Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray criticized the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) calling it an "amoeba" with no definite shape, and urged Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to clarify his stand on supporting the INDIA alliance or the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Thackeray also appealed to the people to join the INDIA alliance for protecting democracy and the Constitution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pawan Kalyan, the chief of the Jana Sena Party, has reportedly decided to form an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh, opting to ignore the Bharatiya Janata Party due to their alleged support of the current government's arrest of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Janasena Chief Pawan Kalyan's claim of a phone conversation with Jagan Mohan Reddy is debunked, highlighting his tendency to make false statements and raising doubts about his integrity and credibility.
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.
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.
Pawan Kalyan's decision to align with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) instead of exploiting the current political situation to his advantage as an alternative has been seen as a wasted opportunity, according to analysts.
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.
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.
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.
The yellow media in Andhra Pradesh falsely credits TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu for the development of Hyderabad's IT sector, when in reality, the foundation stone for IT towers in Madhapur was laid by Nedurumilli Janardhana Reddy and major companies arrived during Y S Rajasekhar Reddy's tenure as the chief minister.
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 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.
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.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's family is concerned about his health in jail due to alleged water contamination and lack of cleanliness, but YSR Congress party leaders have dismissed these allegations as baseless.
Andhra Pradesh industries and IT minister Gudivada Amarnath accuses opposition leaders who do not reside in the state of targeting the YSR Congress Party government, including Ramoji Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Pawan Kalyan.