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N Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), was sworn in as the fourth chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Along with Mr. Naidu's son Nara Lokesh, Ally and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan were among the twenty-four leaders who swore in as state ministers. Watch in for more details!

TDP's Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as Andhra Pradesh's CM; PM Modi, NDA allies present

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister; PM Modi, NDA allies present

Telugu Desam Party Chief N Chandrababu Naidu took oath as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. He was sworn in as Andhra's CM for the fourth time. PM Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda and several other leaders attended the oath-taking ceremony.

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Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as Andhra Pradesh chief minister for the third time on Wednesday (June 12) at 9.27 am (IST), the chief minister's office of the south Indian state&nbsp;informed on Saturday. The oath ceremony is scheduled to take place near Kesarapalli IT Park, Gannavaram, Krishna District.&nbsp;

Naidu first became the CM in 1995 and went on to rule till 2004. He was replaced by the late YS Rajasekhar Reddy.

Naidu will become the chief minister again after a gap of five years.&nbsp;

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Results of Andhra Pradesh Assembly election, which were held along with Lok Sabha polls,&nbsp; were announced on June 4. TDP registered an emphatic win, with the party along with its partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Jana Sena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;winning 164 out of 175 assembly seats in the state. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) won 11 seats.&nbsp;

Recent media reports, citing a senior TDP leader on condition of anonymity, said that the BJP and Jana Sena Party would join the Naidu cabinet. However, there's no confirmation yet on the seat-sharing scenario.&nbsp;

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"In all probability, Jana Sena Party president and actor Pawan Kalyan, who got elected from Pithapuram assembly constituency with a huge majority, will be offered deputy chief minister post apart from cabinet berths to his senior colleague Nadendla Manohar and a couple of other party MLAs," Hindustan Times reported citing a TDP leader.&nbsp;

Naidu is poised to make history as the first Andhra Pradesh CM to win a fourth term, surpassing the mark set by his father-in-law and TDP founder, NT Rama Rao, who served as chief minister of the then-united Andhra Pradesh three times.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as Andhra Pradesh chief minister for the third time on Wednesday (June 12) at 9.27 am (IST), the chief minister's office of the south Indian state informed on Saturday.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as Andhra Pradesh chief minister for the third time on Wednesday (June 12) at 9.27 am (IST), the chief minister's office of the south Indian state informed on Saturday. The oath ceremony is scheduled to take place near Kesarapalli IT Park, Gannavaram, Krishna District. Naidu first became the CM in 1995 and went on to rule till 2004. He was replaced by the late YS Rajasekhar Reddy. Naidu will become the chief minister again after a gap of five years. Also read: Delhi water crisis: Atishi blasts Haryana government as blame game continues TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra Pradesh CM on 12th June at 9.27 am near Kesarapalli IT Park, Gannavaram, Krishna District: CMO, Andhra Pradesh pic.twitter.com/ysMQ34Iu0j — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024 × Results of Andhra Pradesh Assembly election, which were held along with Lok Sabha polls, were announced on June 4. TDP registered an emphatic win, with the party along with its partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Jana Sena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 164 out of 175 assembly seats in the state. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) won 11 seats. Recent media reports, citing a senior TDP leader on condition of anonymity, said that the BJP and Jana Sena Party would join the Naidu cabinet. However, there's no confirmation yet on the seat-sharing scenario. Also read: INDIA bloc offered PM post to Nitish Kumar claims JD (U) leader, Congress reacts "In all probability, Jana Sena Party president and actor Pawan Kalyan, who got elected from Pithapuram assembly constituency with a huge majority, will be offered deputy chief minister post apart from cabinet berths to his senior colleague Nadendla Manohar and a couple of other party MLAs," Hindustan Times reported citing a TDP leader. Naidu is poised to make history as the first Andhra Pradesh CM to win a fourth term, surpassing the mark set by his father-in-law and TDP founder, NT Rama Rao, who served as chief minister of the then-united Andhra Pradesh three times. (With inputs from agencies)

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra Pradesh CM on June 12

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Modi, along with NDA leaders including TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Chief Minister and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar, is expected to meet President Droupadi Murmu today to formally stake claim for government formation.

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The role of Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the establishment of the central government has come to light due to the fragmented mandate in the Lok Sabha election. The leaders' previous demands for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar to have special status are probably going to be revived in exchange.

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Five years after being swept out of power by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP, N Chandrababu Naidu, the Telugu Desam Party supremo&nbsp;who leads the NDA alliance in Andhra Pradesh, has pulled off a landslide victory along with the BJP and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party in the south Indian state’s assembly elections.

Wresting power from the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), the TDP has won 134 seats in the assembly, while the Jana Sena Party has 21 seats and the BJP 8, taking the total alliance tally to 163, leaving the YSRCP behind with just 12 seats in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;

Chandrababu Naidu is set to be sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. Now, eight months after receiving bail in the Skill Development Corporation Scam, the 74-year-old is back on top and could potentially play the kingmaker in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 too.&nbsp;

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<h2>Who is Chandrababu Naidu?&nbsp;</h2>

Chandrababu Naidu has previously served three terms as the chief minister of the south-Indian state, two in the era of united Andhra Pradesh- from 1995 to 2004, and one in 2014 after Telangana was carved out of the state.&nbsp;

He began his over four-decade-long political career as the local youth president of the Congress during the Emergency imposed by then prime minister Indira Gandhi and won a seat in the Andhra Pradesh state Assembly in 1978.&nbsp;

After he wed the daughter of film superstar NT Rama Rao – who founded the TDP and was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh three times, Naidu abandoned the Congress for TDP and built great influence in the party.

In 1995, Naidu rebelled against his father-in-law over the growing influence of NTR’s second wife Lakshmi Parvathi. He was then unanimously chosen as the TDP chief and took over as the chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh.

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During this period, Naidu emerged as the chief architect of modern Hyderabad, playing a key role in developing the hi-tech city and turning it into a major IT hub.

However, before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he broke away from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to join the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), but got defeated by the YSRCP, leaving Naidu politically marginalised.&nbsp;

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The lowest point in his career came when he was arrested in 2023 under the Skill Development Corporation Scam case by the YSRCP government. In its wake, Naidu joined the NDA alliance after much struggle as he had left both Modi and Amit Shah incensed prior to the 2019 polls.

Now, with the NDA alliance winning a slender majority at the Centre, political analysts have hinted at what would happen if Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, both belonging to the same school of politics, switch loyalties to the INDIA bloc. &nbsp;

The election results have presented an opportunity for Chandrababu Naidu to play kingmaker, as he did as United Front Convenor, considering his political opportunist image.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Five years after being swept out of power by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP, N Chandrababu Naidu, the Telugu Desam Party supremo who leads the NDA alliance in Andhra Pradesh, has pulled off a landslide victory along with the BJP and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party in the south Indian state’s assembly elections.

Five years after being swept out of power by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP, N Chandrababu Naidu, the Telugu Desam Party supremo who leads the NDA alliance in Andhra Pradesh, has pulled off a landslide victory along with the BJP and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party in the south Indian state’s assembly elections. Wresting power from the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), the TDP has won 134 seats in the assembly, while the Jana Sena Party has 21 seats and the BJP 8, taking the total alliance tally to 163, leaving the YSRCP behind with just 12 seats in Andhra Pradesh. Chandrababu Naidu is set to be sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. Now, eight months after receiving bail in the Skill Development Corporation Scam, the 74-year-old is back on top and could potentially play the kingmaker in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 too. Also read: Lok Sabha election Results 2024: Six leaders that emerged as biggest gainers Who is Chandrababu Naidu? Chandrababu Naidu has previously served three terms as the chief minister of the south-Indian state, two in the era of united Andhra Pradesh- from 1995 to 2004, and one in 2014 after Telangana was carved out of the state. He began his over four-decade-long political career as the local youth president of the Congress during the Emergency imposed by then prime minister Indira Gandhi and won a seat in the Andhra Pradesh state Assembly in 1978. After he wed the daughter of film superstar NT Rama Rao – who founded the TDP and was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh three times, Naidu abandoned the Congress for TDP and built great influence in the party. In 1995, Naidu rebelled against his father-in-law over the growing influence of NTR’s second wife Lakshmi Parvathi. He was then unanimously chosen as the TDP chief and took over as the chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh. Also read: Lok Sabha Polls: NDA's Ravindra Waikar beats Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate by JUST 48 votes in Mumbai North-West During this period, Naidu emerged as the chief architect of modern Hyderabad, playing a key role in developing the hi-tech city and turning it into a major IT hub. However, before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he broke away from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to join the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), but got defeated by the YSRCP, leaving Naidu politically marginalised. Watch this report: × The lowest point in his career came when he was arrested in 2023 under the Skill Development Corporation Scam case by the YSRCP government. In its wake, Naidu joined the NDA alliance after much struggle as he had left both Modi and Amit Shah incensed prior to the 2019 polls. Now, with the NDA alliance winning a slender majority at the Centre, political analysts have hinted at what would happen if Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, both belonging to the same school of politics, switch loyalties to the INDIA bloc. The election results have presented an opportunity for Chandrababu Naidu to play kingmaker, as he did as United Front Convenor, considering his political opportunist image. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Chandrababu Naidu, who beat Jagan Reddy with big win in Andhra Pradesh?

Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) impressive performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and Bharatiya Janata Party's poor show has put Chandrababu Naidu in the spotlight. His TDP,&nbsp;winning 16 seats in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh,&nbsp;is now National Democratic Alliance's second-largest party, only behind BJP.&nbsp;TDP is looking all set to exact its pound of flesh as it offers support to the NDA alliance and helps BJP materialise its Modi 3.0 ambition. It's important to note that Naidu is currently the hottest entity in Indian politics as rival INDIA bloc too seems to be making friendly overtures to him. So, it would be crucial for NDA to keep Naidu in good humour unless he may very well have all other options available to himself.

As of now, Naidu has stressed he will remain in NDA and even has handed over TDP's Letter Of Support to the BJP.

As per media reports, the TDP has put forward a list of five conditions that Naidu wants to be fulfilled in exchange for his support to the Modi 3.0 administration.

Watch:&nbsp;Election results 2024: Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge kingmakers

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Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh: This is a long-held demand of Naidu and the TDP chief even walked out of the NDA in 2018 over a disagreement over SCS. The status will help the state get preferential treatment from the union government, including more funds, more aid and income tax exemptions.

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Revival of Amravati: Naidu is expected to seek more central funds and support for the revival of Amravati as the state capital from the Modi 3.0 government. The project was stalled after he was defeated by Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress (YSRCP) in 2019.

Polavaram project: Naidu is also expected to seek support for the long-pending Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh. His TDP had vowed to revive the project in the election campaign.

Several portfolios in central government: Naidu is also expected to seek a fair share in the central governance, with several portfolios being on his demand list. According to reports, TDP has also asked for the speaker's post.

Big opportunity for Naidu's son Nara Lokesh: The Andhra Pradesh leader is also expected to use this opportunity to elevate his son and TDP's general secretary Nara Lokesh to the national stage.

(With inputs from agencies)

Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) impressive performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and Bharatiya Janata Party's poor show has put Chandrababu Naidu in the spotlight.

Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) impressive performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and Bharatiya Janata Party's poor show has put Chandrababu Naidu in the spotlight. His TDP, winning 16 seats in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, is now National Democratic Alliance's second-largest party, only behind BJP. TDP is looking all set to exact its pound of flesh as it offers support to the NDA alliance and helps BJP materialise its Modi 3.0 ambition. It's important to note that Naidu is currently the hottest entity in Indian politics as rival INDIA bloc too seems to be making friendly overtures to him. So, it would be crucial for NDA to keep Naidu in good humour unless he may very well have all other options available to himself. As of now, Naidu has stressed he will remain in NDA and even has handed over TDP's Letter Of Support to the BJP. As per media reports, the TDP has put forward a list of five conditions that Naidu wants to be fulfilled in exchange for his support to the Modi 3.0 administration. Watch: Election results 2024: Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge kingmakers × Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh: This is a long-held demand of Naidu and the TDP chief even walked out of the NDA in 2018 over a disagreement over SCS. The status will help the state get preferential treatment from the union government, including more funds, more aid and income tax exemptions. Also read: Lok Sabha election results 2024: What if 'kingmakers' Naidu, Nitish abandon NDA? Revival of Amravati: Naidu is expected to seek more central funds and support for the revival of Amravati as the state capital from the Modi 3.0 government. The project was stalled after he was defeated by Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress (YSRCP) in 2019. Polavaram project: Naidu is also expected to seek support for the long-pending Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh. His TDP had vowed to revive the project in the election campaign. Several portfolios in central government: Naidu is also expected to seek a fair share in the central governance, with several portfolios being on his demand list. According to reports, TDP has also asked for the speaker's post. Big opportunity for Naidu's son Nara Lokesh: The Andhra Pradesh leader is also expected to use this opportunity to elevate his son and TDP's general secretary Nara Lokesh to the national stage. (With inputs from agencies)

Naidu to exact his pound of flesh as TDP puts five key demands before NDA: Reports

Putting rumours to rest, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu has said that he will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), affirming that he is "a part of NDA".

"I have seen so many political changes in the country. I am in NDA. I am going to the NDA meeting. If there is anything else, we will report to you," Naidu said while addressing a press briefing in Vijaywada.

The speculations that TDP might switch allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) surfaced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed unexpected Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday (Jun 4) where the saffron party failed to receive a full majority.

This pushes the BJP into a situation where it will have to rely on the support of other parties in its coalition as it falls 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark.

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<h2>Naidu thanked the people of Andhra for their support</h2>

Naidu, extending heartfelt thanks to the people of Andhra Pradesh after winning the Assembly polls, said, "I haven't seen such a historical election. In this election people from the USA spending 5 lakhs rupees came and voted. Even the labourers working in other states have come to vote. These elections will be written in golden words".

"I urge all the people that they should constantly give us feedback during our governance. It will help us to give good governance. We will review everything after going to Delhi and coming back," he added.&nbsp;

He further slammed the YSR Congress Party stating that during their tenure extensive damage was caused in the state on&nbsp;economic and agricultural fronts.

Taking potshots at the five years of the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said, "The past five years of governance have inflicted damage equivalent to 30 years. The economy is in ruins, and the exact debt levels are unknown. Agriculture is suffering from severe water shortages. Farmers were unable to protest when sand was removed from their lands. Additionally, our workers were placed under house arrest."

"During assembly sessions, I encountered difficult situations, and many YSRCP leaders harassed me and my family. On that day, I vowed to return to the assembly with a super-majority. The public supported me and sent me back to the assembly. I have been responsible both in opposition and in power. We will meet your expectations," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Putting rumours to rest, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu has said that he will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), affirming that he is "a part of NDA".

Putting rumours to rest, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu has said that he will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), affirming that he is "a part of NDA". "I have seen so many political changes in the country. I am in NDA. I am going to the NDA meeting. If there is anything else, we will report to you," Naidu said while addressing a press briefing in Vijaywada. The speculations that TDP might switch allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) surfaced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed unexpected Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday (Jun 4) where the saffron party failed to receive a full majority. This pushes the BJP into a situation where it will have to rely on the support of other parties in its coalition as it falls 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark. Also read: Akhilesh Yadav: The man whose PDA stole the show from BJP in Hindu-dominated Uttar Pradesh Naidu thanked the people of Andhra for their support Naidu, extending heartfelt thanks to the people of Andhra Pradesh after winning the Assembly polls, said, "I haven't seen such a historical election. In this election people from the USA spending 5 lakhs rupees came and voted. Even the labourers working in other states have come to vote. These elections will be written in golden words". "I urge all the people that they should constantly give us feedback during our governance. It will help us to give good governance. We will review everything after going to Delhi and coming back," he added. He further slammed the YSR Congress Party stating that during their tenure extensive damage was caused in the state on economic and agricultural fronts. Taking potshots at the five years of the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said, "The past five years of governance have inflicted damage equivalent to 30 years. The economy is in ruins, and the exact debt levels are unknown. Agriculture is suffering from severe water shortages. Farmers were unable to protest when sand was removed from their lands. Additionally, our workers were placed under house arrest." "During assembly sessions, I encountered difficult situations, and many YSRCP leaders harassed me and my family. On that day, I vowed to return to the assembly with a super-majority. The public supported me and sent me back to the assembly. I have been responsible both in opposition and in power. We will meet your expectations," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu extends support to BJP, affirms 'I am in NDA'

As the Lok Sabha election results 2024 on Tuesday (June 4) gave a weak mandate for the governing National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has emerged as the man of the momemt.&nbsp;

Nitish is infamous for switching allegiances and joined the NDA barely five months ago. Nitish Kumar played a major role in setting up the INDIA alliance with other opposition leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, before leaving it abruptly.&nbsp;

<h2>INDIA bloc offers deputy PM seat to Nitish Kumar: Report</h2>

At the time of writing this, JD (U) is leading in 12 seats in Bihar, the eastern state where Nitish Kumar is currently the chief minister.

As per reports, the INDIA bloc has already started making overtures to Nitish Kumar and has offered him the deputy prime minister's post if he ditches the NDA and joins INDIA bloc.&nbsp;

The JDU is currently leading in 12&nbsp;seats. As per earlier reports, senior INDIA bloc leader Sharad Pawar had called up Nitish and discussed poll results with him.&nbsp;Pawar, however, rubbished&nbsp;the report later.

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Now, it would be interesting to see how Nitish Kumar goes about his business as he becomes much sought-after entity in Indian politics.&nbsp;

The NDA needs him to run a stable government at the centre. The NDA is currently hovering around 290-295 seats, just 20 seats above the majority mark of 272.&nbsp;

If Kumar ditches NDA, he would end up ruining the prospects of Modi 3.0, the name given to the possible third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

<h2>The&nbsp;Chandrababu Naidu factor</h2>

Nitish Kumar is not the BJP's only Achilles' heel.&nbsp;

Chandrababu Naidu, who also joined the NDA just months ago, is not new to dealing with the grand old party Congress.&nbsp;Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is expected to win 16 seats, having emerged crucial in helping NDA cross over the 272 mark.

Interestingly, Naidu was an NDA partner when Modi first stormed to victory in the 2014 elections but later he abandoned the bloc in 2018.&nbsp;

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Later,&nbsp;his TDP not only contested the Telangana Assembly polls in alliance with the Congress but even tried to stitch an Opposition alliance with the Congress ahead of 2019 polls.

Will history repeat itself? You never know.

