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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.
Overconfidence or ignorance? BJP's disregard for ground reality could be the real reason behind below-par performance
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) approached the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with high hopes. The slogan "Ab ki baar 400 paar" reflected the party's belief in not only securing a majority but achieving a substantial win once again. They did secure the majority, but it didn't quite meet their lofty expectations. This election turned out to be a surprising outcome with the BJP-led NDA winning 292 seats and the Opposition INDIA bloc securing 232 seats out of the total 543.
Lok Sabha Polls: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana help BJP recover losses elsewhere
The Lok Sabha election in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana saw the NDA capturing 31 out of 42 seats, with TDP winning 16 seats in Andhra Pradesh. BJP won three seats, Janasena Party secured two seats, and the INDIA alliance failed to win any seats in the state.
Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP brings saffron wave to Andhra-Telangana
The Lok Sabha polls in formerly undivided Andhra Pradesh have significantly boosted the BJP's fortunes in the southern states. The NDA coalition performed exceptionally well, capturing 31 out of 42 seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The success can be attributed to former undivided Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP), an NDA ally, which secured 16 out of 25 seats in the Andhra LS polls. Additionally, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's Janasena Party, an NDA ally, won two seats. The rival YSRCP, currently in power in the state, only managed to secure four seats. The Congress-led INDI-alliance failed to secure any seats in the state.
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.
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.
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NDA ahead in Andhra, Karnataka, DMK and Congress on way for a repeat of 2019
In Andhra Pradesh, the NDA was leading in 20 of the 25 Lok Sabha polls. While N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP was ahead in 15 seats, allies BJP and Janasena Party were leading in three and two seats, respectively. Ruling YSRCP candidates were leading in the rest.
More than 11,000 poll-related seizure FIRs registered in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, the Election Commission oversaw the registration of 11,249 seizure FIRs, amounting to Rs 483 crore in cash, liquor, drugs, and other items. Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena shared data revealing election-related violence, including deaths and injuries, with notable cases of poll violations like EVM smashing and agent kidnapping.
SC bars YSRCP MLA accused of smashing EVM from entering counting station on June 4
On Monday, the Supreme Court prohibited YSR Congress Party MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy, who is accused of vandalizing an EVM at a polling station, from accessing the vote counting venue of the Macherla assembly constituency on June 4.
Andhra Pradesh Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: NDA to win 21-25 seats, predicts ABP News-C Voter exit poll, with INDIA bloc set for a duck
Exit Polls 2024 Andhra Pradesh News Live: According to the Election Commission, 454 candidates contested for the 25 Lok Sabha seats and 2,387 did so in the Assembly polls. In the Telugu state, the Bharatiya Janata Party has allied with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and actor Pawan Kalyan's Janasena. Contesting against them are the Congress and the YSR Congress Party.
HC grants interim protection from arrest to YSRCP MLA who smashed EVM
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Macherla YSRCP MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy, who is accused of smashing an EVM on polling day, till June 6 due to his candidacy in the Assembly election. The court issued restrictions to prevent any criminal activity and ensure public tranquility.
Andhra Pradesh police teams on hunt for YSRCP MLA who damaged EVM
Andhra Pradesh CEO Mukesh Kumar Meena disclosed the formation of police teams to arrest YSRCP MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy, who vandalised an EVM. Reddy, named accused number one, was identified through footage. The Election Commission instructed the police chief to take strict action against Reddy. On Tuesday, the Election Commission directed Andhra Pradesh police chief Harish Kumar Gupta to take stringent criminal against the MLA.
2024 Elections BJP Candidates Analysis: Over 25% of BJP's Lok Sabha candidates are defectors
In the realm of Indian politics, party-switching among leaders is a common occurrence, especially during election seasons. However, the BJP's candidate list for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls stands out due to the sheer volume of such defections. Remarkably, nearly a quarter of the BJP's candidates, 106 out of 435, are individuals who have joined the saffron party in the last decade. According to a TOI report, 90 of these candidates have made the switch in just the past five years. This unprecedented influx of defectors highlights a significant trend in the party's strategy for the elections.
Rajahmundry braces for 3-way contest between Congress' Raju, BJP's Purandeswari and YSRCP's Srinivas
Rajahmundry is one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state of Andhra Pradesh. As per the announcement made by the Election Commission of India on March 16, Rajahmundry will undergo voting in the 4th phase of the 2024 general elections i.e. May 13. The date of vote counting is June 4.
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.
Went to support my friend: Allu Arjun after being booked for alleged election code violation
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has confirmed that he went to support his friend and YSRCP constituency candidate, S Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy, in the Nandyal district, despite being booked for violating the Model Code of Conduct. Arjun, who was arrested for violating the Code of Conduct, stated that he remains neutral and supports his people, including Janasena Party founder Pawan Kalyan, his friend Ravi, and his father-in-law, Mr. Reddy.
