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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.
Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT
Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Armed with World Bank and Stanford cred, Nara Lokesh poised for key role in Andhra's development
In the earlier TDP government between 2014 and 2019, Lokesh served as minister for Information Technology, and he has been inducted again as a minister into the new NDA govt in the state. Lokesh, who has an MBA degree from Stanford, also worked briefly in the World Bank's e-governance initiative before plunging into Andhra Pradesh politics.
Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister; Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh take oath as ministers
Chandrababu Naidu Oath Ceremony: Nara Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after a landslide victory in the Assembly elections, marking his fourth term. The TDP-led NDA coalition won 164 of 175 seats, defeating the incumbent YSRCP. Naidu’s administration faces significant fiscal challenges, needing over ₹10,000 crore by July to fulfill various financial commitments, including social pensions and salaries. Naidu’s six major campaign promises aim to boost welfare, but the overall cost of these schemes is estimated at ₹97,000 crore. Securing central assistance and boosting state revenues are key priorities.
N Chandrababu Naidu's family's wealth surges Rs 1,225 crore as Heritage Foods shares double in 12 days
Chandrababu Naidu's family's wealth surges with Heritage Foods shares rising over 105%. Naidu's party, Telugu Desam Party, wins big in Andhra Pradesh elections.
Joined NDA unconditionally before polls, will continue in it: Nara Lokesh
TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh reaffirmed party's commitment to NDA and Narendra Modi's leadership, emphasizing unconditional support before elections and moving forward. Lokesh vouched for Modi as Prime Minister, highlighting the need for symbiotic relationship with Central government for Andhra Pradesh's development.
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Chandrababu Naidu family's fortune up by Rs 858 crore as Heritage Foods stock soars 64% in 5 days
On Friday, shares of Heritage Foods hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 661.75 on the BSE. On the day before the final phase of polling and the exit polls, the stock had ended at Rs 402.80. The stock gave a stellar show between June 3 and June 7.
No strings attached support to NDA, but we expect help for Andhra's development: Nara Lokesh
Telugu Desam Party extends unconditional support to NDA, seeking Centre's backing for Andhra Pradesh's development as an electronics manufacturing hub, automotive cluster, and port-rich coastline. N Chandrababu Naidu's son Nara Lokesh emphasises on private investment attraction, government decisions, and winning Mangalgiri for the first time since 1985. TDP seeks Centre's support for commitments made during Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation, without demanding special status.
With BJP falling short of majority, Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu return as kingmakers
After 27 years, as the election results poured in on Tuesday, it became clear that Naidu, now 74, is back in his old avatar – of being the kingmaker. TDP has emerged the second-largest party in the NDA with 16 LS seats and cornered 134 of 175 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh. Result: BJP needs Naidu’s support at the Centre, but he does not need them in the state. He is a kingmaker now.
Uncertainty over capital city stares at Andhra Pradesh as Hyderabad set to cease to be joint capital
Hyderabad, the joint capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is set to cease as the capital city on June 2, 2024. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandated that Hyderabad would be the common capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding 10 years. However, the situation remains uncertain due to conflicting stances and initiatives between the ruling YSRCP and opposition TDP.
Will Mangalagiri weavers spin favourabe poll narrative for Chandrababu's son Lokesh this time
Approaching May 13 election outcome holds crucial governance impact and future prospects, reflecting the electorate's yearning for capital benefits, highlighting the unique resilience of local businesses amidst political shifts and economic challenges in Mangalagiri.
Wives launch campaign blitz for high-profile leaders in Andhra Pradesh
YS Bharathi Reddy, wife of Jagan Mohan Reddy, held a campaign on Sunday in Pulivendula assembly constituency from where the YSR Congress chief is contesting, while the latter is busy touring the state canvassing for the party's candidates. She went door-to-door, meeting people and discussing issues of the constituency.
Meet Chandrababu Naidu's son Nara Lokesh: Family, Assets, poltical life, and other details
Nara Lokesh, son of N Chandrababu Naidu, declared family assets worth Rs 542.7 crore and contests in Mangalagiri. Lok Sabha polls to be held on May 13.
Prasanth Kishor's meeting with Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Andhra elections fuels speculations
Election strategist Prasanth Kishor met TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu here on Saturday. However, it was not clear what the agenda was, and it raised eyebrows among political circles in Andhra Pradesh. Kishor, TDP general secretary Lokesh and three more persons landed at Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada around 3 pm today in a private jet.
AP govt 'manipulating' system to prevent Chandrababu Naidu from going to masses: Nara Lokesh
Lokesh challenged the YSRC government to present any new evidence against him and his father in the Skill Development Corporation Scam case, FiberNet case of the Inner Ring Road case. Expressing concern over Naidu's health condition, the former minister claimed that the TDP chief has lost 6 kg after going to the prison and said his father suffers from a congenital heart condition.