<h2>The numbers game</h2>

If either of the two kingmakers end up ditching the NDA, it will leave Modi 3.0 hanging by a thread.&nbsp;

If both decide to shore up INDIA bloc, the world's biggest democracy may see a change in leadership after a decade.&nbsp;

If we take out TDP's 16 seats&nbsp;and JDU's 12 from NDA's 290&nbsp;tally, the alliance will very well fall short of the 272-majority mark, at the time of writing this.

As the Lok Sabha election results 2024 on Tuesday (June 4) gave a weak mandate for the governing National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has emerged as the man of the momemt.

As the Lok Sabha election results 2024 on Tuesday (June 4) gave a weak mandate for the governing National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has emerged as the man of the momemt. Nitish is infamous for switching allegiances and joined the NDA barely five months ago. Nitish Kumar played a major role in setting up the INDIA alliance with other opposition leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, before leaving it abruptly. INDIA bloc offers deputy PM seat to Nitish Kumar: Report At the time of writing this, JD (U) is leading in 12 seats in Bihar, the eastern state where Nitish Kumar is currently the chief minister. As per reports, the INDIA bloc has already started making overtures to Nitish Kumar and has offered him the deputy prime minister's post if he ditches the NDA and joins INDIA bloc. The JDU is currently leading in 12 seats. As per earlier reports, senior INDIA bloc leader Sharad Pawar had called up Nitish and discussed poll results with him. Pawar, however, rubbished the report later. Also read: Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: BJP leads in 35 seats, SP in 34 Now, it would be interesting to see how Nitish Kumar goes about his business as he becomes much sought-after entity in Indian politics. The NDA needs him to run a stable government at the centre. The NDA is currently hovering around 290-295 seats, just 20 seats above the majority mark of 272. If Kumar ditches NDA, he would end up ruining the prospects of Modi 3.0, the name given to the possible third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chandrababu Naidu factor Nitish Kumar is not the BJP's only Achilles' heel. Chandrababu Naidu, who also joined the NDA just months ago, is not new to dealing with the grand old party Congress. Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is expected to win 16 seats, having emerged crucial in helping NDA cross over the 272 mark. Interestingly, Naidu was an NDA partner when Modi first stormed to victory in the 2014 elections but later he abandoned the bloc in 2018. Also read: Delhi Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: BJP leads in India's national capital Later, his TDP not only contested the Telangana Assembly polls in alliance with the Congress but even tried to stitch an Opposition alliance with the Congress ahead of 2019 polls. Will history repeat itself? You never know. The numbers game If either of the two kingmakers end up ditching the NDA, it will leave Modi 3.0 hanging by a thread. If both decide to shore up INDIA bloc, the world's biggest democracy may see a change in leadership after a decade. If we take out TDP's 16 seats and JDU's 12 from NDA's 290 tally, the alliance will very well fall short of the 272-majority mark, at the time of writing this.

Lok Sabha election results 2024: What if ‘kingmakers’ Naidu, Nitish abandon NDA?

In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a seat-sharing pact has been finalised between the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly polls in southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh sends 25 members of parliament to Lok Sabha and is one of the states where the BJP has struggled to make a mark but in recent months stepped up efforts to expand its footprint.&nbsp;

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"Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh together," former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's TDP wrote in an official statement.&nbsp;

"We are committed to the progress and development of Andhra Pradesh and the upliftment of the people of our state. We are committed to the development of our nation, aspiring for India to rise as a global leader," the statement added.&nbsp;

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The three parties held a meeting in Delhi where the alliance was formalised. Subsequently, a meeting was held in Amravati where the sharing of seats was agreed upon.

<h2>NDA in Andhra Pradesh: Who is getting how many seats?</h2>

The BJP will contest on six of state's 25 Lok Sabha seats, while the TDP will contest on 17 seats. Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena will contest two seats. For state assembly elections, the BJP will contest on 10 seats while the TDP will contest on 144 seats. The Jana Sena will contest on 21 seats in the state assembly.&nbsp;

"The names of the seats will be announced subsequently by the respective parties. We are driven by a desire to fulfil the expectations of the people of Andhra Pradesh. We are confident that the people of Andhra Pradesh will bless the NDA alliance partners with an opportunity to serve them to the best of our capabilities," the TDP readout added.&nbsp;

In other election-related developments, Prime Minister Modi will chair a high-powered committee on selecting election commissioners on March 14. The names of two new election commissioners will reportedly be finalised in this meeting. As per reports, the meeting originally scheduled for March 15 has been preponed by a day.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a seat-sharing pact has been finalised between the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly polls in southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a seat-sharing pact has been finalised between the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly polls in southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh sends 25 members of parliament to Lok Sabha and is one of the states where the BJP has struggled to make a mark but in recent months stepped up efforts to expand its footprint. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Modi eyes sweeping 21 Odisha seats with BJP-BJD reunion "Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh together," former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's TDP wrote in an official statement. "We are committed to the progress and development of Andhra Pradesh and the upliftment of the people of our state. We are committed to the development of our nation, aspiring for India to rise as a global leader," the statement added. Also watch | India's race to power: Decoding India's 2024 election contest, welfare scheme ecosystem × The three parties held a meeting in Delhi where the alliance was formalised. Subsequently, a meeting was held in Amravati where the sharing of seats was agreed upon. NDA in Andhra Pradesh: Who is getting how many seats? The BJP will contest on six of state's 25 Lok Sabha seats, while the TDP will contest on 17 seats. Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena will contest two seats. For state assembly elections, the BJP will contest on 10 seats while the TDP will contest on 144 seats. The Jana Sena will contest on 21 seats in the state assembly. "The names of the seats will be announced subsequently by the respective parties. We are driven by a desire to fulfil the expectations of the people of Andhra Pradesh. We are confident that the people of Andhra Pradesh will bless the NDA alliance partners with an opportunity to serve them to the best of our capabilities," the TDP readout added. In other election-related developments, Prime Minister Modi will chair a high-powered committee on selecting election commissioners on March 14. The names of two new election commissioners will reportedly be finalised in this meeting. As per reports, the meeting originally scheduled for March 15 has been preponed by a day. (With inputs from agencies)

India Elections 2024: BJP finalises Andhra seat pact with Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan's parties

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda announced on Saturday (Mar 9) that the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) would contest ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh.

According to a report by the news agency ANI, a joint statement from the three political parties said, "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been working tirelessly for the development and progress of the nation for the last 10 years and coming together with TDP and JSP will help in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh."

The statement added, "The BJP and TDP have a very old relationship together. TDP joined the NDA in 1996 and has worked together successfully in Atal Ji's and Narendra Modi Ji's governments. In 2014, the TDP and the BJP fought the Lok Sabha election and assembly election together. The JSP had supported the 2014 general and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh."

The statement further said that seat-sharing agreements would be finalised soon.&nbsp;

The developments came as TDP President and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu held meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in recent days, as the two parties worked to seal their alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

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In a post on X, Nadda said, "I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri Chandrababu Naidu and Shri Pawan Kalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and people of Andhra Pradesh."

The BJP is eyeing a third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has set a target for winning 370 seats on its own and 400 along with allies. The TDP had been a part of the NDA till 2018. However, Naidu's party left the alliance ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

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Speaking to ANI, TDP national spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain said, "This is a very happy moment for the people of Andhra Pradesh that today NDA and TDP alliance has been finalised."

"Seeing the development programme of Chandrababu Naidu, we can see our vision come to life with double the speed after joining hands with the NDA... The last five years of Jagan Mohan Reddy's government have troubled the people of the state with the rise of land mafia, sand mafia, and all kinds of mafia..," Jain added.

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda announced on Saturday (Mar 9) that the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) would contest ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda announced on Saturday (Mar 9) that the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) would contest ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh. According to a report by the news agency ANI, a joint statement from the three political parties said, "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been working tirelessly for the development and progress of the nation for the last 10 years and coming together with TDP and JSP will help in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh." The statement added, "The BJP and TDP have a very old relationship together. TDP joined the NDA in 1996 and has worked together successfully in Atal Ji's and Narendra Modi Ji's governments. In 2014, the TDP and the BJP fought the Lok Sabha election and assembly election together. The JSP had supported the 2014 general and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh." The statement further said that seat-sharing agreements would be finalised soon. The developments came as TDP President and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu held meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in recent days, as the two parties worked to seal their alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri @ncbn and Shri @PawanKalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and… — Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) March 9, 2024 × In a post on X, Nadda said, "I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri Chandrababu Naidu and Shri Pawan Kalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and people of Andhra Pradesh." The BJP is eyeing a third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has set a target for winning 370 seats on its own and 400 along with allies. The TDP had been a part of the NDA till 2018. However, Naidu's party left the alliance ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. #WATCH | Hyderabad: On TDP joining NDA, TDP National Spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain says, "This is a very happy moment for the people of Andhra Pradesh that today NDA and TDP alliance has been finalised. Seeing the development program of Chandrababu Naidu, we can see our vision… pic.twitter.com/Fl6VLzkqiE — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024 × Speaking to ANI, TDP national spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain said, "This is a very happy moment for the people of Andhra Pradesh that today NDA and TDP alliance has been finalised." "Seeing the development programme of Chandrababu Naidu, we can see our vision come to life with double the speed after joining hands with the NDA... The last five years of Jagan Mohan Reddy's government have troubled the people of the state with the rise of land mafia, sand mafia, and all kinds of mafia..," Jain added. (With inputs from agencies)

India elections: BJP, Chandrababu’s TDP and Pawan Kalyan’s JSP to contest Lok Sabha, Andhra polls together

India's Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah held talks with Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday (March 7) and discussed the chances of an alliance between the regional party and BJP for the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

The two elections are slated to be held simultaneously in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

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The TDP was earlier a part of the National Democratic Alliance, headed by the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party. However, it exited in 2018 when Naidu was the chief minister of the state.

