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.
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.
TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh referred to Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan as his brother and expressed gratitude to him for supporting the state bandh, sparking speculation on Pawan Kalyan's relationship with Chandrababu Naidu and the possibility of him breaking alliances.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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."
YCP rebel and Narasapuram MP K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju's recent actions suggest that he will be joining the TDP during the upcoming general elections, as he was seen alongside TDP MPs in New Delhi carrying a placard and raising slogans in support of TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The TDP and Janasena Party are strengthening their cooperation with discussions held between Janasena leaders and Nara Brahmani, focusing on joint actions against the YSRCP government following Chandrababu Naidu's arrest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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 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.
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.
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.
Revanth Reddy, the President of the Telangana Congress Party, is concerned that Lokesh Naidu's meeting with Amit Shah may be a trap set by the BJP to win support from settler voters and potentially shift Congress votes towards the BJP in the upcoming Telangana elections.
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.
Speculations arise after the meeting between Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh and Union home minister Amit Shah, with rumors suggesting a proposal of TDP merging with BJP by the 2024 assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.
