The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has accused former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of spending a staggering Rs 500 crore ($59.9 million) on the lavish Rushikonda Palace.

<h2>Toilets worth $14K</h2>

Speaking to news agency ANI, TDP spokesperson Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram said people were in a state of disbelief after seeing the extravagant interiors of the palace.&nbsp;

"People couldn't believe that Jagan Reddy had spent Rs 500 crores on creating his own luxuries. Look at the bathtubs, which cost more than Rs 40 lakh ($47,941) commodes cost more than Rs 10-12 lakh ($11,985-$14,382)… The kind of luxurious furniture that are placed inside… The people are in shock after looking at these visuals," said Pattabhi.

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He highlighted the stark contrast between the palace's opulence and the modest homes being built for BPL families under a government initiative led by Reddy.&nbsp;

"The houses for BPL families being built by the government, which was initiated by Jagan Reddy, are much smaller than the toilet in Rushikonda," he said.

Pattabhi questioned the former chief minister's justification for such lavish spending.

"So Jagan Reddy, you have to answer about this lavish spending. All this job of creating a luxurious interior was given to a woman named Supriya Reddy, who happens to be the wife of his close confidant, an IT advisor, Devreddy Srinath Reddy."

He criticised the Andhra government's financial management, noting that every week, the government has to go to the RBI to raise loans.&nbsp;

"In such kind of a scenario, how can you spend Rs 500 crore on your palace? You have not spent money on projects like Amravati… These are the projects that are required by the people. Instead of spending money on those projects, you have wasted money on your own palace," he alleged.

Pattabhi assured that an inquiry will be launched into the spending.&nbsp;

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On its official X handle, the TDP further criticised Jagan Mohan Reddy, stating, "Rushikonda Palace incident alone is enough to know how much good people have done to the state by defeating Jagan. Look at how much effort he had to occupy a hill in Visakha and build a palace with Rs 500 crores of public money!"

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<h2>YSRCP defends Reddy</h2>

In response to the allegation, YSRCP (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) spokesperson Ravi Chandra Reddy defended the construction, asserting that the building is meant for government purposes.

"We constructed that building (Rushikonda Palace) in the true spirit to rule from Vizag and that buildings should be used for only government purposes. Those buildings belong to the government of Andhra Pradesh and not Jagan Mohan Reddy or YSRCP."

"Those buildings are constructed with beautiful architecture for the government of Andhra Pradesh so it can be used when the President or Prime Minister comes as good buildings are not available in Vizag," he told ANI.

