TDP QUITTING NDA
Budget 2024: Modi 3.0 may have to redo the Budget math to provide more money to Naidu & Nitish-ruled states
Union Budget: Following recent Indian election results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reasserts control over the federal government. Despite depending on various allies for support, none have significant ministerial roles. The focus shifts to relations between New Delhi and influential state governments, with demands for increased federal funds. The upcoming budget will reveal potential shifts in India's policy landscape.
Andhra special status back on table as TDP holds key to NDA government formation
Besides cabinet positions, the unresolved issue of 'special status' versus 'special package' for Andhra Pradesh is back on the negotiating table, with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) playing a crucial role in the formation of the next NDA government. The significance of this battle for Chandrababu Naidu is immense.
TDP's choices for cabinet signal Chandrababu Naidu's New Delhi approach
Chandrababu Naidu signals values of good work ethic and education by selecting young, well-educated representatives for Union Cabinet from TDP party.
33 first-timers in Modi 3.0; 6 from well-known political families
Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and HD Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).
Fadnavis' offer to quit not discussed in NDA meeting: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar confirmed that Devendra Fadnavis' offer to resign as deputy chief minister due to BJP's poor performance in the state was not discussed at the NDA meeting in Delhi. Key allies TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar endorsed PM Narendra Modi as the NDA leader. Pawar stated that Fadnavis' resignation is an internal BJP matter, following BJP's reduced seat tally in Maharashtra and Fadnavis' announcement to focus on organisational roles ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
Expect market to consolidate for some time: Vikas Khemani
So, I guess the frothy valuation stocks will come down, corrections will happen. Markets might consolidate for some time and to some extent it is healthy. Also, probably we will have a strong opposition so we will have to see what kind of reforms government is able to carry out in further.
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Lok Sabha elections: Unemployment, water crisis top issues in Kurnool; in Tirupati polarisation and corruption wary YSRCP
Kurnool Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh will see a three-way contest in the upcoming 2024 general elections. With historical significance and facing issues like water scarcity and unemployment, the YSRCP and TDP are key players. Meanwhile, in Tirupati, the BJP and YSRCP are set to battle it out amidst cleanliness accolades.
TDP quitting NDA in 2018 not a mistake: Ex-Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju
Telugu Desam Party quitting NDA in 2018 was not a mistake, senior party leader and former Civil Aviation Minister P Ashok Gajapati Raju has said. The regional party rejoining the alliance (NDA) was justified as BJP is saying it would do "something" for Andhra Pradesh, he added.
Janasena party fields Vallabhaneni Balashowry for Machilipatnam LS segment
Pawan Kalyan appointed Vallabhaneni Balashowry as Janasena's Lok Sabha candidate in Machilipatnam. TDP, BJP, and Janasena form NDA in Andhra Pradesh for upcoming elections, with TDP allocated 144 Assembly and 17 Lok Sabha seats.
TDP announces final list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh
The TDP on Friday announced its final list of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh, which included a YSR Congress MP, who joined the party recently. TDP fielded M Srinivasulu Reddy from Ongole, who recently quit the ruling YSRCP.
TDP & Jana Sena to contest 8 Lok Sabha, 30 Assembly Seats
The BJP, TDP, and Jana Sena have finalized an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections, with TDP agreeing to leave eight LS seats and 30 assembly seats for the BJP and Jana Sena. The alliance comes after back-and-forth meetings between Home Minister Amit Shah and TDP president Chandra Babu Naidu. TDP was previously part of the NDA but quit over the demand for special status to Andhra Pradesh. The seat-sharing modalities will be discussed further.
Eyeing 400-plus seats, BJP courts new allies as BJD, TDP set to join NDA
The old BJP-led grouping in the Atal-Advani era is reshaping as many of its erstwhile allies return to meet its ambitious target of 400+ seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. BJP had a clear majority in 2014 with 282 seats, but it followed the coalition dharma and inducted members from alliance parties like SAD, TDP, and Shiv Sena. However, these NDA partners had little say in the Modi government, leading to fissures in the Assembly elections between BJP and its allies in various states.
In run-up to simultaneous Assembly & Lok Sabha polls, YSRCP and TDP in touch with BJP for alliance
As Andhra Pradesh gears up for simultaneous Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, the ruling YSRCP and rival TDP are in talks with the BJP for potential alliances. Amid speculation following TDP supremo Naidu's meeting with BJP leader Amit Shah, sources suggest a possible alliance announcement soon. The delay in TDP's candidate list release is attributed to ongoing alliance negotiations.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu turns to Hindutva to stay relevant
The former chief minister has in fact accused the government led by chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of spearheading the attacks on Hindu temples, while his party has alleged an increase in religious conversions ever since the devout Christian came to power in May 2019.
What is left of NDA after Akali Dal, Shiv Sena exit: Saamana
An editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said it was surprising that NDA's "last pillar" Shiromani Akali Dal was not stopped from severing ties with the alliance.
Won't join NDA for 2019 elections: Chandrababu Naidu
He said the party's no-confidence motion against the government was a battle of "morality versus majority".
Why Chandrababu Naidu left is a surprise, he shouldn’t have quit NDA: Rajnath Singh
If there are big incidents and violence in states, it is natural for the Centre to seek reports. It’s nothing new. India’s character is of cooperative federalism.
TDP leaving NDA unfortunate, guided by politics: Amit Shah to Andhra Pradesh CM
The BJP President Amit Shah said that the TDP's decision to walk out of the alliance was unilateral, unfortunate and driven by political compulsions, not development.
In blow to Modi government, TDP quits NDA; moves no-confidence motion
The TDP, which is in power in the state, had yesterday offered to back the YSR Congress' no-confidence motion but said it withdrew the support as it smelt a nexus between it and the BJP.
Know all about the no-confidence motion and how it can impact Modi
The YSR Congress has proposed a no-confidence motion against the NDA government on the issue of granting special category status to Andhra Pradesh.
Exit NDA? TDP set to back no-trust motion against Modi government
"We will support a no-confidence motion, whoever moves it. We will be ready for that and our 16-17 MPs will fully support that. We will co-operate with whoever fights for the state s rights," Naidu told the state Assembly
TDP decision to quit Union ministry wasn’t a surprise for BJP
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called upon Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidutried to broker peace.
Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRC interested in no-trust motion against NDA; may ask MPs to quit
YSR Congress, which ran neck-and-neck with TDP-BJP in voting percentage in the 2014 Lok Sabha and assembly polls, is in a position to give TDP a run for its money in 2019 elections.
TDP to pull out of NDA, two ministers likely to resign tomorrow: Reports
According to news reports, Andhra CM may announce quitting NDA in a press conference tomorrow morning. Two ministers in the union govt may also tender their resign.
Special status for Andhra Pradesh: TDP likely to snap ties with BJP, two ministers may quit Modi cabinet
At the TDP legislature party meeting in Vijayawada on Tuesday, all 125 MLAs and 34 MLCs, barring six absentees, pushed for ending the alliance with BJP, sources said.
Chandrababu Naidu's TDP to stay in NDA, push Centre for more funds
Andhra Pradesh's ruling party feels the state got a "raw deal" in the last full-year Budget presented by FM Arun Jaitley on February 1.
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