Nara Lokesh, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has been vocal about his commitment to accountability through his "Red Book" initiative, a key element of his Yuvagalam Padayatra. This initiative aimed to document the grievances of TDP cadres who faced persecution under the YSR Congress Party (YCP) regime. Lokesh had pledged that once the NDA government came to power, those responsible for tormenting TDP members would be held accountable. However, five months into

Nearly a decade after entering the political arena, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Lokesh Naidu is establishing himself as a formidable presence in the state's political landscape. Currently on a mission to position Andhra Pradesh as a prime destination for foreign investments, Lokesh's recent address at the IT Serve Alliance Synergy Summit 2024 in Las Vegas showcased his commitment and vision. During his speech, Lokesh candidly discussed the challenges he faced in his political

Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister Nara Lokesh is currently on a tour of the USA, actively engaging with representatives from global companies to attract investment to the state. A key highlight of his visit was a meeting with Tesla’s CFO Vaibhav Taneja at the company's headquarters in Austin, where Lokesh encouraged the electric vehicle giant to consider Anantapur as a prime location for its EV and battery manufacturing units. Lokesh pitched Anantapur as an ideal spot for

IT Minister Nara Lokesh is making headlines with his proactive approach to attracting investments and driving governance in Andhra Pradesh. In a recent interview with a national media outlet, he discussed his ambitious goals and the current political landscape, particularly in the context of the NDA government’s first 100 days. Lokesh revealed his commitment to Prime Minister Modi, stating, “I promised to deliver 22 seats to NDA from AP but I was off by 1 seat as we won

The Andhra Pradesh government is making significant strides in attracting investments, evidenced by the recent arrival of major players like TCS and Lulu Mall. In a notable announcement, IT Minister Nara Lokesh discussed the state's investment opportunities and hinted at the possibility of a Tesla manufacturing plant setting up operations in Andhra Pradesh. In an interview with a national media outlet, Lokesh mentioned, “There could be an update on the Tesla plant as and w

The Tirumala Laddu adulteration saga is reaching a boiling point, drawing in major political figures from Andhra Pradesh, including Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Pawan Kalyan, and Nara Lokesh. While the YSR Congress Party (YCP) faces mounting blame for the alleged adulteration, Jagan's defense has appeared somewhat stagnant. In a recent media interaction, Jagan requested a CBI investigation into the Laddu controversy, attempting to assert his innocence amid the swirling

Nara Lokesh has made a stunning comeback in the 2024 elections, securing a record victory in Mangalagiri with a margin of over 90,000 votes after his disappointing defeat in 2019. His active involvement in public administration has solidified his presence in the constituency, making Mangalagiri a stronghold for him. In contrast, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) faced setbacks when Alla Ramakrishna Reddy, who had previously won against Lokesh, was unexpectedly sideline

In the wake of the NDA alliance forming the government in Andhra Pradesh, a new trend has surfaced on social media regarding the swift actions of the AP Police department. They have begun responding promptly to allegations made against ministers or leaders from the NDA, indicating a concerted effort to counter what they describe as a conspiracy by political rivals aimed at undermining the government. Recently, T. Chandra Sekhar, a YCP MLA from Yerragondapalem, took to the platform X

The Nadu Nedu program, a flagship initiative of former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, aimed to significantly improve the infrastructure of government schools across Andhra Pradesh. While the program was publicly lauded for its focus on beautifying schools, recent revelations suggest that there were serious underlying issues with its implementation. IT Minister Nara Lokesh has come forward with critical observations about the program, pointing out significant financial mismanagement.

On the occasion of Pawan Kalyan's birthday, he has received a wave of heartfelt wishes from various quarters. Following an earlier birthday message from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Nara Lokesh has also taken to social media to extend his birthday greetings. Lokesh's emotional tweet refers to Pawan Kalyan as “Anna,” meaning brother, which underscores their close bond. He describes Pawan as a "god-gifted brother" and wishes him a long and prosperous life, rep

IT Minister Nara Lokesh is increasingly influential in Andhra Pradesh's NDA government, actively managing significant back-end operations. Recently, Lokesh has executed a strategic counter to Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s earlier maneuvers in Eluru, delivering a notable political setback to Reddy. During Jagan's tenure, efforts were made to diminish the TDP's presence in El

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

During his ‘Yuva Galam’ yatra last year, TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh made a notable promise to his party cadre and supporters. He warned government officials and YSR Congress party leaders of a reckoning, declaring that those involved in political vendettas and misconduct would be listed in a ‘Red Book’ and dealt with accordingly once the TDP came into power.  This pledge, symbolized by the carrying of an actual 'Red Book' during his campaign,

The elections season has set in in Andhra Pradesh as the state is heading for the assembly and parliamentary elections in the next three weeks or so. As the state head for the election, the affidavits that are being filed by the candidates are makin for an interesting reading.  Coming to the point, he

Nara Lokesh faced a gutting defeat at the hands of YCP's Alla Ramakrishna Reddy back in 2019 when he lost be a margin of 5000 votes. But he is a determined man this term as he looks hungry for power. Lokesh filed his nomination in Mangalagiri the other day and he was greeted by thousands of crowds at the same. Lokesh filed his nomination for the assembly election from Mangalagiri. "Today, I wish to thank every single one of those residents of Mangalagiri, karyakar

Ahead of the Andhra Pradesh election, the internal assessment of the Andhra Pradesh home department resulted in an increased security protocol for CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.  Now, it is the turn of Nara Lokesh to have an elevated security protocol and the same has been confirmed a little while ago.  According to the assessment of centra forces, there is an elevated degree of threat for Nara Lokesh, the next generation leader of TDP and as a result, he has been accorde

The future of Telugu Desam Party, Nara Lokesh celebrated his birthday today and on the occasion he was wished by scores of fans from across the Telugu states. There were special celebratory events that were planned in parts of Andhra Pradesh as well.  Taking to social media, Lokesh  thanked his fans and TDP activists for celebrating his birthday in such a thoughtful manner. Here is what he had to say about the same.  "I am thankful to everyone who made

Yuvagalam Yatra is one of the prestigious implementations of the TDP in Andhra Pradesh as Lokesh went on a 226-day long mega walkathon through which he covered the length of Andhra Pradesh. The yatra drew to a close today and Lokesh had an emotional statement to make in the context of the Yuvagalam yatra getting wrapped up. He took to Twitter to share his take on the yatra. Yuvagalam is the people's war against dictatorship. Our youth is the voice of oppressed communit