Jagan Mohan Reddy's rise to power has shaken media tycoon Ramoji Rao and brought Chandrababu Naidu to tears, making it unwise for Pawan Kalyan to provoke him with his theatrical antics, as Jagan's influence could have severe consequences for Pawan's political and professional career.
During a press conference, TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh's mention of his brother Pawan Kalyan as his support while leading the party in the absence of their father, Chandrababu Naidu, displayed ignorance and undermined the importance of TDP leaders.
Former Lok Sabha member Vundavalli Arun Kumar suggests that another prominent figure in Andhra Pradesh will be arrested before October 30, which is expected to have a greater impact on politics than the recent arrest of Chandrababu Naidu. It remains uncertain who this individual might be, but speculations point towards media baron Ch Ramoji Rao or Nara Lokesh, son of Naidu.
Tollywood producer Ashwini Dutt defends former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's arrest, calling it unfortunate and stating that his detractors will face consequences as Naidu is likely to win a majority in the upcoming general elections.
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth consoles TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh over the arrest of his father and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, assuring him that Naidu's good work and public service will protect him and that he will soon be released.
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 in a corruption scandal has led to debates about its repercussions and potential advantages for political parties in upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh.
The arrest of Chandrababu Naidu and his call for a civil war against the ruling YSRCP government has caused confusion and concern, with questions arising about who Lokesh intends to target and whether he is inciting violence against the judiciary.
CM Jagan criticized Chandrababu, calling him a proven thief involved in unethical activities, while accusing his staunch supporters of denying the accusations and manipulating democracy through a false agreement, disregarding government regulations.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's arrest in a skill development fraud case has been strategically elevated to a national stage by his son Nara Lokesh, leading to widespread awareness and debate, with protests erupting across the states and Lokesh engaging with Supreme Court lawyers and national media to assert that the arrest was carried out unlawfully and demand parliamentary attention on the matter.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses his predecessor Chandrababu Naidu of promoting a non-existent company through a fraudulent agreement in a corruption case, with evidence and documents confirming Naidu's involvement, despite his dismissal of warnings from government officials.
Pawan Kalyan aspires to see Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh behind bars in order to assert his authority over the state, framing the battle as Jagan vs Pawan, although he may be overestimating his strength and popularity.
Nara Lokesh, the son of Chandrababu and TDP National General Secretary, is cautious in making critical statements against the BJP government, raising concerns about his hesitation to echo claims regarding the BJP's involvement in his father's arrest.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's petition to quash an FIR against him will be heard in the Andhra High Court, but a prolonged hearing is likely before a verdict is given, while a petition for bail will also be heard in the Anti-Corruption Bureau special court; if Naidu is released, he may still face arrest in another case, and there is uncertainty regarding the potential arrest of his son and TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh.
Nara Lokesh is rumored to be avoiding arrest by staying in Delhi, possibly influenced by another politician's similar move, while others believe he is strategically staying in Delhi to prevent both himself and his father from being jailed simultaneously and to prevent the party from facing legal complications.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the argument of N Chandrababu Naidu, president of the Telugu Desam Party, stating that his arrest in connection with the skill development corporation scam was valid and the case should be investigated.
Chandrababu Naidu's quash petition has been rejected by the AP High Court, leading to his two-day CID custody and creating challenges for the TDP party, while Nara Lokesh's attempts to garner national attention for Naidu's arrest have been unsuccessful.
CID officials have begun questioning Chandrababu Naidu inside Rajahmundry Central Prison in relation to the skill development scam case, following the AP High Court's decision to grant two days custody for further investigation.
Telugu Desam Party leader Nara Lokesh is staying in Delhi to lobby support and challenge the high court order in the Supreme Court, as the Andhra Pradesh police suspect he may be arrested in connection with the AP Fibernet scam.
Telangana senior leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu expresses full support for Chandrababu Naidu during his arrest, criticizing CM Jagan for his actions and questioning his ability to stay in power forever.
Nara Lokesh, the national general secretary of TDP, has been named as one of the accused in the Amaravati Inner Ring Road case, where the CID alleges that the Andhra Pradesh government changed the road's design to increase the value of lands owned by TDP leaders.
Speculation arises in the Telugu States that the Andhra Pradesh government might arrest TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh due to alleged offenses, potentially leading his wife, Nara Brahmani, with limited political skills, to assume party leadership for the upcoming general election.
TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh frequently faces criticism for engaging in a tit-for-tat exchange with Jagan Reddy, without considering that the legal cases against his father, Chandrababu Naidu, can be seen as a form of return gift.
Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh's plan to resume his padayatra has been obstructed by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government, as they have implicated him in multiple scams and are likely to arrest him if he returns to Andhra Pradesh.
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi praises CM Jagan and criticizes TDP chief Chandrababu's arrest, while expressing interest in contesting elections in Andhra Pradesh.
Chandrababu Naidu is in jail while Lokesh is working on legal options for his release, but the rest of the family and party members don't believe in his imminent release as shown by their plans for Nara Bhuvaneshwari's "Bus Yatra," which some speculate is a tactic to divert media attention from Pawan Kalyan's "Varahi Yatra."
Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh has been staying in New Delhi to pursue his father's case with legal experts and seek help from the Bharatiya Janata Party, including a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah, but has received no positive response so far.
YS Jagan, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, denies any grudge or revenge politics against Chandrababu Naidu and claims that his arrest in a fraud case was not an act of political vendetta, but rather a result of ED, IT, and CBI proving his corruption.
BJP leaders in Andhra Pradesh are defending former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and criticizing the Jagan Mohan Reddy government for allegedly harassing him in the skill development corporation scam.
