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  • TDP-Led Andhra Govt Demolishes YSRCP Headquarters, Ex-CM Jagan Calls It ‘Naidu’s Vendetta Politics’ |

    Municipal authorities razed the YSR Congress Party’s under-construction central headquarters in Tadepalli, Guntur district, early Saturday on allegations that it was illegal. The Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC) began demolition with excavators and bulldozers at around 5:30 a.m. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) had notified the opposition party about the alleged illegal construction.

    On Friday, the YSRCP filed a petition in the High Court contesting the CRDA office. According to a party spokesperson, the court ordered a halt to all demolition operations, which the YSRCP’s counsel transmitted to the CRDA Commissioner.

    Officials from the CRDA and MTMC stated that the irrigation department’s land was being used to build the YSRCP office. There have been claims that the boatyard land was leased for a nominal sum during the tenure of the former Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government. Additionally, there were claims that the building was started without first obtaining CRDA and MTMC approval.

    Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, former chief minister and YSRCP president, has attacked the TDP-led government’s actions. In his post on ‘X’, he claimed that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had turned to political vendetta. He said that a tyrant used bulldozers to demolish the YSRCP’s central headquarters, despite the High Court’s rulings.

    According to Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naidu’s actions were a message about how his administration would be for the next five years. However, the YSRCP Chief stated that the party would not be intimidated by these threats or political vendettas. He promised to fight for the people’s rights and urged all democratic forces in the country to reject Chandrababu Naidu’s actions.
     

  • N Chandrababu Naidu takes charge as Andhra Pradesh CM for the fourth time – The Economic Times Video

    N Chandrababu took charge as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 13, 2024, at the State Secretariat in Amaravati after being sworn in as the 18th CM on June 12 in Vijayawada. This is his fourth stint as Andhra Pradesh’s CM, and he led the TDP-BJP-Janasena alliance to victory in the recent Assembly and parliamentary elections. TDP holds the majority in the 175-member Assembly with 135 MLAs, while its allies, the Janasena Party, have 21, and the BJP has eight. The opposition YSR Congress Party was confined to a meagre 11. Watch!

  • Fevicol ka jod? The bonhomie in Modi’s alliance dispels coalition fears

    Extending support to PM-designate Narendra Modi after the Lok Sabha poll results, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde said the alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena of Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideal is “Fevicol ka jod” which is unbreakable. His comments came amid widespread concerns that Modi 3.0 was propped up by slippery allies who could shift their loyalties.When Modi became the PM in 2014, it was a clean break in Indian politics. The BJP had enough of its seats to not depend on any ally for survival. India had seen coalition politics for decades when coalition governments, often unstable and marked by various pulls and pushes, had become a new normal.Modi’s decisive mandate changed Indian politics. Gone were the days when allies used to hold the prime minister to ransom. During the UPA II government led by Sonia Gandhi, coalition politics was blamed for corruption and policy paralysis. Modi was free of coalition constraints and was able to shape the economy and governance according to his will. Major reforms were possible solely due to the full majority of the BJP. In fact, the BJP fell out with several of its allies, notably Shiv Sena and the Akalis. Before this Lok Sabha election, the BJP also snapped ties with the AIADMK. Many began to think that India was headed towards one-party rule.But Modi 3.0, which lacks full majority, is widely seen as a weaker dispensation dependent on TDP chief Chardrababu Naidu and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar.

    The NDA bonhomieThe TDP was part of the BJP-led NDA but exited in 2018 when Naidu was the state’s chief minister. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has for a long time been in a love-hate relationship with the BJP. He has partnered and then junked the BJP several times. With this complicated background, many see the future of the NDA coalition shaky .Both Nitish and Naidu were also expected to extract their pound of flesh.

