Chandrababu Naidu is allegedly evading questions and showing reluctance to cooperate with investigative authorities in the skill development scam, responding with vague answers and displaying frustration, possibly awaiting legal support before providing substantial responses.
Telugu Desam Party leaders are making every effort to prevent their party president and former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu from being imprisoned, reaching out to top political leaders for support and planning to escalate the issue after the G-20 summit.
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 YCP government alleges that Opposition leader N. Chandrababu Naidu embezzled public funds worth Rs 6 lakh crore, while TDP leaders claim it is a politically motivated arrest aimed at tarnishing their party's image ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections.
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.
Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has made history by becoming the first ex-Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh to be arrested in connection with a criminal case, specifically the AP Skill Development scam, and he has been remanded to 14 days in prison.
Nara Lokesh defends his father, Chandrababu Naidu, against corruption allegations, stating that the accusations are false and that Naidu's focus is on the progress of the state and country. Additionally, Lokesh criticizes CM Jagan and challenges him to disclose his own pending cases, while also daring the ruling government to arrest him.
Retired IAS officer P V Ramesh, who supported Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the skill development corporation scam, landed in trouble after making controversial comments questioning the arrest of Naidu and alleging that the original note files were missing.
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.
Telugu Desam Party chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu's arrest is expected to continue for some time, causing political drama in Andhra Pradesh, leading Pawan Kalyan to position himself as the voice of the Jana Sena-TDP alliance until Naidu is released, potentially resulting in the suspension or cancellation of director Harish Shankar's filming schedule.
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.
The Telugu Desam Party has shifted its stance towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is now targeting the BJP leadership after facing legal troubles, leading to speculations that it may align with the opposition camp.
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.
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.
Chandrababu Naidu is allegedly facing poor facilities and political targeting in Rajahmundry Central Jail, with no air conditioning and mosquito troubles despite being in judicial remand and not yet having been proven guilty.
The arrest of Telugu Desam Party president and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in a corruption scandal is generating sympathy for him among the majority of residents in Andhra Pradesh, according to an exclusive survey conducted by C-Voter.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has a history of forming alliances in elections, but its recent alliance with Janasena is seen as a potential mistake that could either kill the TDP or weaken it significantly, as Janasena lacks a solid foundation and may claim all the credit if the alliance succeeds, while the Kapu community could position themselves as the saviors of the Kammas, further complicating matters for the TDP.
Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh is potentially facing arrest in relation to his alleged involvement in the AP Fibernet scam, as the CID has gathered evidence against him and is preparing to take action when he returns to Vijayawada from Delhi.
The Crime Investigation Department has begun questioning former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in connection with his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal, marking a new experience for the politician who had commanded the police officials for several years.
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.
Former Congress MP Vundavalli Arun Kumar has filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh high court, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a multi-crore skill development corporation scam, a move that has caused a political uproar in the state; while some believe Kumar is colluding with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to target former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, others argue that his petition is aimed at helping Naidu, as a CBI investigation would take longer and potentially allow Naidu to be out on bail during the state assembly elections.
The family of Telugu Desam Party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is preparing for the possibility that he may not be released from jail soon, and they are organizing the party's activities in his absence.
The Telugu Desam Party lodged a complaint with President of India against alleged stifling of opposition voices and the illegal arrest of their leader in a fabricated skill development case, appealing for the protection of Constitutional rights.
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.
The Telugu Desam Party has been organizing various protests to generate sympathy for party president N Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently in jail, but their efforts have not received much response from the public so far.
The arrest of Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has escalated the political tension in Andhra Pradesh, with media channels divided along political lines and analysts taking a stand in favor of the parties they are affiliated with, in hopes of gaining influence and monetary rewards.
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.
The BJP's struggle to gain traction in Andhra Pradesh politics is believed to be due to the cunning politics of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu and the biased reporting of media figures Ch Ramoji Rao and V Radha Krishna.
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 High Court dismisses Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's petitions for anticipatory bail in three separate cases, dealing another setback to him.
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.
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.