Lok Sabha Elections: Phase 4 sees over 66% voting; record 38% turnout in Srinagar
With the conclusion of this round, polling for general elections has crossed the halfway mark as it is completed in 23 states/UTs and 379 Lok Sabha constituencies out of 543.
Andhra Pradesh polls: High-decibel campaign ends, polling on May 13
High-decibel campaign for May 13 Lok Sabha and Assembly polls ended. Andhra Pradesh CEO shared election details. YSRCP, TDP, Janasena leaders in fray. NDA, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh campaigning.
Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections: Visakhapatnam to witness a 3-corner contest
Ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP's) candidate Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi faces a tough battle in Visakhapatnam against Telugu Desam Party's Sri Bharat and Congress's P Sathyanarayana Reddy. Botsa Lakshmi is the wife of the State Education Minister and YSRCP senior leader, Botsa Satyanarayana.
Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency, a battlefield for two brothers
The Vijayawada Parliamentary constituency is set for a fierce battle between brothers K Srinivas of YSRCP and K Sivanath of TDP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Srinivas, a seasoned politician, shifted to YSRCP due to differences within TDP, notably over his replacement by Sivanath as the candidate. The constituency holds significant Assembly seats. Despite Srinivas's past electoral success and development efforts, locals express concerns over BJP's treatment of Andhra Pradesh, particularly regarding promised special status and tax revenues.
Andhra Pradesh set to go for Lok Sabha, assembly polls in single phase
AP Congress president and Jagan's sister YS Sharmila (Kadapa) and BJP state chief Purandeswari (Rajamahendravaram), among others, are in Lok Sabha poll fray. The YSRCP is contesting in all 175 Assembly seats and 25 Lok Sabha segments in the state. As part of a seat sharing deal among NDA partners, the TDP was allocated 144 Assembly and 17 Lok Sabha constituencies while the BJP will contest from six Lok Sabha and 10 Assembly seats.
Allu Arjun to be arrested? ‘Pushpa’ star faces FIR for violating poll code of conduct
On Saturday, officials in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, pressed charges against Tollywood actor Allu Arjun for visiting the home of his friend, YSRCP MLA Silpa Ravi, causing a massive gathering of thousands of people on the streets, which directly violated the MCC. Allegedly, the MLA invited the 'Pushpa' actor without securing permission from the RO Nandyala for such a public assembly.
Will make Geetha as deputy CM, says Jagan Reddy appealing voters to reject Pawan Kalyan
Jagan Mohan Reddy campaigns for YSRCP in Pithapuram, endorsing V Geetha for deputy CM if they win. Criticizes Pawan Kalyan, accuses Chandrababu Naidu of spreading misinformation, and urges voters to reject TDP, BJP, and Janasena for continued development.
YSRCP, TDP, Janasena are 'B' team of BJP in Andhra Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi
Invoking the name of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), Rahul Gandhi said the former's marathon political walkathon (padayatra) across Andhra Pradesh was the inspiration for his nationwide Bharat Jodo Yatra.
"I can say with confidence...": PM Modi predicts NDA sweep in Andhra, Telangana; says never considered Jagan as ally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in a clean sweep for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh, stating that he never considered Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy as an ally. In an interview, PM Modi said that the current YSRCP government in the state led by Jagan Mohan Reddy wouldn't be re-elected, citing the state's economic challenges. He emphasized that the BJP and TDP are fighting the elections as partners in the NDA, with actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's JanaSena Party also supporting them.
Andhra's last Congress CM returns from 'exile' with BJP ticket to contest Rajampet Lok Sabha seat
Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy assumed office after the tragic death of Dr. YS Rajasekhar Reddy in a helicopter crash in 2019. Later, he established the Jai Samaikyandhra Party (JSP) ahead of the 2014 general elections. However, he refrained from participating in the elections, and JSP failed to secure any seats as the electoral competition mainly centered around the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in the newly formed state.
Water woes and anti-incumbency fuel some hope for BJP in Rajampet
Water crisis in Rajampet spurs anti-incumbency, benefiting BJP alliance with TDP and Jana Sena. Legal hurdles plague Avulapalli project. Kiran Kumar Reddy's political transition influences Rajampet's voter dynamics.
Vijayasai Reddy vows to develop Nellore LS segment into model constituency
V Vijayasai Reddy plans to develop Nellore Lok Sabha into a model area like Tarlapudi village, focusing on infrastructure. He aims to win the seat, driven by a strong sense of duty towards his native region.
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