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BJP President JP Nadda also participated in the deliberations, as per some media reports which further hinted that the two parties are open to an alliance. However, the final decision depends on whether they are able to successfully finalise an agreeable seat-sharing arrangement.

However, the scope of an alliance has increased in the wake of a second meeting between the two leaders.

<h2>TDP leaders push for alliance with BJP&nbsp;</h2>

TDP leaders said that any further delay in the formation of an alliance would not be beneficial as the elections are just months away, and any kind of ambiguity will only confuse party workers and supporters.

Another Jana Sena Party, led by actor Pawan Kalyan, is a member of the NDA and has joined hands with the TDP already. The party is now appealing BJP to follow similar steps.

Kalyan also participated in the meeting with Amit Shah. Naidu earlier held talks with leaders, which included MPs of the TDP.

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The talks of the alliance are taking place amid reports that the BJP and the Biju Janata Dal, which is in power in the Indian state of Odisha, are in the final stage of entering an alliance.&nbsp;

The reports emerged as the senior leaders of the two parties held separate meetings on Wednesday (Mar 6) and gave hints of such a possibility.

In February, Naidu held talks with Shah and BJP President JP Nadda which ignited speculations regarding them entering an alliance.&nbsp;

According to the reports, the parties have been differing over the number of seats on which the BJP will fight in the state.

There are 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state and the BJP is willing to contest eight to 10 parliamentary constituencies.

(With inputs from agencies)

India's Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah held talks with Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday (March 7) and discussed the chances of an alliance between the regional party and BJP for the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

India's Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah held talks with Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday (March 7) and discussed the chances of an alliance between the regional party and BJP for the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The two elections are slated to be held simultaneously in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi (07/03) pic.twitter.com/C3LWe3sNjo — ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2024 × The TDP was earlier a part of the National Democratic Alliance, headed by the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party. However, it exited in 2018 when Naidu was the chief minister of the state. Also Read: Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi and Wayanad, Priyanka to debut from Rae Bareli BJP President JP Nadda also participated in the deliberations, as per some media reports which further hinted that the two parties are open to an alliance. However, the final decision depends on whether they are able to successfully finalise an agreeable seat-sharing arrangement. However, the scope of an alliance has increased in the wake of a second meeting between the two leaders. TDP leaders push for alliance with BJP TDP leaders said that any further delay in the formation of an alliance would not be beneficial as the elections are just months away, and any kind of ambiguity will only confuse party workers and supporters. Another Jana Sena Party, led by actor Pawan Kalyan, is a member of the NDA and has joined hands with the TDP already. The party is now appealing BJP to follow similar steps. Kalyan also participated in the meeting with Amit Shah. Naidu earlier held talks with leaders, which included MPs of the TDP. Watch: India Elections 2024: War of words from Modi to Mamata on Sandeshkhali The talks of the alliance are taking place amid reports that the BJP and the Biju Janata Dal, which is in power in the Indian state of Odisha, are in the final stage of entering an alliance. The reports emerged as the senior leaders of the two parties held separate meetings on Wednesday (Mar 6) and gave hints of such a possibility. In February, Naidu held talks with Shah and BJP President JP Nadda which ignited speculations regarding them entering an alliance. According to the reports, the parties have been differing over the number of seats on which the BJP will fight in the state. There are 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state and the BJP is willing to contest eight to 10 parliamentary constituencies. (With inputs from agencies)

India elections: BJP's Amit Shah meets TDP's Chandrababu Naidu, discuss possibility of alliance

Indian politician Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who is the president of Telugu Desam Party (TDP), met Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda late Wednesday night.&nbsp;

After the meeting, speculations are rife that the political parties may join hands in Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls to&nbsp;be held simultaneously in the South Indian state.&nbsp;

The news agency PTI reported that Naidu met Shah at the home minister's residence, with sources saying that Nadda was also present in the meeting. BJP reportedly believes that an alliance with Naidu will help the NDA do well in the state.&nbsp;

Citing sources, the news agency said that Naidu is keen on joining forces with the BJP party. If this happens, then it will be a major boost for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Andhra Pradesh and the upcoming general elections.

This comes after Janata Dal (United) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined NDA last month, snapping ties with the opposition.&nbsp;

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<h2>Lok Sabha Polls 2024</h2>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently asserted in Parliament that his party will get 370 seats and the NDA will cross 400 in the polls to the 543-member House.&nbsp;

While talking about TDP, a senior BJP leader said his party is open to an alliance but it will all depend on how many seats the TDP, the main opposition party in the state, agrees to give it, especially for the Lok Sabha polls.

Both had fought the 2014 Lok Sabha polls together when Telangana was yet to be formally separated from Andhra Pradesh. The BJP had then fought three seats and won all of them out of the 42 seats in the united state.&nbsp;

Following Telangana's creation, Andhra Pradesh has 25 seats and the BJP is keen to contest on anywhere between six to eight seats, sources said.

The TDP had walked out of the NDA in 2018 but suffered majorly in the 2019 polls when it managed to win only three Lok Sabha seats and lost power in the state to the YSR Congress.&nbsp;

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<h2>Rumours of RLD joining NDA&nbsp;</h2>

There are also speculations that Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary is joining hands with the BJP. However, there is no confirmation on it yet.

The&nbsp;Samajwadi Party (SP) an alliance partner of the&nbsp;RLD does not seem happy with the rumours.

The RLD and the SP announced their alliance for the Lok Sabha polls on January 19 with the former stating that the latter will leave seven seats in western Uttar Pradesh for its nominees.&nbsp;

Both the parties had contested the 2022 assembly elections in&nbsp;alliance as well in which the SP had won 111 seats while the RLD bagged eight seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the RLD was part of the SP-BSP alliance.&nbsp;

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Indian politician Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who is the president of Telugu Desam Party (TDP), met Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda late Wednesday night.

Indian politician Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who is the president of Telugu Desam Party (TDP), met Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda late Wednesday night. After the meeting, speculations are rife that the political parties may join hands in Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls to be held simultaneously in the South Indian state. The news agency PTI reported that Naidu met Shah at the home minister's residence, with sources saying that Nadda was also present in the meeting. BJP reportedly believes that an alliance with Naidu will help the NDA do well in the state. Citing sources, the news agency said that Naidu is keen on joining forces with the BJP party. If this happens, then it will be a major boost for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Andhra Pradesh and the upcoming general elections. This comes after Janata Dal (United) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined NDA last month, snapping ties with the opposition. Also read: Nirmala Sitharaman presents 'White paper' on Indian economy in Lok Sabha Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently asserted in Parliament that his party will get 370 seats and the NDA will cross 400 in the polls to the 543-member House. While talking about TDP, a senior BJP leader said his party is open to an alliance but it will all depend on how many seats the TDP, the main opposition party in the state, agrees to give it, especially for the Lok Sabha polls. Both had fought the 2014 Lok Sabha polls together when Telangana was yet to be formally separated from Andhra Pradesh. The BJP had then fought three seats and won all of them out of the 42 seats in the united state. Following Telangana's creation, Andhra Pradesh has 25 seats and the BJP is keen to contest on anywhere between six to eight seats, sources said. The TDP had walked out of the NDA in 2018 but suffered majorly in the 2019 polls when it managed to win only three Lok Sabha seats and lost power in the state to the YSR Congress. Watch: New Delhi hosts India-EU roundtable on countering terrorist exploitation of drones × Also read: BMW seized from ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's residence not his, say reports Rumours of RLD joining NDA There are also speculations that Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary is joining hands with the BJP. However, there is no confirmation on it yet. The Samajwadi Party (SP) an alliance partner of the RLD does not seem happy with the rumours. The RLD and the SP announced their alliance for the Lok Sabha polls on January 19 with the former stating that the latter will leave seven seats in western Uttar Pradesh for its nominees. Both the parties had contested the 2022 assembly elections in alliance as well in which the SP had won 111 seats while the RLD bagged eight seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the RLD was part of the SP-BSP alliance. (With inputs from agencies)

TDP to join NDA again? Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah, JP Nadda in New Delhi

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) head N Chandrababu Naidu was sent to 14 days' judicial custody till September 23, on Sunday (September 10), for his alleged involvement in a Skill Development Corporation scam.

Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court Judge Himabindu read out the judgement on former CM Chandrababu's case.

The judge ordered the remand of Naidu for 14 days to judicial custody and suggested taking the former CM to Rajahmundry Central Jail. Earlier on Sunday morning, Naidu was produced before the (ACB) court in Vijayawada.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) also released a statement calling for a state-wide Bandh&nbsp;on Monday (September 11) and will stage demonstrations against the arrest of Naidu.

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As per officials, the ex-chief minister was produced before the court within 24 hours of his arrest.

On Saturday (September 9), Naidu was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Nandyala.

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"CID has taken Chandrababu for a medical check-up after high blood pressure and diabetes were detected. We are approaching the High Court for bail," news agency ANI quoted Naidu's counsel as saying.