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Ravi Chandra Reddy accused the TDP of playing politics. "You are playing politics now. It is high time to deliver to people what you committed to people in your manifesto. But in spite of that, you people are playing politics… You are diverting people’s attention," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has accused former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of spending a staggering Rs 500 crore ($59.9 million) on the lavish Rushikonda Palace.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has accused former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of spending a staggering Rs 500 crore ($59.9 million) on the lavish Rushikonda Palace. Toilets worth $14K Speaking to news agency ANI, TDP spokesperson Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram said people were in a state of disbelief after seeing the extravagant interiors of the palace. "People couldn't believe that Jagan Reddy had spent Rs 500 crores on creating his own luxuries. Look at the bathtubs, which cost more than Rs 40 lakh ($47,941) commodes cost more than Rs 10-12 lakh ($11,985-$14,382)… The kind of luxurious furniture that are placed inside… The people are in shock after looking at these visuals," said Pattabhi. Also read | Delhi to receive rainfall within 48 hours; IMD predicts monsoon winds to gather pace next week He highlighted the stark contrast between the palace's opulence and the modest homes being built for BPL families under a government initiative led by Reddy. "The houses for BPL families being built by the government, which was initiated by Jagan Reddy, are much smaller than the toilet in Rushikonda," he said. Pattabhi questioned the former chief minister's justification for such lavish spending. "So Jagan Reddy, you have to answer about this lavish spending. All this job of creating a luxurious interior was given to a woman named Supriya Reddy, who happens to be the wife of his close confidant, an IT advisor, Devreddy Srinath Reddy." He criticised the Andhra government's financial management, noting that every week, the government has to go to the RBI to raise loans. "In such kind of a scenario, how can you spend Rs 500 crore on your palace? You have not spent money on projects like Amravati… These are the projects that are required by the people. Instead of spending money on those projects, you have wasted money on your own palace," he alleged. Pattabhi assured that an inquiry will be launched into the spending. Also read | 'Priyanka should be in parliament, I want her to be there,' says Robert Vadra as he backs wife's Wayanad run On its official X handle, the TDP further criticised Jagan Mohan Reddy, stating, "Rushikonda Palace incident alone is enough to know how much good people have done to the state by defeating Jagan. Look at how much effort he had to occupy a hill in Visakha and build a palace with Rs 500 crores of public money!" మంది సొమ్ము మంగళవారం ముప్పొద్దుల తింటారు అనేది సామెత. కానీ జగన్ ప్రజల సొమ్మును తాను తిన్నది కాక బంధువర్గాన్ని కూడా బాగా మేపాడు. రుషికొండ ప్యాలెస్ ఇంటీరియర్ సోకులకు ఏకంగా రూ.120 కోట్ల కాంట్రాక్టును సమీప బంధువు సుప్రియా రెడ్డికి ఇచ్చాడంటే... జగన్ ఏపీ ఖజనాని తన సొంత జేబులా… pic.twitter.com/p5CNRGuNl0 — Telugu Desam Party (@JaiTDP) June 18, 2024 × YSRCP defends Reddy In response to the allegation, YSRCP (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) spokesperson Ravi Chandra Reddy defended the construction, asserting that the building is meant for government purposes. "We constructed that building (Rushikonda Palace) in the true spirit to rule from Vizag and that buildings should be used for only government purposes. Those buildings belong to the government of Andhra Pradesh and not Jagan Mohan Reddy or YSRCP." "Those buildings are constructed with beautiful architecture for the government of Andhra Pradesh so it can be used when the President or Prime Minister comes as good buildings are not available in Vizag," he told ANI. ఆ బిల్డింగ్స్ గవర్నమెంట్ కి సంబంధించినవి..@ysjagan గారివో వైయస్ఆర్ కాంగ్రెస్ పార్టీవో కాదు ప్రజలు వాళ్ళకి మెజారిటీ ఇచ్చారు వారు మేనిఫెస్టోను అమలు చేయడం మీద దృష్టి పెట్టకుండా కావాలనే దాని మీద రాజకీయం చేస్తూ పబ్బం గడుపుకుంటున్నారు. -కనుమూరి రవిచంద్రా రెడ్డి, వైయస్ఆర్ సీపీ… pic.twitter.com/YdMw4nYoDf — YSR Congress Party (@YSRCParty) June 19, 2024 × Ravi Chandra Reddy accused the TDP of playing politics. "You are playing politics now. It is high time to deliver to people what you committed to people in your manifesto. But in spite of that, you people are playing politics… You are diverting people’s attention," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

$14K toilet in a $60 million palace? TDP slams Jagan Reddy's lavish spending amid state debts

A delegation of the Telugu film industry, led by veteran actor Chiranjeevi, met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amravati on Tuesday afternoon and discussed issues concerning the film world. The delegation wanted to seek permission to start filming again. 
 
The state government said it would allow re-opening of cinemas only after the Centre issues relevant guidelines, post-COVID-19 lockdown.

Chiranjeevi also requested a waiver of minimum fixed power charges for cinemas as they remained shut due to the lockdown. The delegation also wanted release of pending subsidy for small films. 
 
"The Chief Minister has promised to take steps for the revival of the Telugu film industry. He assured us that necessary guidelines will be issued for resuming film- shooting in the state," the veteran actor told reporters after the meeting. 
"We thank the Chief Minister for agreeing to waive the fixed power charges for cinemas, Chiranjeevi added. 
 
The delegation also sought flexible pricing of cinema tickets, which, Jagan said, would be considered. "This will help the industry tide over the crisis," Chiranjeevi said. 
 
State Information and Public Relations Minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Perni Nani) said the Chief Minister considered the film industry's requests positively. 
 
"They wanted subsidy for small films released and the Chief Minister agreed to do it soon. Regarding re-opening of theatres, a decision will be taken based on the Centres orders," Nani said. 
 
Apart from Chiranjeevi, actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, film producer Daggubati Suresh Babu, directors S S Rajamouli, Trivikram Srinivas and others were also part of the delegation.

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A delegation of the Telugu film industry, led by veteran actor Chiranjeevi, met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amravati on Tuesday afternoon and discussed issues concerning the film world.

