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TDP's Ayyannapatrudu unanimously elected Speaker of Andhra Assembly
TDP's Narsipatnam MLA C Ayyannapatrudu was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Pro-tem Speaker G Butchaiah Chowdary announced his uncontested victory after no other nominations were filed. Ayyannapatrudu was escorted to the Speaker's chair by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who praised the senior legislator's appointment and highlighted his background to the first-time legislators present.
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Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRCP chief, takes oath as MLA in Andhra Assembly
The maiden session of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly began on Friday, with 172 newly-elected legislators taking the oath of office. According to an official source, 172 MLAs were administered oath by Pro-tem Speaker and TDP legislator G Butchaiah Chowdary. YSRCP supre...
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Nandamuri Balakrishna, TDP MLA takes oath as member of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly
Film actor and TDP MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna took oath as a member of the House, in Amaravati on June 21. Nandamuri Balakrishna, TDP MLA takes oath as member of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly
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Andhra Pradesh assembly session begins, first after TDP-led coalition comes to power
The maiden session of the 13th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly began with newly-elected MLAs taking oath. The session was presided over by Pro-tem Speaker TDP MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary. CM N Chandrababu Naidu attended after over two years, marking Pawan Kalyan's debut; upcoming elections for Speaker and Deputy Speaker, with TDP's C Ayyannapatrudu favored for Speaker. Naidu and Kalyan took oath, with Naidu exchanging pleasantries as the NDA alliance secured a majority in the elections.
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, DY CM Pawan Kalyan take oath as MLAs as assembly session begins
On June 21, with the oath-taking process of newly-elected MLAs, the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly began. TDP MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary presided over the proceedings as the Pro-tem Speaker. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu attended the session and...
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TDP shifts focus to Andhra specific union ministry-wise list of demands, sets aside speaker's post pursuit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has opted not to pursue the Speaker's post and instead focused on presenting specific demands to the Centre concerning Andhra Pradesh. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to secure central funds for the development of Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and clearance of arrears related to the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
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BJP's Ninong Ering sworn in as Pro-tem Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh assembly
BJP leader Ninong Ering on Thursday was sworn in as the Pro-tem speaker of the 8th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik administered the oath of office to Ering in an official ceremony held in the Raj Bhavan.
Chandrababu Naidu assumes charge as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
N Chandrababu took charge as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in Amaravati, signing important files. He was sworn in as the 18th CM in the presence of leaders from NDA.
Watch as Chandrababu Naidu turns emotional following long hug and pat on the back by PM Modi during oath taking ceremony
N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief, has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time, amid a grand ceremony attended by political leaders and celebrities. His return to power comes after a resounding victory in the state assembly elections, where the TDP-led alliance secured a landslide victory. The event also marked a display of unity within the NDA, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders attending the ceremony.
Amit Shah heading to Andhra Pradesh, likely to meet Chandrababu Naidu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Andhra Pradesh to meet TDP chief N Chandra Babu Naidu before his swearing-in as chief minister. The TDP, Jan Sena Party, and BJP alliance won the recent elections. Shah's visit is scheduled for this evening, with a meeting planned with Naidu. No further details were revealed.
Pawan Kalyan elected as Janasena floor leader in Andhra Pradesh Assembly
Janasena party chief Pawan Kalyan has been elected as the floor leader in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, following a proposal by Janasena Tenali legislator N Manohar. The move follows NDA legislators' meeting to elect TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu.
Andhra Pradesh elections shake up political families, cause estrangement
The fiercely fought Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh saw YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy facing challenges from his sister, Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y S Sharmila.
Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at Modi 3.0, says "government stuck in limbo..."
Ahead of Narendra Modi's third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Modi 3.0, stating a government stuck in limbo is not effective. Newly elected MPs were invited for tea at the PM's residence before the oath ceremony. BJP leaders attended, and the NDA unanimously elected Modi as their leader. Yadav is taking steps to revoke membership of seven SP MLAs who supported BJP in Rajya Sabha elections.
Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as CM on June 12 at 9.27 am
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Chandrababu Naidu is set to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12. The NDA alliance, comprising TDP, Jana Sena Party (JSP), and the BJP, won Andhra Pradesh in the 2019 elections. The alliance secured 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Naidu also praised BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the right leader at the right time.
Model code of conduct lifted, says Election Commission
The model code of conduct, imposed during the Lok Sabha election, has been lifted by the Election Commission after the results were declared in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
Congress wins both seats in Manipur, calls for reconciliation amidst ongoing ethnic violence
The Congress party has gained significant seats in Manipur, a state ravaged by ethnic violence for over a year. The Congress has called for reconciliation between the new MPs and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who has criticized the BJP government for its actions. The Congress party has praised the victories of INC candidates Bimol Akoijam and Alfred Kanngam S Arthur in Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies, and praise
UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls
Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.
Chandrababu Naidu stands 'firmly' with BJP to form govt post 2024 Lok Sabha polls
A few hours after the NDA crossed the majority mark of 272, Naidu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'victory in the Lok Sabha polls and in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections.' TDP, Janasena and BJP are part of the NDA in the southern state, which took on the YSRCP led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.
AP Lok Sabha polls 2024: Chandrababu Naidu makes a resounding comeback in Andhra Pradesh
Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP-BJPJSP alliance wins landslide victory in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls, defeating YSR Jagan Mohan Reddy regime.
AP Assembly Election 2024 Winners List: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and BJP set to form government after YSRCP's dismal showing
Andhra Pradesh Election 2024 Winners List: Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's TDP is allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party and actor Pawan Kalyan's Janasena Party, with exit polls predicting a big win for the alliance. Opposing the alliance are the Congress, and the YSR Congress Party expected to register single-digit win in the state.
Pawan Kalyan 'man of the match' in NDA victory in Andhra Pradesh
Pawan Kalyan of Janasena Party played a crucial role in forming an alliance between NDA partners TDP and BJP for the Andhra Pradesh polls, leading to significant victories.
Pithapuram Assembly Election Result: Pawan Kalyan likely to cruise to victory with almost 70,000 vote lead
The Pithapuram constituency went to polling in the fourth phase of the Assembly elections on May 13. Candidates in the fray for the East Godavari subsect include the Congress' Madepalli Satyananda Rao, the Bahujan Samaj Party's Bulli Raju Prattipati. Held by the YSRCP's Pendem Dorababu, the seat looks to be out of the YS Jagan-led party's grip amid a dismal showing in this year's elections.
Chandrababu Naidu’s comeback journey from defeat and arrest to TDP's major victory in Andhra Pradesh assembly elections
Born on April 20, 1950 at Naravaripalli in undivided Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu started his more than four-decade long political career on the student politics platform at Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati.
AP Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: Major upset predicted in Andhra Pradesh, TDP+ seen getting huge mandate
Exit polls for the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections, held alongside Lok Sabha polls, will be declared soon by various media organizations. In 2019, YSRCP won 151 seats while the TDP secured victory in just 23 seats.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy on foreign trip with family
Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy went on a foreign holiday after the state elections. He was seen off at Gannavaram airport by Bapatla MP Nandigam Suresh, Housing Minister Jogi Ramesh, and other ruling party leaders.
Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh records 78.3% voter turnout, Odisha logs 73.9%
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha's elections recorded 78.3% and 73.9% voter turnout. Key voters included Governor S Abdul Nazeer, CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu. TDP contested 144 Assembly seats.
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