In a notice, the CID said that Naidu was arrested under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Stating that the offence was non-bailable, the CID said that Naidu could be released on bail, and he might have to seek bail through a court.&nbsp;

The officials have claimed that the alleged fraud has caused a huge loss in excess of Rs 300 crore&nbsp;to the state government.

On Wednesday, Naidu had claimed that he could be attacked or arrested soon. "Today or tomorrow they could arrest me. They may even attack me. Not one, they will do many atrocities," Naidu said during a public event in &nbsp;Anantapur district.&nbsp;

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Telugu Desam Party (TDP) head N Chandrababu Naidu was sent to 14 days' judicial custody till September 23, on Sunday (September 10), for his alleged involvement in a Skill Development Corporation scam.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) head N Chandrababu Naidu was sent to 14 days' judicial custody till September 23, on Sunday (September 10), for his alleged involvement in a Skill Development Corporation scam. Vijayawada Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court Judge Himabindu read out the judgement on former CM Chandrababu's case. The judge ordered the remand of Naidu for 14 days to judicial custody and suggested taking the former CM to Rajahmundry Central Jail. Earlier on Sunday morning, Naidu was produced before the (ACB) court in Vijayawada. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) also released a statement calling for a state-wide Bandh on Monday (September 11) and will stage demonstrations against the arrest of Naidu. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Amid heavy security, former CM N Chandrababu Naidu was taken to Rajahmundry Central Prison. He was sent to judicial custody till September 23 in a corruption case earlier today. pic.twitter.com/gR8jLwq6WN — ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023 × As per officials, the ex-chief minister was produced before the court within 24 hours of his arrest. On Saturday (September 9), Naidu was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Nandyala. Also read: India: At least six killed, two injured after lift collapses in high-rise in Maharashtra’s Thane "CID has taken Chandrababu for a medical check-up after high blood pressure and diabetes were detected. We are approaching the High Court for bail," news agency ANI quoted Naidu's counsel as saying. In a notice, the CID said that Naidu was arrested under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Stating that the offence was non-bailable, the CID said that Naidu could be released on bail, and he might have to seek bail through a court. The officials have claimed that the alleged fraud has caused a huge loss in excess of Rs 300 crore to the state government. On Wednesday, Naidu had claimed that he could be attacked or arrested soon. "Today or tomorrow they could arrest me. They may even attack me. Not one, they will do many atrocities," Naidu said during a public event in Anantapur district. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu sent to 14-day judicial custody in corruption case

Chandrababu Naidu, the former chief minister of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, was arrested early Saturday (September 9) in connection with a corruption case. According to the news agency ANI, Naidu, who is president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Nandyala.

Speaking to ANI, Naidu's counsel said, "CID has taken Chandrababu for a medical check-up after high blood pressure and diabetes were detected. We are approaching the High Court for bail."

In a notice, the CID said that Naidu was arrested under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Stating that the offence was non-bailable, the CID said that Naidu could be released on bail, and he might have to seek bail through a court.&nbsp;

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A scuffle broke out between officials and Naidu's supporters during his arrest.&nbsp;

Sharing a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the TDP questioned would the CID arrest a former chief minister without even telling why he was being arrested. Party leaders criticised the police for the action taken against Naidu.

On Wednesday, Naidu had claimed that he could be attacked or arrested soon. "Today or tomorrow they could arrest me. They may even attack me. Not one, they will do many atrocities," Naidu said during a public event in &nbsp;Anantapur district.&nbsp;

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Chandrababu Naidu, the former chief minister of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, was arrested early Saturday (September 9) in connection with a corruption case. According to the news agency ANI, Naidu, who is president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Nandyala. Speaking to ANI, Naidu's counsel said, "CID has taken Chandrababu for a medical check-up after high blood pressure and diabetes were detected. We are approaching the High Court for bail." In a notice, the CID said that Naidu was arrested under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Stating that the offence was non-bailable, the CID said that Naidu could be released on bail, and he might have to seek bail through a court. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Criminal Investigation Department (CID) serves arrest warrant to TDP chief and former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu. (Video Source: TDP) pic.twitter.com/9AE4Xrdorm — ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023 × A scuffle broke out between officials and Naidu's supporters during his arrest. Sharing a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the TDP questioned would the CID arrest a former chief minister without even telling why he was being arrested. Party leaders criticised the police for the action taken against Naidu. On Wednesday, Naidu had claimed that he could be attacked or arrested soon. "Today or tomorrow they could arrest me. They may even attack me. Not one, they will do many atrocities," Naidu said during a public event in Anantapur district. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu arrested in corruption case

After much drama, former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu was taken into custody early on Saturday in Nandyala in connection with the suspected 3,300 crore Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) scandal that occurred under the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) administration.

Ex-Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu arrested after much drama over corruption charges

TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday hit out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on a range of issues and stressed that although his party (TDP) faced some troubles, it never lost the cadre base.

"This party was floated by the great NT Rama Rao. Though the party may face some debacles, it never lost cadre base," he said while addressing party workers in Vijayawada.

The former Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated in 2014 and was in much trouble then.

"I worked hard for the state. I ignored the personal family and party family. But now I am left with party and family only. I am pained that the people could not understand my efforts and defeated our party," he said.

"Sand scarcity became a big menace for the state. During our regime, we gave sand at free of cost. They alleged that we maintained sand mafia. But what is the situation now," he asked.

Naidu questioned if the incumbent Chief Minister has come out to resolve the problem. "Somebody said that Jagan is playing video games at house," he said.

The former Chief Minister accused YSRCP leaders of black marketing sand and alleged that now the cost of sand in the state is much higher than cement.

"Five persons committed suicide due to sand shortage and lack of works. Jagan is responsible for their deaths," he said.

Naidu also accused the government of troubling TDP leaders and cadres with cases and stressed that they are not afraid of it.

"In Assembly, YSRCP abused me. They found fault with our fight on mosquitoes. Now Dengue and other mosquito-related diseases prevalent all over the state," he said.

"On the name of savings, the Jagan government is not spending even a single penny. They are colouring buildings constructed by us, with their party colours. I tell them to paint their faces, not buildings," the former Chief Minister said.

Naidu claimed that he developed Hyderabad for fame, prestige, and development of Telugu community.

"Jagan tried to dig out the corruption of our regime but could dig nothing," he said.

On-farm loans, the former Chief Minister said, "TDP is the only government that waived loans of farmers to the tune of Rs 1.5 lakhs. We were ready to pay 4th and 5th instalments. But they objected."

"Rytu Bharosa is his scheme. But he did not pay the promised amount.&nbsp; 
He reduced its level; reduced number of beneficiaries. Don't know whether he will pay the 2nd and 3rd instalments," Naidu wondered.

Taking a dig at the Chief Minister, Naidu said when people were suffering from floods, Jagan was on a tour in Jerusalem and the US.

"He filed cases against me for the unfortunate demise of people during Godavari pushkaram (kumbh). Now I question, who sank a boat in Godavari," he said.

He alleged that in the name of village secretariat jobs, they were looting public money for their party cadre.

"Power cuts have increased in the state. Soon power tariffs may also be increased," Naidu claimed.

He also hit out at the government for law and order situation and said, "Kodela Sivaprasad Rao did not commit suicide. It is the murder by the government."

"All the misdeeds of your govt and supporters of them ... We will not leave anything. I am listing out their misdeeds like Chitragupta," warned the former Chief Minister.

The former Chief Minister said YSRCP government lost all its prestige within five months.

"We will come to power soon. I have belief in party cadre," the TDP leader said.

TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday hit out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on a range of issues and stressed that although his party (TDP) faced some troubles, it never lost the cadre base.

TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday hit out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on a range of issues and stressed that although his party (TDP) faced some troubles, it never lost the cadre base. "This party was floated by the great NT Rama Rao. Though the party may face some debacles, it never lost cadre base," he said while addressing party workers in Vijayawada. The former Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated in 2014 and was in much trouble then. "I worked hard for the state. I ignored the personal family and party family. But now I am left with party and family only. I am pained that the people could not understand my efforts and defeated our party," he said. "Sand scarcity became a big menace for the state. During our regime, we gave sand at free of cost. They alleged that we maintained sand mafia. But what is the situation now," he asked. Naidu questioned if the incumbent Chief Minister has come out to resolve the problem. "Somebody said that Jagan is playing video games at house," he said. The former Chief Minister accused YSRCP leaders of black marketing sand and alleged that now the cost of sand in the state is much higher than cement. "Five persons committed suicide due to sand shortage and lack of works. Jagan is responsible for their deaths," he said. Naidu also accused the government of troubling TDP leaders and cadres with cases and stressed that they are not afraid of it. "In Assembly, YSRCP abused me. They found fault with our fight on mosquitoes. Now Dengue and other mosquito-related diseases prevalent all over the state," he said. "On the name of savings, the Jagan government is not spending even a single penny. They are colouring buildings constructed by us, with their party colours. I tell them to paint their faces, not buildings," the former Chief Minister said. Naidu claimed that he developed Hyderabad for fame, prestige, and development of Telugu community. "Jagan tried to dig out the corruption of our regime but could dig nothing," he said. On-farm loans, the former Chief Minister said, "TDP is the only government that waived loans of farmers to the tune of Rs 1.5 lakhs. We were ready to pay 4th and 5th instalments. But they objected." "Rytu Bharosa is his scheme. But he did not pay the promised amount. He reduced its level; reduced number of beneficiaries. Don't know whether he will pay the 2nd and 3rd instalments," Naidu wondered. Taking a dig at the Chief Minister, Naidu said when people were suffering from floods, Jagan was on a tour in Jerusalem and the US. "He filed cases against me for the unfortunate demise of people during Godavari pushkaram (kumbh). Now I question, who sank a boat in Godavari," he said. He alleged that in the name of village secretariat jobs, they were looting public money for their party cadre. "Power cuts have increased in the state. Soon power tariffs may also be increased," Naidu claimed. He also hit out at the government for law and order situation and said, "Kodela Sivaprasad Rao did not commit suicide. It is the murder by the government." "All the misdeeds of your govt and supporters of them ... We will not leave anything. I am listing out their misdeeds like Chitragupta," warned the former Chief Minister. The former Chief Minister said YSRCP government lost all its prestige within five months. "We will come to power soon. I have belief in party cadre," the TDP leader said.

