Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly benefiting from a corruption scam worth ₹550 crore, which involved diverting project funds and breaking tendering rules.
The arrest of Chandrababu Naidu has created shockwaves in politics, particularly as the ruling BJP has remained silent, raising questions about their knowledge and involvement in the arrest. CPI National Secretary, K. Narayana, suggests that Naidu's arrest was part of a calculated strategy and advises him to reconsider his alliance with the BJP.
YSRC cadres celebrated the arrest of TD president N. Chandrababu Naidu in connection with the Skill Development scam, expressing the hope that it would bring justice for the corruption committed by him.
The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the ongoing investigations against him and his son has dealt a significant blow to the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) as they were trying to regain traction after a major defeat in the 2019 elections.
Chandrababu Naidu's arrest remains subject to interpretation, with TDP supporters believing it to be a fabricated case while YCP followers believe in his involvement, as a survey shows that 62.1% of respondents think he may have committed the crime for either personal or party gain.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has been accused by the Crime Investigation Department of the Andhra Pradesh police of being deeply involved in a Rs 371 crore AP Skill Development Corporation scam and having knowledge of the project at every stage, including signing off on the cabinet to approve the budget without formal approval and diverting funds to shell companies.
The arrest of Chandrababu Naidu has sparked protests by the Telugu community in the US, with the NRI TDP unit and Janasena Party NRI wing actively supporting and organizing rallies in various states to condemn the arrest and show solidarity with Naidu.
Superstar Rajinikanth expressed his desire to visit jailed TDP boss N. Chandrababu Naidu, but couldn't due to a family function, highlighting the support Naidu is receiving and the perception of his arrest as "vendetta politics."
The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in connection with a corruption scandal is having significant political repercussions, with analysts debating its impact on the Telugu Desam Party and potential alliances with the Jana Sena Party, while the current chief minister focuses on his positive welfare schemes to maintain his support.
Numerous individuals affiliated with the TDP have infiltrated different political parties and hold key positions within the government, actively mobilizing their efforts to secure the release of Chandrababu Naidu from custody and voicing their support for him, demonstrating their disloyalty to their current affiliations.
The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in a skill development scam has led to demoralization among the Telugu Desam Party leadership, causing rumblings within the party and the potential replacement of its state president, K Atchannaidu, by senior leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu.
YSRCP MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar revealed that Pawan Kalyan received a massive sum of Rs 1400 crore from Chandrababu Naidu, which was transferred through illicit channels spanning across international borders, raising questions about whether the funds ended up in countries like Dubai, Russia, or Singapore.
Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's arrest in a skill development scam has led to a lackluster protest by the Telugu Desam Party, with only party leaders and activists participating and no impact on the general public, as Naidu's legal situation appears grim.
The meeting between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda and the chairpersons of two media houses, Ch Ramoji Rao and Vemuri Radha Krishna, has raised questions as they have been openly supporting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently in prison, and criticizing the ruling YSR Congress party.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy denies any involvement in the arrest of TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu, stating that his arrest is not an act of revenge but a result of investigations done by central agencies into Naidu's alleged corruption.