    But after the allocation of portfolios to ministers, it became clear that the allies were not very demanding. Modi kept the core ministries while allies got mostly peripheral portfolios. The NCP was an exception which showed dissatisfaction at the offer of the minister of state and rejected it.Later, Nitish Kumar, speaking at an NDA parliamentary meeting, took a swipe at the Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc, declaring his unwavering support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kumar said, “I will be with PM Modi at all times.” He expressed confidence in the future electoral success of the NDA, saying, “Next time when you come, the people who have won here and there this time will lose next time. We are fully confident about it, In a rare gesture, Nitish even tried to touch Modi’s feet but was embraced by Modi.Today, at the oath-taking ceremony of Chadrababu Naidu, ample bonhomie was on display between Modi and Naidu and head of Jana Sena Party Pawan Kalyan. As Naidu moved away from dias towards PM Modi, he shook hands with PM Modi who presented him with a bouquet. And what followed was a long hug and a pat on the back as Naidu turned emotional.

    The ceremony was filled with emotional moments and memorable scenes. PM Modi stood with megastar Chiranjeevi and his brother Pawan Kalyan, raising their hands and hugging each other. This heartfelt moment moved Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi’s son, to tears as he watched his father and uncle share the stage with the Prime Minister.

    The uncertainty of coalition governmentsThe bonhomie on display between PM Modi and the NDA allies is contrary to what many had expected: a lot of messy haggling over portfolios and competitive wooing of parties by the NDA and the INDIA block of opposition parties. The NDA has been off to a harmonious start. However, coalition governments often spring surprises over time.

    Since the BJP has previously run coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, it is conversant with this political culture. But it will have to learn to live with several partners, which it is no longer accustomed to. The BJP’s coalition era leaders, such as LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, have all receded to the background. Few at the top of the party today know how to manage fickle partners.

    The uncertainty and precarity of the coalition era of the past, however, may not be visible in Modi 3.0. Many think both Nitish and Naidu will be focused on their state governments and would expect financial help from the Centre.

  • Megastars Chiranjeevi and Rajinikanth attend Naidu’s swearing-in ceremony – The Economic Times Video

    On June 12, 2024, N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari. Several cine stars, including megastars Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, and Ram Charan, were also present at the ceremony. Watch!

  • ‘Naidu Is Zero, Party Allying With Him Will Also…’: YS Reddy Attacks TDP-BJP Alliance

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy addressed a public gathering in Bapatla. During his address he alleged that Naidu failed to fulfill his 2014 manifesto.

  • Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, Pawan Kalyan’s JSP Joins NDA For Lok Sabha Elections |

    New Delhi: The Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to join hands with the BJP within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The parties will soon decide on the seat-sharing formula for parliamentary constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.

    In response to the TDP and JSP’s decision to ally with the BJP under the NDA, JP Nadda extended a warm welcome, expressing readiness to embrace the parties into the NDA bloc.

    “I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri N Chandrababu Naidu and Shri Pawan kalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi  ji, BJP,  TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and people of Andhra Pradesh,” Wrote Nadda.

    I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri @ncbn and Shri @PawanKalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and…
    — Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) March 9, 2024

    Releasing a joint statement, the TDP BJP and the Jana Sena said, “Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) , the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) as being committed for the progress of country and the upliftment of state and people of Andhra Pradesh, have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh.”


    “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been working tirelessly for the development and progress of the nation for the last 10 years and coming together with TDP and JSP will help in reaching the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh,” it added.

    The statement further said that the TDP and the BJP have a very old relationship. “The BJP and TDP have a very old relationship together. TDP joined the NDA in 1996 and has worked together successfully in Atal Ji’s and Narendra Modi Ji’ governments. In 2014, the TDP and the BJP fought the Lok Sabha election and assembly election together. The JSP had supported the 2014 general and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh,” it said. 

    The joint statement was rfeleased after the meeting of TDP Chief Naidu with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP Chief JP Nadda in Delhi today. Actor Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena Party, which has been a member of the NDA, has already joined hands with the NDA.
     