TDP may face some debacles but it never lost cadre base, says Chandrababu Naidu

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu was on Wednesday morning put under preventive detention at a time when he along with his party workers were set to take out `Chalo Atmakur` rally.

The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister following the house arrest sat on a hunger strike to protest against the said move.

Naidu sat on a fast at around 8am and will continue till 8pm.

His son was also put under preventive detention at their residence, following an altercation with the police.

Meanwhile, party leaders and workers who were on their way to Naidu`s residence were stopped by police and taken into preventive custody.&nbsp;

Further, section 144 was imposed in Narasaraopeta, Sattenapalle, Palnadu and Gurajala.

Andhra Pradesh police have put several TDP leaders under house arrest in view of party`s call for `Chalo Atmakur` rally following political violence allegations made by YSRCP.&nbsp;

Police said that TDP did not receive any permission to take out `Chalo Atmakur` rally.

Meanwhile, TDP has accused the YSR Congress Party of indulging into political violence after coming to power in May.&nbsp;

It has alleged that the cadres of the YSRCP have killed as many as eight of its party workers and have attacked many more.

 
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Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu was on Wednesday morning put under preventive detention at a time when he along with his party workers were set to take out `Chalo Atmakur` rally.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu was on Wednesday morning put under preventive detention at a time when he along with his party workers were set to take out `Chalo Atmakur` rally. The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister following the house arrest sat on a hunger strike to protest against the said move. Naidu sat on a fast at around 8am and will continue till 8pm. His son was also put under preventive detention at their residence, following an altercation with the police. Meanwhile, party leaders and workers who were on their way to Naidu`s residence were stopped by police and taken into preventive custody. Further, section 144 was imposed in Narasaraopeta, Sattenapalle, Palnadu and Gurajala. Andhra Pradesh police have put several TDP leaders under house arrest in view of party`s call for `Chalo Atmakur` rally following political violence allegations made by YSRCP. Police said that TDP did not receive any permission to take out `Chalo Atmakur` rally. Meanwhile, TDP has accused the YSR Congress Party of indulging into political violence after coming to power in May. It has alleged that the cadres of the YSRCP have killed as many as eight of its party workers and have attacked many more.

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu, son Nara Lokesh put under preventive detention

Following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-governor-conducts-aerial-survey-of-flood-affected-regions-243582">incessant rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh</a>, Deputy Tehsildar of Tadepalli village on Saturday served a notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to vacate his house.

According to village authorities, the notice was served as there is a possibility for the flood water to enter the house in which the former Chief Minister is residing on rent.

"Floodwater is being released from August 14. As of now almost 7.5 lakh cusecs of water has been released. Reportedly one lakh more cusecs of water may be released downwards. As there is a chance of flood water entering the houses, in order to avoid any loss, you are hereby ordered to vacate the place and go to safer places. This notice is in the interest of the public and to avoid any human loss," reads the notice.

This is the second time that the authorities have issued notices to Naidu's residence. When the YSRCP won recently held Assembly elections and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power, Naidu was served notices to vacate the building citing illegal construction as it was built on the river embankment area of Krishna, below the permissible limits.

Immediately after that, one building - Praja Vedika - adjacent to Naidu's residence was demolished.

'Praja Vedika'&nbsp;was constructed by the then TDP government and was used for the government as well as party needs.

Jagan, after becoming the Chief Minister, held his first collectors'&nbsp;conference and ordered its demolition by stating that he is correcting the previous government's mistake as it is an illegal construction.

Moreover, the authorities have served notice to residents of the embankment area of the Krishna river to vacate from their houses.

Reportedly, most of the houses are vacated and those still living there are being shifted to safer places.

"After a notice was issued last night, many people have vacated their houses. We have come to this house which is situated in upper area. We will see after some time whether to go out from here or we can go back to our house," Vimala, a resident, told ANI.

Earlier today, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management (APSDMA) informed that second level warning continues as the Krishna river water levels at various places, whereas Godavari water has started to recede in most of areas.

According to the SDMA report, this morning, inflow and outflow of Krishna river at Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada are equally 821,250 cusecs.

Owing to the rise in Krishna river water levels, district authorities of Kurnool, Guntur, and Krishna have been kept on high alert.

On Saturday morning, Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandanon conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected regions of the state.Several villages in East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur and Krishna districts are reeling under flood following heavy rainfall.

The administration has asked people residing in low lying areas to shift to safer places.&nbsp; 
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Following incessant rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Tehsildar of Tadepalli village on Saturday served a notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to vacate his house.

Following incessant rains in several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Deputy Tehsildar of Tadepalli village on Saturday served a notice to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu to vacate his house. According to village authorities, the notice was served as there is a possibility for the flood water to enter the house in which the former Chief Minister is residing on rent. "Floodwater is being released from August 14. As of now almost 7.5 lakh cusecs of water has been released. Reportedly one lakh more cusecs of water may be released downwards. As there is a chance of flood water entering the houses, in order to avoid any loss, you are hereby ordered to vacate the place and go to safer places. This notice is in the interest of the public and to avoid any human loss," reads the notice. This is the second time that the authorities have issued notices to Naidu's residence. When the YSRCP won recently held Assembly elections and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power, Naidu was served notices to vacate the building citing illegal construction as it was built on the river embankment area of Krishna, below the permissible limits. Immediately after that, one building - Praja Vedika - adjacent to Naidu's residence was demolished. 'Praja Vedika' was constructed by the then TDP government and was used for the government as well as party needs. Jagan, after becoming the Chief Minister, held his first collectors' conference and ordered its demolition by stating that he is correcting the previous government's mistake as it is an illegal construction. Moreover, the authorities have served notice to residents of the embankment area of the Krishna river to vacate from their houses. Reportedly, most of the houses are vacated and those still living there are being shifted to safer places. "After a notice was issued last night, many people have vacated their houses. We have come to this house which is situated in upper area. We will see after some time whether to go out from here or we can go back to our house," Vimala, a resident, told ANI. Earlier today, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management (APSDMA) informed that second level warning continues as the Krishna river water levels at various places, whereas Godavari water has started to recede in most of areas. According to the SDMA report, this morning, inflow and outflow of Krishna river at Prakasam barrage in Vijayawada are equally 821,250 cusecs. Owing to the rise in Krishna river water levels, district authorities of Kurnool, Guntur, and Krishna have been kept on high alert. On Saturday morning, Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandanon conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected regions of the state.Several villages in East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur and Krishna districts are reeling under flood following heavy rainfall. The administration has asked people residing in low lying areas to shift to safer places.

Andhra Pradesh flood: Notice issued to Chandrababu Naidu to vacate residence

The real political showdown between the ruling YSRCP party and the opposition TDP has started&nbsp;in the ongoing Budget Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. The session which started on Thursday is witnessing some unprecedented and unheard verbal duel between these two parties.

Leading the charge from ruling front was chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is not leaving any stone unturned to pin down the bitter foe and opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu. Opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu faulted Jagan for going to Telangana for Kaleshwaram project inauguration recently saying, "What was the need to go to Telangana when he should have been concentrating on completion of Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh.''

In a sharp counter, Jagan came down heavily on Chandrababu Naidu, "Were you rearing donkeys (Kya aap ghadhe chara rahe the?) when the same Kaleshwaram project was started when you were the chief minister. Even if I would not have gone the project would have started. I am trying to build good relations with neighbouring states what is your problem.''

There was complete pandemonium as MLAs belonging to TDP resorted to shouting to which chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy said, "Are you goondas or rowdies.''

Current Strength

The current strength of YSRCP is 151 while TDP has 23 in the Assembly. Every time YSRCP members remind TDP MLAs. "Because of misdeeds the people of Andhra Pradesh have reduced you to just 23 while they increased our tally to 151, and if you continue to behave like this till 2024 you will be in single digit,'' said Ambati Rambabu, YSRCP MLA. Turning the tables on speaker, TDP senior leader Gorantla Buchchaih Chaudhary tries to reason, "Speaker Sir just because we are 23 can't we speak in Assembly and we will not be allowed to put forth our point.

Trading Charges

Since the day it came to power, YSRCP has challenged Chandrababu Naidu and the TDP saying the Jagan government will review every decision and every project which was started by the TDP government. Irrigation minister P Anil Kumar thunders while challenging TDP MLAs, "The show has just begun, there's a lot of cinema left. We will bring out who ate ( indulged in corruption)&nbsp;and how much, especially in irrigation projects. We have constituted committees which will submit their respective findings in the next couple of weeks. Just see what happens after that.''

