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.
A prevalent sentiment on social media suggests that the majority of voters in Andhra Pradesh hold an anti-Kamma stance, impacting the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) during the 2019 elections due to perceived biased articles in newspapers Eenadu and Andhra Jyothy based on caste.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has caused a shift in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh, leading to a coalition between Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena party and the TDP in the upcoming elections, while the release of Balakrishna's film "Bhagavanth Kesari" may not face any issues despite the charged political environment.
The arrest of Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh has caused unrest in Telangana, leading to protests and demonstrations in Hyderabad and Bangalore, which may pose a challenge for the ruling BRS party ahead of elections.
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.
Chandrababu's arrest has sparked a nationwide rally of support by TDP groups, with rumors circulating about the potential arrest of Nara Lokesh as well, leading to heightened speculation about further arrests in Amaravati.
A group of TDP leaders and corporators from the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation went on a tour of North Indian cities amid Nara Chandrababu Naidu's imprisonment, sparking discontent and disapproval from senior party leaders.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has reportedly offered 25 assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats to the Jana Sena Party, while also speculating over potential seats if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joins the alliance.
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."
Nara Lokesh chaired the TDP Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi, indicating that he could be the party's successor if N Chandrababu Naidu remains in jail.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves orders on TDP supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu's quash petition in the Skill Development Corporation scam, in which he is currently in judicial custody.
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.
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.
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 arrest of Chandrababu and his potential prolonged stay in jail poses a significant challenge for the TDP, prompting them to formulate a Plan B involving tours across Andhra Pradesh by Balayya, Bhuvaneshwari, and Brahmani to garner public sympathy and revitalize the party.
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.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is confident of returning to power for a second term, while the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) struggles and faces uncertainty due to the imprisonment of its leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh, potentially affecting the party's ability to prepare for elections.
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi praises CM Jagan and criticizes TDP chief Chandrababu's arrest, while expressing interest in contesting elections in 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.
The arrest of N Chandrababu Naidu was made possible by a secret man who showed Jagan Mohan Reddy a video during his trip to London, prompting him to make the decision to arrest Naidu.
TDP MLA and actor N. Balakrishna responded to the silence of actor Jr NTR on Chandrababu Naidu's arrest by saying "I don’t care, Bro, I don’t care," and stated that the TDP will contest the upcoming elections in Telangana with full force.
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 Jana Sena Party clarified that it is still a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and will also support the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in difficult times, according to a statement by Pawan Kalyan, the leader of the party.
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 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.
TDP supporters have been engaging in various activities to show their support for Chandrababu Naidu, despite being perceived as comedic by the general public, as they believed it would gain the BJP high command's favor and assist in Naidu's release from arrest.