  • After Nitish Kumar, Many Others In Line For ‘Ghar Wapasi’ In NDA Ahead Of 2024 Polls |

    NEW DELHI: “It’s never too late to mend,” goes the adage, and in the ever-shifting landscape of politics in India, this rings especially true. As alliances evolve and partners realign, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) finds itself at the centre of attention once again, with several former allies contemplating a return to the fold ahead of the crucial 2024 elections.

    The BJP: The Architect Of The NDA 

    At the heart of the NDA stands the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), orchestrating the intricate dance of coalition politics. With the advent of the Narendra Modi era, the NDA witnessed a seismic shift in its composition after the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Now, as the countdown to the 2024 polls begins, attention turns to those allies who are either making a comeback or seriously considering it, following in the footsteps of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s recent U-turn.

    Modi-Shah Era And Its Impact On The NDA

    In 2013, when Narendra Modi was anointed as the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, the NDA boasted 29 constituent parties. While the BJP swept the elections with 282 seats in the Lok Sabha, its allies clinched an additional 54 seats. However, in the subsequent five years of Modi’s tenure, 16 parties bid adieu to the NDA, signaling a period of flux and transition within the alliance.

    Departures And Realignments

    Lessons from 2014 and 2019 The run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections saw the high-profile departure of Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), setting the stage for a series of exits by regional players such as the Haryana Janhit Congress and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Between 2014 and 2019, several other parties, including the Telugu Desam Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party, followed suit, reshaping the NDA’s landscape.

    Recent Exits And Returns

    Shiv Sena, SAD, and JD(U) Post-2019, the NDA witnessed the departure of stalwart allies like the Shiv Sena and the Shiromani Akali Dal, while Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) made a surprising comeback following the Bihar Assembly elections in 2022. These developments underscore the fluid nature of coalition politics, where alliances can shift with the changing tides of public sentiment and regional dynamics.

    As the 2024 elections loom large, speculation abounds regarding potential returns to the NDA fold. Nitish Kumar’s departure from the opposition alliance signals a significant shift, with other influential figures like Chandrababu Naidu and Uddhav Thackeray also engaging in strategic dialogues with the BJP. Meanwhile, negotiations with regional heavyweights like the Akali Dal and the potential announcement from Jayant Chaudhary hint at further realignments on the horizon.

    Amidst these political manoeuvres, the NDA alliance appears poised for a resurgence, consolidating its position ahead of the electoral battleground. Yet, the road to power is fraught with challenges, requiring both new and returning allies to navigate the intricate web of coalition politics. As Prime Minister Modi’s ambitious “400 plus” slogan reverberates, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown, with the Congress eagerly watching for any signs of weakness within the NDA camp.

     Who’s Next In Line For The ‘Ghar Wapasi’ In NDA?

    With Nitish Kumar’s recent defection setting the stage, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will be the next to heed the call of ‘Ghar Wapasi’ within the NDA alliance? As alliances shift and political fortunes fluctuate, one thing remains certain: the 2024 elections promise to be a watershed moment in India’s political landscape, with the NDA at the forefront of the action.

  • SC Judge SVN Bhatti recuses from hearing plea of ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Judge SVN Bhatti on Wednesday recused himself from hearing former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s petition for quashing the FIR in the alleged scam in the state’s Skill Development Corporation.

    As soon as the matter came before a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti for hearing, the former said, “My brother has little difficulty in hearing this matter. We are directing it to be listed before another bench next week.”

    Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Naidu, said he be permitted to mention the plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for an urgent hearing.

    “You may do so. Should we pass over this matter to be taken up later?” senior advocate Harish Salve, also representing Naidu, said if the bench is not hearing the matter, then passing it over may not help, and the court may directly list it next week.

    Justice Khanna said the bench cannot directly list it on a specific date but may order a listing next week.

    Naidu had moved the top court on September 23 challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dismissing his petition for quashing the FIR against him in connection with an alleged scam in the Skill Development Corporation. The high court had rejected his plea last Friday.

    NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Judge SVN Bhatti on Wednesday recused himself from hearing former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s petition for quashing the FIR in the alleged scam in the state’s Skill Development Corporation.

