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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh remains in Delhi due to fears of arrest in connection with various scams, influenced by YSRCP MP Raghurama Krishnam Raju's own avoidance of Andhra Pradesh to avoid arrest.
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.
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.
Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, known for his skill in manipulating systems, is now facing arrest and imprisonment as his tactics fail to influence the judiciary in his favor.
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.
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 Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the CID not to arrest TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh in the Skill Development and AP FiberNet scams until October 4, extending the interim order for his anticipatory bail petitions.
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 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.
Telugu Desam Party leaders' attempts to protest the arrest of their party president, N Chandrababu Naidu, with programs like "Motha Mogiddam" and "Kanthi tho Kranthi" have been met with poor response and are unlikely to garner much support from the public.
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.
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.
Former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has been in jail for over a month, and despite disappointment from the TDP faction, his nephew Junior NTR has chosen not to make any public statement concerning his uncle's arrest.
The arrest of N Chandrababu Naidu has caused a political vacuum in Andhra Pradesh, with opposition parties like TDP and Jana Sena focusing on releasing Naidu and lacking in public issue advocacy.