40 Years of Experience vs 40 days

On a few occasions, opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu reminded, "I have 40 years of political experience. I am not like you to rush on decisions and speak anything unnecessary. Comes the reply from ruling party's Chief Whip G Srikanth Reddy, "For everything he says he has 40 years of experience but he doesn't have the dignity to carry himself.''

Speaker's Role

Today, before the maiden budget presentation the situation reached to the boiling point when speaker Tammineni Seetaram intervened, "Is this the fish market, it is binding on all of us to conduct ourselves properly. People are watching us.''

The budget session which began on July 11 will continue till July 30 and surely it is not going to be a smooth affair.

The real political showdown between the ruling YSRCP party and the opposition TDP has started in the ongoing Budget Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

The real political showdown between the ruling YSRCP party and the opposition TDP has started in the ongoing Budget Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. The session which started on Thursday is witnessing some unprecedented and unheard verbal duel between these two parties. Leading the charge from ruling front was chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is not leaving any stone unturned to pin down the bitter foe and opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu. Opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu faulted Jagan for going to Telangana for Kaleshwaram project inauguration recently saying, "What was the need to go to Telangana when he should have been concentrating on completion of Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh.'' In a sharp counter, Jagan came down heavily on Chandrababu Naidu, "Were you rearing donkeys (Kya aap ghadhe chara rahe the?) when the same Kaleshwaram project was started when you were the chief minister. Even if I would not have gone the project would have started. I am trying to build good relations with neighbouring states what is your problem.'' There was complete pandemonium as MLAs belonging to TDP resorted to shouting to which chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy said, "Are you goondas or rowdies.'' Current Strength The current strength of YSRCP is 151 while TDP has 23 in the Assembly. Every time YSRCP members remind TDP MLAs. "Because of misdeeds the people of Andhra Pradesh have reduced you to just 23 while they increased our tally to 151, and if you continue to behave like this till 2024 you will be in single digit,'' said Ambati Rambabu, YSRCP MLA. Turning the tables on speaker, TDP senior leader Gorantla Buchchaih Chaudhary tries to reason, "Speaker Sir just because we are 23 can't we speak in Assembly and we will not be allowed to put forth our point. Trading Charges Since the day it came to power, YSRCP has challenged Chandrababu Naidu and the TDP saying the Jagan government will review every decision and every project which was started by the TDP government. Irrigation minister P Anil Kumar thunders while challenging TDP MLAs, "The show has just begun, there's a lot of cinema left. We will bring out who ate ( indulged in corruption) and how much, especially in irrigation projects. We have constituted committees which will submit their respective findings in the next couple of weeks. Just see what happens after that.'' 40 Years of Experience vs 40 days On a few occasions, opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu reminded, "I have 40 years of political experience. I am not like you to rush on decisions and speak anything unnecessary. Comes the reply from ruling party's Chief Whip G Srikanth Reddy, "For everything he says he has 40 years of experience but he doesn't have the dignity to carry himself.'' Speaker's Role Today, before the maiden budget presentation the situation reached to the boiling point when speaker Tammineni Seetaram intervened, "Is this the fish market, it is binding on all of us to conduct ourselves properly. People are watching us.'' The budget session which began on July 11 will continue till July 30 and surely it is not going to be a smooth affair.

Heated debate between YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, N Chandrababu Naidu

Telugu Desam Party Chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday dubbed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2019-here-is-what-favours-you-and-what-does-not-233308">Union Budget</a> as "disappointing" and said that it was not in accordance with the wishes of the people of Andhra Pradesh.

"The budget is not in accordance with the wishes of the people of Andhra Pradesh. The centre made budgetary allocations to the northeastern States but ignored Andhra Pradesh, which is reeling under severe financial crisis. The budget has badly disappointed the people of the state," said Naidu.

The special category status and other issues in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act were also ignored, he said.

"Nothing is mentioned about the revenue deficit, to be covered by the centre. Of the total revenue deficit of Rs 16,000 crores, only Rs 4,000 crores were granted," he observed.

The TDP leader also said that the central government had allocated only Rs 13 crore for tribal university and central university.

"Not even a single paisa is allocated for educational institutes like IIT, NIT, IIM, IIIT," said Naidu.

Even though work on the capital city, Amaravati and Polavaram project came to a grinding halt four months ago, the Centre had not made any allocations for the same, he said.

"Same is the case with Vizag and Vijayawada Metro projects, Kadapa steel plant and Dugarajapatnam port," said the TDP Chief.

Naidu, however, lauded the central government for proposing the Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) method."Giving priority to ZBNF is welcome.

During the past five years, we have given utmost priority to ZBNF in our state.

We appreciate the encouragement to ZBNF," he said.

The TDP Chief expressed concern over decreased allocation for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

"It must be remembered that infrastructure development like farm ponds, anganwadi buildings and panchayat buildings are developed in villages with MGNREGA funds only," he added.&nbsp;

Telugu Desam Party Chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday dubbed the Union Budget as "disappointing" and said that it was not in accordance with the wishes of the people of Andhra Pradesh.

Telugu Desam Party Chief and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday dubbed the Union Budget as "disappointing" and said that it was not in accordance with the wishes of the people of Andhra Pradesh. "The budget is not in accordance with the wishes of the people of Andhra Pradesh. The centre made budgetary allocations to the northeastern States but ignored Andhra Pradesh, which is reeling under severe financial crisis. The budget has badly disappointed the people of the state," said Naidu. The special category status and other issues in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act were also ignored, he said. "Nothing is mentioned about the revenue deficit, to be covered by the centre. Of the total revenue deficit of Rs 16,000 crores, only Rs 4,000 crores were granted," he observed. The TDP leader also said that the central government had allocated only Rs 13 crore for tribal university and central university. "Not even a single paisa is allocated for educational institutes like IIT, NIT, IIM, IIIT," said Naidu. Even though work on the capital city, Amaravati and Polavaram project came to a grinding halt four months ago, the Centre had not made any allocations for the same, he said. "Same is the case with Vizag and Vijayawada Metro projects, Kadapa steel plant and Dugarajapatnam port," said the TDP Chief. Naidu, however, lauded the central government for proposing the Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) method."Giving priority to ZBNF is welcome. During the past five years, we have given utmost priority to ZBNF in our state. We appreciate the encouragement to ZBNF," he said. The TDP Chief expressed concern over decreased allocation for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). "It must be remembered that infrastructure development like farm ponds, anganwadi buildings and panchayat buildings are developed in villages with MGNREGA funds only," he added.

Central budget disappointing, says Chandrababu Naidu

In a major blow to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) its spokesperson Lanka Dinakar on Wednesday quit the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of its working president JP Nadda at party headquarters here.

"I am very to happy to join BJP today. I want to walk on the path shown by PM Modi, Amit Shah ji and Nadda ji to fulfil the aspiration of our nation. I will do my level best for the party in the state of Andra Pradesh," Dinakar told ANI.

Dinakar also submitted his resignation to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu.

"I, Lanka Dinakar, herewith submitting my resignation for my position in the party as National Spokesperson and primary membership of the party after a unanimous decision of my family members," the resignation letter stated.

Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Rajya Sabha member, Ram Kumar Kashyap and former MP AP Abdullakutty also joined the BJP today.

Earlier, TDP Rajya Sabha MPs -- YS Chowdary, C M Ramesh, T G Venkatesh, all from Andhra Pradesh, and G Mohan Rao who hails from Telangana, had on Thursday claimed to have merged themselves with the BJP. They later joined the BJP in presence of its Woking President J P Nadda.

This comes a month after TDP was decimated to just 23 seats in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly election while Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP got an absolute majority by winning 151 out of 175 seats. In Lok Sabha too, TDP could win only 3 seats in the recent elections.

In a major blow to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) its spokesperson Lanka Dinakar on Wednesday quit the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of its working president JP Nadda at party headquarters here.

In a major blow to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) its spokesperson Lanka Dinakar on Wednesday quit the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of its working president JP Nadda at party headquarters here. "I am very to happy to join BJP today. I want to walk on the path shown by PM Modi, Amit Shah ji and Nadda ji to fulfil the aspiration of our nation. I will do my level best for the party in the state of Andra Pradesh," Dinakar told ANI. Dinakar also submitted his resignation to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu. "I, Lanka Dinakar, herewith submitting my resignation for my position in the party as National Spokesperson and primary membership of the party after a unanimous decision of my family members," the resignation letter stated. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Rajya Sabha member, Ram Kumar Kashyap and former MP AP Abdullakutty also joined the BJP today. Earlier, TDP Rajya Sabha MPs -- YS Chowdary, C M Ramesh, T G Venkatesh, all from Andhra Pradesh, and G Mohan Rao who hails from Telangana, had on Thursday claimed to have merged themselves with the BJP. They later joined the BJP in presence of its Woking President J P Nadda. This comes a month after TDP was decimated to just 23 seats in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly election while Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP got an absolute majority by winning 151 out of 175 seats. In Lok Sabha too, TDP could win only 3 seats in the recent elections.

Chandrababu Naidu's TDP spokesperson Lanka Dinakar joins BJP

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a surprise development, ordered demolition of "Praja Vedika'' (government building ) which was temporarily built by former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on the banks of Krishna River to conduct official meetings.