A delegation of the Telugu film industry, led by veteran actor Chiranjeevi, met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amravati on Tuesday afternoon and discussed issues concerning the film world. The delegation wanted to seek permission to start filming again. The state government said it would allow re-opening of cinemas only after the Centre issues relevant guidelines, post-COVID-19 lockdown. Chiranjeevi also requested a waiver of minimum fixed power charges for cinemas as they remained shut due to the lockdown. The delegation also wanted release of pending subsidy for small films. "The Chief Minister has promised to take steps for the revival of the Telugu film industry. He assured us that necessary guidelines will be issued for resuming film- shooting in the state," the veteran actor told reporters after the meeting. "We thank the Chief Minister for agreeing to waive the fixed power charges for cinemas, Chiranjeevi added. The delegation also sought flexible pricing of cinema tickets, which, Jagan said, would be considered. "This will help the industry tide over the crisis," Chiranjeevi said. State Information and Public Relations Minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Perni Nani) said the Chief Minister considered the film industry's requests positively. "They wanted subsidy for small films released and the Chief Minister agreed to do it soon. Regarding re-opening of theatres, a decision will be taken based on the Centres orders," Nani said. Apart from Chiranjeevi, actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, film producer Daggubati Suresh Babu, directors S S Rajamouli, Trivikram Srinivas and others were also part of the delegation.

Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and others meet Andhra CM to discuss films in post Covid world

Telugu Desam Party chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-chandrababu-naidu-son-nara-lokesh-put-under-preventive-detention-248958">N Chandrababu</a> on Tuesday called YSRCP Chief and Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy a 'psycho'&nbsp;alleging that he is acting in a vindictive manner as false cases are being filed against TDP leaders.

"Our party leaders were booked under various cases despite the fact that they did nothing wrong. Cases are being filed on TDP leaders for petty reasons by a person of no integrity. Cases filed by YSRCP against Kodela Siva Prasada Rao with non-bailable sections were petty. Jagan Reddy is a psycho, who is acting in a vindictive manner," said Naidu in a press conference.

The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister also alleged that lawyers of Kodela were badly treated.

"When we approached the DGP to look into the matter, he expressed helplessness. How can such DGP save law and order? Now, we will go to any extent, we will fight legally to get justice for Kodela," he said.

Levying accusations on YSRCP for the alleged suicide of former assembly speaker Kodela, Naidu said: "A person had filed SC, ST atrocity case against Kodela. It was the utter misuse of the act as he was abroad at that time. Who is responsible (for the death of Kodela)? Is the Chief Minister not responsible? You drove a brave person Kodela into a condition that he committed suicide."

Seeking Reddy's explanation in the case, the TDP president said: "Why Jagan is remaining silent on the issue? Whenever any allegation is levelled against me, I always give an explanation."

Naidu concluded saying that police should act in a fair manner in the suicide case of Kodela and make ensure that law and order are maintained.

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Botsa Satyanarayana have asked for a comprehensive investigation on the suicide of Kodela at Hyderabad where the incident took place.

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu on Tuesday called YSRCP Chief and Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy a 'psycho' alleging that he is acting in a vindictive manner as false cases are being filed against TDP leaders.

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu on Tuesday called YSRCP Chief and Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy a 'psycho' alleging that he is acting in a vindictive manner as false cases are being filed against TDP leaders. "Our party leaders were booked under various cases despite the fact that they did nothing wrong. Cases are being filed on TDP leaders for petty reasons by a person of no integrity. Cases filed by YSRCP against Kodela Siva Prasada Rao with non-bailable sections were petty. Jagan Reddy is a psycho, who is acting in a vindictive manner," said Naidu in a press conference. The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister also alleged that lawyers of Kodela were badly treated. "When we approached the DGP to look into the matter, he expressed helplessness. How can such DGP save law and order? Now, we will go to any extent, we will fight legally to get justice for Kodela," he said. Levying accusations on YSRCP for the alleged suicide of former assembly speaker Kodela, Naidu said: "A person had filed SC, ST atrocity case against Kodela. It was the utter misuse of the act as he was abroad at that time. Who is responsible (for the death of Kodela)? Is the Chief Minister not responsible? You drove a brave person Kodela into a condition that he committed suicide." Seeking Reddy's explanation in the case, the TDP president said: "Why Jagan is remaining silent on the issue? Whenever any allegation is levelled against me, I always give an explanation." Naidu concluded saying that police should act in a fair manner in the suicide case of Kodela and make ensure that law and order are maintained. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Botsa Satyanarayana have asked for a comprehensive investigation on the suicide of Kodela at Hyderabad where the incident took place.

Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Reddy acting in a vindictive manner: Chandrababu Naidu

The YSR Congress Party, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Thursday stormed to power in Andhra Pradesh with a landslide victory, winning 148 seats in the 175-member Assembly. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) was leading in two other constituencies. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which was in power, bit the dust across the state, only bagging 19 seats so far while being ahead in 5 other seats. Watch this video to know more.

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