The term “Egg puffs” has become a hot topic in Andhra Pradesh following revelations that the previous YCP government spent over Rs 3.5 crore on them for the Chief Minister’s Office. This news sparked widespread criticism of the YCP administration, with many questioning the exorbitant expenditure on such a seemingly trivial item. The controversy intensified as people criticized the government’s financial decisions and priorities. In an unexpected twist, actor

YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy held a crucial conference with his party's cadre and legal cell following a significant defeat in the recent elections. In his address, Jagan emphasized the party's youthful nature, noting that YSRCP, despite its recent challenges, is driven by young blood and fresh perspectives. He stressed the importance of adapting to the evolving political landscape and ensuring that the party learns from its recent setbacks. During the confe

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently unveiled a commemorative Rs 100 coin to celebrate the birth centenary of M. Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The event, which took place in the presence of Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, was intended to honor Karunanidhi’s significant contributions to Tamil Nadu and Indian politics. The release of the coin marks a notable tribute to a key political figure in the state’s history. However, the commemorative gesture has

In a surprising development, BRS working president KTR has declared that the Rajiv Gandhi Airport in Hyderabad will be renamed if the BRS secures another term in office. The proposed new names for the airport include PV Narasimha Rao Airport or Ravishankar Airport. This announcement has stirred significant political debate and is seen as a direct counter to the Congress government’s recent decision to place a statue of Rajiv Gandhi in front of the secretariat, a location that was initia

A major development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged liquor scam involving the previous YSR Congress government has come to light with the arrest of Vasudeva Reddy, the former Managing Director of the AP Beverages Corporation. This arrest by the Andhra Pradesh CID is a critical turn in uncovering the purportedly massive financial irregularities and illicit operations linked to the liquor industry in the state. The arrest of Reddy is significant given his central role in

Following significant electoral losses in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2024, both the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress (YCP) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are reevaluating their strategies. In response, BRS Working President KTR has announced a comprehensive plan to study the organizational structures and methodologies of prominent regional parties such as DMK, BJD, TDP, and YCP. KTR revealed t

India celebrated Independence Day on the 15th of this month with traditional festivities, including the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hosting an “At Home” event at his residence. This event featured flag hoisting, a parade, and high tea, and is a customary celebration on both Independence Day and Republic Day. Despite receiving an invitation, Jagan Mohan Reddy, the leader of the Yuvajana Sramik

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

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

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

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

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