Ironically, today, YS Jagan was&nbsp;conducting a collectors'&nbsp;conference in the same building. While reviewing official matters, Jagan announced in the meeting, "the very building and premises where we are holding this meeting is illegal, was built flouting all rules and norms,'' said Jagan and ordered the demolition of the building within next couple of days.&nbsp;

He also said ''this is the last official meeting in this building''.

Ever since YS Jagan took over as chief minister he has reversed several decisions of his predecessor Naidu.&nbsp;

YS Jagan had earlier shot down a request of Chandrababu Naidu to retain the official residence saying it is also built violating all the norms.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a surprise development, ordered demolition of "Praja Vedika'' (government building ) which was temporarily built by former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on the banks of Krishna River to conduct official meetings.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a surprise development, ordered demolition of "Praja Vedika'' (government building ) which was temporarily built by former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on the banks of Krishna River to conduct official meetings. Ironically, today, YS Jagan was conducting a collectors' conference in the same building. While reviewing official matters, Jagan announced in the meeting, "the very building and premises where we are holding this meeting is illegal, was built flouting all rules and norms,'' said Jagan and ordered the demolition of the building within next couple of days. He also said ''this is the last official meeting in this building''. Ever since YS Jagan took over as chief minister he has reversed several decisions of his predecessor Naidu. YS Jagan had earlier shot down a request of Chandrababu Naidu to retain the official residence saying it is also built violating all the norms.

YS Jagan orders demolition of government building built by predecessor Chandrababu Naidu 

In what could be an unprecedented move, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Friday decided to have five deputy CMs under him in a full 25-member Cabinet.

The new Council of Ministers will be constituted at a public function in Amravati on&nbsp;Saturday.

The Chief Minister held a meeting of the YSR Congress Legislature Party at his residence in the morning where he announced the decision to appoint five deputy chief ministers.

Accordingly, one each from SC, ST, BC, minority and Kapu communities would be made deputy CMs.

He also told his legislators that the Cabinet would predominantly comprise members from the weaker sections, contrary to expectations that the Reddy community would get a lion's share.

He said the Cabinet would be reconstituted two and a half years later after a mid-term review of the government's performance.

In the previous N Chandrababu Naidu government, one each from, Kapu and BC communities was made deputy chief minister.

Japan's decision to have five deputies is seen as a revolutionary step that is aimed at keeping those communities in good humour.&nbsp;

In what could be an unprecedented move, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Friday decided to have five deputy CMs under him in a full 25-member Cabinet.

In what could be an unprecedented move, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Friday decided to have five deputy CMs under him in a full 25-member Cabinet. The new Council of Ministers will be constituted at a public function in Amravati on Saturday. The Chief Minister held a meeting of the YSR Congress Legislature Party at his residence in the morning where he announced the decision to appoint five deputy chief ministers. Accordingly, one each from SC, ST, BC, minority and Kapu communities would be made deputy CMs. He also told his legislators that the Cabinet would predominantly comprise members from the weaker sections, contrary to expectations that the Reddy community would get a lion's share. He said the Cabinet would be reconstituted two and a half years later after a mid-term review of the government's performance. In the previous N Chandrababu Naidu government, one each from, Kapu and BC communities was made deputy chief minister. Japan's decision to have five deputies is seen as a revolutionary step that is aimed at keeping those communities in good humour.

Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to have five deputies in Cabinet

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-will-try-to-serve-andhra-pradesh-better-than-my-father-chief-minister-jagan-mohan-reddy-224009">YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government</a> Thursday cancelled a controversial government order issued by the previous Chandrababu Naidu-led dispensation, paving the way for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe various cases in Andhra Pradesh.

On November 8, 2018, the ruling Telugu Desam Party had issued a government order (GO) withdrawing the "general consent" accorded to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to carry out investigations and raids in the state.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, the government hereby withdraws the general consent accorded (in GO Ms 109) to all the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise the powers and jurisdiction under the said&nbsp; 
Act in the state of Andhra Pradesh," the GO had said.

The then Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister (Home) N China Rajappa had said the reason to withdraw the consent was allegations against the top officials of the country's premier investigation agency.

The Andhra Pradesh government bestowed powers upon itself to launch a corruption probe against central government employees as well through the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau.

The YSR Congress Party that assumed power on May 30, issued a fresh order Thursday cancelling the GO 176 issued on November 8.

Based on the directions of Jagan Mohan Reddy, Special Chief Secretary Manmohan Singh issued GO 81 to this effect.

"The order issued on November 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled under the provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946," it said. 
The CBI will now have all powers to take up corruption and other cases in AP.

The premier investigative agency functions under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.

Under Section 6 of the Act, a state government "routinely" grants consent to the CBI for exercising its authority in the state and the AP government, too, had issued relevant orders periodically.

Ever since he snapped ties with the Narendra Modi-led NDA government in March last year, Naidu had been alleging that the Centre was misusing agencies like the CBI to target political opponents.

The raids by Income Tax authorities on some business establishments, run by those close to the ruling Telugu Desam Party in the state, had left Naidu red-faced.

Subsequently, he announced that his government would not provide police cover to the IT officials for conducting the raids.

The state government's move was seen as further intensification of confrontation between the Modi government and Naidu, who was striving to forge a non-BJP front to take on the saffron party in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Opposition parties decried the move and asserted the state government did not have the authority to bar the CBI.

The YSR Congress, the main opposition party then, had alleged the controversial decision was taken only because the chief minister was scared of the CBI.

The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government Thursday cancelled a controversial government order issued by the previous Chandrababu Naidu-led dispensation, paving the way for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe various cases in Andhra Pradesh.

The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government Thursday cancelled a controversial government order issued by the previous Chandrababu Naidu-led dispensation, paving the way for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe various cases in Andhra Pradesh. On November 8, 2018, the ruling Telugu Desam Party had issued a government order (GO) withdrawing the "general consent" accorded to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to carry out investigations and raids in the state. "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, the government hereby withdraws the general consent accorded (in GO Ms 109) to all the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise the powers and jurisdiction under the said Act in the state of Andhra Pradesh," the GO had said. The then Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister (Home) N China Rajappa had said the reason to withdraw the consent was allegations against the top officials of the country's premier investigation agency. The Andhra Pradesh government bestowed powers upon itself to launch a corruption probe against central government employees as well through the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau. The YSR Congress Party that assumed power on May 30, issued a fresh order Thursday cancelling the GO 176 issued on November 8. Based on the directions of Jagan Mohan Reddy, Special Chief Secretary Manmohan Singh issued GO 81 to this effect. "The order issued on November 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled under the provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946," it said. The CBI will now have all powers to take up corruption and other cases in AP. The premier investigative agency functions under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. Under Section 6 of the Act, a state government "routinely" grants consent to the CBI for exercising its authority in the state and the AP government, too, had issued relevant orders periodically. Ever since he snapped ties with the Narendra Modi-led NDA government in March last year, Naidu had been alleging that the Centre was misusing agencies like the CBI to target political opponents. The raids by Income Tax authorities on some business establishments, run by those close to the ruling Telugu Desam Party in the state, had left Naidu red-faced. Subsequently, he announced that his government would not provide police cover to the IT officials for conducting the raids. The state government's move was seen as further intensification of confrontation between the Modi government and Naidu, who was striving to forge a non-BJP front to take on the saffron party in 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Opposition parties decried the move and asserted the state government did not have the authority to bar the CBI. The YSR Congress, the main opposition party then, had alleged the controversial decision was taken only because the chief minister was scared of the CBI.

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Reddy reverses Naidu government order, allows CBI to conduct probe in the state

Outgoing Andhra Pradesh chief minister and&nbsp;Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will not attend the swearing-in of YS Jaganmohan Reddy on May 30 in Vijayawada.

Naidu will instead send a&nbsp;TDP&nbsp;delegation to attend the ceremony.

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Though Reddy had personally invited the TDP chief over the telephone.

Meanwhile, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mk-stalin-to-attend-andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-elect-jagan-mohan-reddys-swearing-in-ceremony-on-may-30-222261">MK Stalin will attend</a> Jaganmohan Reddy's swearing-in ceremony.

Reddy's party YSRCP achieved a landslide victory by winning 151 seats in the 175-member Assembly and 22 out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats.

After the swearing-in ceremony, Reddy and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will reportedly fly to Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

Outgoing Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will not attend the swearing-in of YS Jaganmohan Reddy on May 30 in Vijayawada.

Outgoing Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu will not attend the swearing-in of YS Jaganmohan Reddy on May 30 in Vijayawada. Naidu will instead send a TDP delegation to attend the ceremony. #AndhraPradesh: TDP National President N Chandrababu Naidu to not attend swearing-in ceremony of YS Jaganmohan Reddy tomorrow. A TDP delegation will meet YS Jaganmohan Reddy at his Amaravati residence before the swearing-in ceremony. (file pics) pic.twitter.com/HH8hpBMpf6 — ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2019 × Though Reddy had personally invited the TDP chief over the telephone. Meanwhile, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin will attend Jaganmohan Reddy's swearing-in ceremony. Reddy's party YSRCP achieved a landslide victory by winning 151 seats in the 175-member Assembly and 22 out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats. After the swearing-in ceremony, Reddy and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will reportedly fly to Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chandrababu Naidu will not attend Reddy's swearing-in ceremony as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

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