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Third Eye: YSRCP's support for Om Birla, the 'emergency boy,' and good friends in Parliament
In recent political developments, the support extended to Om Birla for the post of Speaker by four YSRCP MPs has stirred tensions within the TDP.Meanwhile, BJP organised events across Karnataka on Wednesday, commemorating the challenges its leaders faced during the Emergency imposed 49 years ago. Additionally, the surprising camaraderie between Union Minister Anupriya Patel and NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, despite their positions in opposing political factions, underscores a rare instance of bipartisan friendship in Parliament.
Third Eye: Party offices shift, yoga struggles, and RaGa's farewell
The electoral meltdown of BJD, AIADMK, and YSRCP has led to the risk of losing their party offices in Parliament House. TDP and JDU, with their BJP allies, qualify for prime office slots. Top Maharashtra politicians participated in the International Yoga Day event in Mumbai, but faced difficulties in basic postures. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sent a goodbye letter to the people of Wayanad, praising his sister Priyanka Gandhi's victory and expressing confidence in her performance as MP.
Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister Naidu announces Rs 5 lakh aid, monthly pension for woman "harassed" by previous YSRCP govt
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced financial assistance and monthly pension for a woman from Kakinada allegedly harassed by the YSRCP government. Arudhra met with the Naidu to explain the difficulties faced, including legal battles over property disposal for her daughter's medical expenses. Naidu assured her of government support in her legal cases and denounced the alleged harassment by the former government.
Ram Mohan Naidu, blend of loyalty to TDP and commitment to public service
Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu's journey from a young leader to the 'youngest-ever Central Cabinet Minister' showcases loyalty to TDP and commitment to public service.
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.
"Even Jagan Mohan Reddy will face consequences...," says TDP leader
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in alliance with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party contested the Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls and Lok Sabha elections. The alliance performed strongly, securing 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The TDP won 16 seats, BJP three and JanaSena Party two.
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Chandrababu Naidu won't take oath on June 9 as Andhra CM, plans a different date
After securing victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, N. Chandrababu Naidu is now expected to be sworn in as chief minister on June 12. Originally scheduled for June 9, the ceremony is likely to be postponed to allow Naidu to attend Narendra Modi's third-term swearing-in as Prime Minister, set for a day earlier. Naidu intends to take his oath in Amaravati, his envisioned capital project that was halted by the YSRCP government, as per the report.
Jagan Mohan Reddy must rebuild party, lie low with strategic silence: Analyst
Following a defeat in Andhra Pradesh polls, YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy may lie low for a year to rebuild the party, as noted by political observers.
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.
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.
Video: YSRCP leader involved in 'thappad baazi' with voter at Andhra Pradesh's Guntur polling booth
AP Elections 2024: VS Shivakumar and a voter at a polling booth in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has caused a stir. Video footage circulating online depicts the leader involved in a physical confrontation with the voter, highlighting tensions surrounding the ongoing election process. The YSRCP is contesting in all 175 Assembly seats and 25 Lok Sabha segments. Under a seat-sharing agreement among NDA partners, the TDP has been allocated 144 Assembly and 17 Lok Sabha seats, while the BJP is contesting six Lok Sabha and 10 Assembly seats. The Janasena party, led by actor Pawan Kalyan, is contesting two Lok Sabha and 21 Assembly seats.
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.
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.
Andhra post-poll violence: EC directs MHA to retain 25 companies of central forces post counting
The Election Commission directed the Union home ministry to retain 25 companies of central forces in Andhra Pradesh after post-poll violence incidents. The EC conveyed its displeasure at Nirvanchan Sadan and summoned state officials for explanations. Chief secretary, DGP, and SPs were tasked to take pre-emptive measures. The poll authority sought explanations from state officials.
Lok Sabha polls: EC summons Andhra chief secretary, DGP over poll violence
In its communication to the state officials, the poll panel reminded them that the model code of conduct (MCC) is still in effect. It also pointed out how the commission has repeatedly emphasised that there is no scope of violence in democracy.
EC summons Andhra chief secretary, DGP over post-poll violence in state
The Election Commission of India has summoned the state's chief secretary and DGP to explain the administration's failure to contain post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh. The EC has reminded the state government of the Model Code of Conduct and asked the officials to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
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.
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.
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 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.
BJP, TDP, YSRCP failed to deliver on promises to Andhra Pradesh: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Modi govt for failing Andhra Pradesh. He highlights unfulfilled promises, lack of special status, and slow project progress. Ramesh vows to bring justice through Congress-INDIA coalition in upcoming elections.
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 Pradesh Land Titling Act takes away people's lands, alleges Chandrababu Naidu
N Chandrababu Naidu pledges to repeal AP Land Titling Act, accusing CM Reddy of land seizure. Naidu promises job creation and unemployment allowance. Elections for 25 Lok Sabha seats and 175 Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh on May 13, results on June 4.
How Khammam went from being just another seat to being a VVIP one
Once upon a time, Khammam used to be just another Lok Sabha seat. Then at one point, one after another, all of the Gandhis got invitations to fight from there. This suddenly elevated the seat's stature substantially, with local leaders making a dash for tickets from there.
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.
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