    As soon as the matter came before a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti for hearing, the former said, “My brother has little difficulty in hearing this matter. We are directing it to be listed before another bench next week.”

    Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Naidu, said he be permitted to mention the plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for an urgent hearing.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “You may do so. Should we pass over this matter to be taken up later?” senior advocate Harish Salve, also representing Naidu, said if the bench is not hearing the matter, then passing it over may not help, and the court may directly list it next week.

    Justice Khanna said the bench cannot directly list it on a specific date but may order a listing next week.

    Naidu had moved the top court on September 23 challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dismissing his petition for quashing the FIR against him in connection with an alleged scam in the Skill Development Corporation. The high court had rejected his plea last Friday.

  • Editorial :- 2019 Lok Sabha Elections – Modi VS all , Rahul VS all

    The main role of the Left parties has been to keep the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty in control of India’s power.
    For the last few months, Sharad Pawar was Chanakya, Rahul Gandhi’s
    When Swamy took the oath of office as Chief Minister of Karnataka in Bangalore, a special section of the media which had gathered in the assembly, had created this atmosphere that the election of Modi in 2019 would be all-encompassing, a grand alliance would be formed against Narendra Modi.
    But now Leader of the Left parties Sitaram Yechury has clearly stated two days ago that the general body is not possible before next year’s 2019 Lok Sabha elections. That is, there is no possibility of Modi being all-energetic.
    Sitaram Yechury is the General Secretary of CPI (M), the main constituent of the Left Front. The Left played an important role in the first part of UPA government and played an important role in the formation of the Manmohan Singh-led government.
    In an interview to Chhaddhahriya, Yechury spoke on many issues. He said that the idea of a grand coalition is not possible before next year’s general elections and after the results are over, better options will emerge. Talking about the issue of Foreign Policy and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, she said that the agreement of Left parties with Mamta Banerjee is possible before the Lok Sabha elections and not later.
    Modi is all that has changed now.
    Rahul Gandhi reached the US by holding the finger of Sam Pitroda and Shashi Tharoor and he had announced that he would be the prime ministerial candidate.
    He made this announcement even during the Karnataka assembly elections. After this announcement, the atmosphere is now – Modi has all been changed now, Rahul is in all –
    In the alliance of 19 parties, 11 candidates of the Prime Minister’s Office are looking for opportunities to stab each other in the back.
    Among them are Sharad Pawar, Mamta Banerjee, Devgowda, Mayawati, Kejriwal, Chandrababu Naidu, Chandrasekhar Rao, Akhilesh Yadav and most of these are Rahul Gandhi.
    Opposition does not have any general minimum program of election campaign in 2019
    According to the election campaign in 2019, at one end, the BJP’s digital wing is in the most advanced stage, and at the other end, the BSP is seen. This is a tragedy of the dispersed opposition, so far that it has no agenda of publicity.
    “The Third Front or the Maha coalition is not practical in the Lok Sabha elections”. This statement of JNCP President Sharad Pawar came at a time when many ideas are being made regarding the formation of a coalition and the third front exercise.
    Recently, JDS chief HD Deve Gowda has stressed on creating a third front. Earlier, Trinamool Congress chief Mamta Banerjee and Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao had met to start the exercise to create a Third Front.
    In fact, former PM and JDS chief HD Deve Gowda had said that the Congress party did not take regional parties lightly, in relation to the pullout between Congress and JDS in Karnataka.
    He had said that the leaders of six opposition parties had joined the Chief Minister’s swearing-in ceremony, which certainly reflects the unity of the opposition, but it is not necessary that all the united people of the year 2019 contest elections.
    Clearly, the denial of opposition unity after the refusal of the proposed alliance or the two leaders of the Third Front seems to be shocking. It is also clear that the Congress situation is no longer such that it can compete with the BJP in all the states. After Sharad Pawar’s statement, there has been a lot of reactions in the social media.