Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resources, has provided detailed explanations regarding the 'Red Book,' a record maintained by his party to document the alleged misrule and atrocities committed by the previous YCP government. According to Lokesh, the book played a crucial role in initiating action against Jogi Rajeev, son of former minister Jogi Ramesh, who is accused of fraudulent activities re

The Andhra Pradesh police department has intensified its scrutiny of YCP leaders accused in various criminal cases, with Devineni Avinash recently becoming the latest target. Avinash, who has been active in the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) since 2019 and faced a significant defeat in the 2024 elections, is one of the accused in the attack on the TDP office in Vijayawada. His involvement in this case has drawn substantial a

Nara Bhuvaneshwari has recently made headlines for her substantial philanthropic contribution to the Anna Canteens initiative in Andhra Pradesh. In a heartfelt gesture, she donated 1 Crore rupees through the NTR Trust, which she oversees. This donation is a key part of the effort to relaunch Anna Canteens, a program designed to provide three meals a day at a minimal cost of 5 rupees per session to those in need. The canteens are set to reopen on the eve of Independence Day, marking a signific

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress (YCP), is set to give a significant boost to his wife YS Bharati's political career. With his mother YS Vijayamma and sister YS Sharmila distancing themselves from the party due to property disputes, Jagan is considering making Bharati a prominent figure in the YCP. This move aims to fill the leadership void and strengthen the party's appeal, particularly among women voters. In previous election cycles, Vi

In Andhra Pradesh, a significant shift has occurred in the state's police department following the transition from YCP to TDP government. Over 16 IPS officers, who were previously known for their allegiance to the YCP, have been stripped of their posts and are now waiting for new assignments. This move, seen as a demotion, underscores the changing dynamics of political loyalty within the state’s law enforcement agencies. Key officers affected by this reshuffle include PSR

RRR's Bold Claim: Last week, TDP MLA Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR) made a provocative statement regarding the real estate markets of Hyderabad and Amaravati. He suggested that with the political resurgence of Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati's real estate sector is experiencing a significant boom, while Hyderabad is witnessing a 10-15% decline in its market appeal. This assertion quickly gained traction on social media, sparking a wide-rang

One significant action from the previous government that even YS Jagan Mohan Reddy might agree needs correction is the closure of the Anna Canteens. Established in 2017, these canteens were designed to offer subsidized meals at just 5 rupees per meal to the poor and needy across Andhra Pradesh. However, the scheme was halted in 2019 under Jagan Mohan Reddy’s administration. Reopening these canteens has been a central promise in Chandrababu Naidu’s election manifesto, and he

Former Andhra Pradesh Housing Minister Jogi Ramesh is under intense scrutiny following allegations of corruption and irregularities during his tenure. The ACB has conducted a raid at Ramesh's residence in Ibrahim Patnam, focusing on his involvement in the Agrigold land scam and an attack on a TDP office. The allegations suggest that Ramesh, while in office, illegally acquired Agrigold's seized lands and sold them for substantial profits, implicating both him and his family members in

Divvela Madhuri, once an obscure name, has recently become the center of controversy in Andhra Pradesh due to her association with YCP MLC and former MLA Duvvada Srinivas. The public's interest surged after allegations surfaced about Madhuri living with Srinivas, who is still married and has a grown daughter. The situation has raised concerns and criticisms regarding the nature of their relationship, leading to intense scrutiny. In a recent interview, Divvela Madhuri attempted t

The central government has recently announced a major financial boost for Andhra Pradesh, with Rs 15,000 crore set to be provided through multilateral agencies to support the development of Amaravati, the state’s capital. This announcement has swiftly moved towards action, as evidenced by the meeting between a four-member World Bank delegation and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with members of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). This meeting is a

The newly appointed Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Anitha Vangalapudi, addressed a critical issue concerning the AP Police while engaging with senior police officials. During her interaction, she issued a stern warning to those who had previously supported the YCP during their tenure. Anitha highlighted that some police officers had acted under YCP's directives and engaged in various anti-social activities in the previous administration. She emphasized the severity of these ac

There are many ground-level reports that the betting action that is going on in relation to the Andhra Pradesh election results is on par with IPL betting action. We are hearing new cases of interesting brackets that bettors are identifying to make money out of the AP electoral trends.  In one such interesting case, there is a hot rumor going around, saying that a YCP senior leader who served as a cabinet minister has invested heavily in the TDP+ alliance's win. A

Andhra Pradesh elections are closer now than ever and this brings us to an important discussion about the electoral surveys that are trending big time in the AP political space.  According to the latest survey from Partha Das, a renowned psephologist who works with the ever reliable Chanakyya survey, this election is going to be a close one. According to the survey done by Partha, AP is still with YSR Congress and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. YSRCP - 98 TDP

Noted Telugu journalist and senior political observer Ravi Prakash recently launched the RTV channel and is active in the Telugu states as they are heading for the election.  About the coming polling trends in Andhra Pradesh assembly election, RTV Ravi Prakash has clearly hinted that the Telugu Desam Party+ alliance will be sweeping Andhra Pradesh. RTV Study Report: 2024 prediction Nellore: TDP 5 YCP 5 Prakasam : TDP 10 YCP 2

The rivalry between Jagan and his sister Sharmila is the last thing that AP people expected after seeing Sharmila put in her tireless efforts for Jagan's win in the 2019 election. But the situation now is such that Sharmila and Jagan are unable to bear the sight of each other.  It appears to be that Jagan himself is unable to comprehend the nature of the relationship he is having with Sharmila amidst the changed circumstances.  Recently, Jagan publicly commen

It is known that Chandrababu Naidu was infamously arrested by the AP CID while the YS Jagan led YSR Congress government was in power and finally after all this while, Jagan has spoken about this in front of the media. "Cases against me were forged by Chandrababu Naidu & Congress. These parties considered me a political threat” Jagan said about the CBI and ED cases against himself. About the cases on Chandrababu, Jagan said “Chandrababu Naidu has done s

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu hails from Chandragiri but he later shifted to Kuppam after facing a defeat in the Chandragiri assembly constituency several years ago.  Coming to the electoral trends in Chandragiri unsurprisingly, TDP is again on the backfoot as YCP's Chevireddy Mohith Reddy is being tipped to be the clear winner.  Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy has transformed this segment into one of YSRCP's strongest. His son, Mohith Reddy, the cu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister and the only male descendant of late CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy made a very interesting comment while speaking about his sister Sharmila.  Jagan remarked that Sharmila is more influenced by Chandrababu Naidu than himself and called this a highly unfortunate development in the context of YS family politics.  "I advised my sisters Sharmila and Sunitha to look after businesses and have their own ways and I even pr

The Undi assembly segment in the Godavari districts has garnered a lot of attention of late with the constituency having Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, a former YCP MP in contention.  As the election heat continues in Undi, there’s a lot of uncertainty on whether Raghu Rama will continue TDP’s domination in the constituency or if Jagan will successfully defeat the firebrand politician.  Undi stands as one of the strongest fortresses for the TDP, having been

 How many seats to be won in AP After the breakup before the 2019 election, Telugu Desam and BJP worked separately for a few years. But they got back together after being lambasted by the YCP government in the 2019 election. Now, Chandrababu has spoken about the prospects of the TDP+ alliance in the coming elec