Nara Lokesh alleges "undeniable and immediate threat" to Chandrababu Naidu's life in jail
Nara Lokesh, the general secretary of the TDP, has claimed that there is an immediate threat to the life of his father and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in jail. He cited health reasons, contaminated water, infections, and lack of medical assistance as the main concerns. Lokesh alleged that Naidu is facing a dire situation and is being deliberately harmed. Naidu's wife and daughter-in-law also expressed concerns over his well-being. The TDP state president has demanded that Naidu's personal doctors be allowed to examine his health in prison. Naidu is under judicial remand for alleged misappropriation of funds.
TDP leader Nara Lokesh meeting with Amit Shah raises speculation on alliance talks
Speculation about a possible alliance between the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been fueled by a recent meeting between TDP leader Nara Lokesh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The arrest of TDP leader N. Chandra Babu Naidu has raised suspicions that it was orchestrated by the central government.
Andhra Pradesh CID commences interrogation of TDP leader Lokesh in Inner Ring Road scam case
The CID named Lokesh as accused number 14 (A-14) in the case. Meanwhile, the CID had exempted Lokesh from bringing Heritage Foods Ltd's bank account details though it initially asked him to do so in the notice.
Conspiracy hatched to end TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu's life in jail, alleges son Nara Lokesh
He is currently serving a 14-day remand in the Rajamahendravaram central prison. "Remand prisoner Ganjeti Veera Venkata Satyanarayana from Dowleswaram, Rajamundry Rural Mandal succumbed to dengue. Conspiracies have been plotted to subject Babu (Chandrababu) to suffer a similar fate," said Lokesh in a post on social media platform X.
All-party meet: TDP raises issue of Naidu's arrest amid protest by YSR Congress
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) plans to raise the issue of its leader's arrest by the Andhra Pradesh Police in Parliament. TDP MP Ram Mohan Naidu stated that they will also seek measures to fast-track criminal cases involving politicians. The YSR Congress, in power in the state, objected to these claims and maintained that the law has taken its course in the corruption case. Naidu's arrest is related to an alleged multi-crore corruption scam involving misappropriation of funds.
'No government pressure': Andhra CID denies any vendetta in Chandrababu Naidu's arrest
Chandrababu Naidu's son and TDP leader Nara Lokesh has been in Delhi for the past couple of days and has accused the Andhra government of political vendetta against his father. The state CID team on Sunday held a press conference in Delhi to present the investigation in the skill development scam.
TDP to keep equal distance from both NDA, INDIA blocs: Nara Lokesh
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary Nara Lokesh has stated that the party remains neutral and stands for the rights of the Telugu people, distancing itself from both the ruling BJP and the opposition alliance. Lokesh is in Delhi to seek support for his father, former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who was arrested in a Skill Development scam. Despite the support from other opposition leaders, TDP has maintained a cautious stance and has not reached out to any BJP leaders for assistance.
Chandrababu Naidu arrest to be raised in Parliament during special session, says son Nara Lokesh
Lokesh said his party will take up the issue of the “wrongful arrest” in Parliament. The CID had arrested Naidu in an alleged Skill Development scam, which dates back to his tenure as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. The state government under Naidu had started a programme with Siemens and Designtech to train employable youth in tech skills. Lokesh says the project was already being implemented in six other states.
Any party willing to fight Jagan welcome to join hands: TDP's Nara Lokesh
The arrest of TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu by Andhra Pradesh Police is seen as an attempt by the chief minister to hinder the party's election campaign, according to TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh. Lokesh also raised concerns about the slow progress in criminal cases against Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Naidu will come out clean, he will be standing example for incorruptible politician: Nara Lokesh
Nara Lokesh, the General Secretary of the Telugu Desam Party, has expressed strong support for his father and former Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently in judicial custody over an alleged Skill Development Corporation scam. Lokesh believes that his father will be proven innocent and will serve as an example of an incorruptible politician.
Arrested TDP chief's son Nara Lokesh in Delhi to seek legal advice
The TDP president has filed two pleas in the High Court. One seeking quashing of the case and another is a bail plea and both are likely to come up for hearing in the High Court next week. A court in Vijayawada on September 12 had rejected the house custody plea filed by the TDP chief.
Ex-CM Chandrababu Naidu's arrest just a 'speed breaker' for TDP, says son Lokesh
The arrest and remand of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is seen as a temporary setback for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), according to Naidu's son and TDP General Secretary N Lokesh. Lokesh stated that the TDP has faced many crises in the past and this is just a "speed breaker."
Nara Lokesh promises Islamic Bank on coming to power in Andhra Pradesh
The second-in-command of the principal opposition party in Andhra Pradesh recalled that Minorities Corporation was founded by former Chief Minister and founder of TDP, late N T Rama Rao.
Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna faints during TDP’s Yuva Galam rally
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna fainted during TDP’s Yuva Galam rally in Kuppam in Chittoor on Friday and was rushed to the hospital immediately.
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