Political tensions in Andhra Pradesh intensified after Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila made strong remarks about former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. During a recent media interaction, Sharmila criticized Jagan’s political approach and accused him of ignoring public issues in the state while focusing mainly on matters related to his party leaders and cadres. According to Sharmila, Jagan’s recent visits to Andhra Pradesh appear to be limited to occasions rela

In a bold political move, Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila is set to hit the ground running with a statewide Yatra beginning June 9, well ahead of any such outreach initiative by YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. This development marks a significant shift in the state's political narrative as the Congress seeks to regain lost ground and tap into the growing anti-incumbency wave against the NDA-led state government. Unli

The Telugu Desam Party’s prestigious annual plenary event, Mahanadu, is back in the headlines, and this year’s edition comes with strong political symbolism. For 2025, the TDP has announced that the grand event will be held in the CK Dinne area of YSR Kadapa district long considered a fortress of the YSR Congress Party. This decision is not just logistical but deeply political, representing what could be a clear power statement by the Telugu Desam Party. Mahan

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu has ruled against granting YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Jagan Mohan Reddy the status of Leader of the Opposition. The decision follows YSRCP’s significant electoral defeat, which reduced its representation in the 175-member Assembly to just 11 MLAs. According to legislative norms, a party must hold at least 10 percent of the total seats, equivalent to 18 MLAs, to be eligible for the Opposition Leader position. As YSRCP fail

Andhra Pradesh: Undavalli Arun Kumar, a well-known political analyst and former Andhra Pradesh politician, remains an influential figure despite stepping away from active politics. His observations and comments on the political scenario in Andhra Pradesh frequently attract media attention and public discussions. His recent remarks about Pawan Kalyan have created significant speculation about his political leanings and future intentions. While he was once viewed as a neutral observer, his grow

The political climate in Andhra Pradesh has reached new heights of tension, with the YSR Congress (YSRCP) administration now facing backlash for a series of arrests, mirroring the intense period during the previous tenure of the TDP government. Under the leadership of N. Chandrababu Naidu, the TDP faced a wave of arrests, with leaders being detained regularly, sometimes on questionable grounds. This trend peaked just before the elections when Naidu himself was arrested in a high-profile case,

YSR Congress (YCP) and its president, YS Jagan, faced a significant shock following the resignation of senior leader Vijay Sai Reddy. This resignation not only left Jagan without one of his closest allies but also resulted in a loss for the party in the Rajya Sabha, as Reddy held an important seat in the Upper House.   Almost three weeks after the resignation, Jagan finally addressed the matter publicly. His response was direct and candid. He expressed that in politics,

In a shocking revelation, an illegal land grab attempt targeting property originally meant for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu has come to light in Bapatla. This land, registered 25 years ago by a loyal TDP supporter, was designated for the construction of a party office in the Bapatla constituency. Over time, the value of the land surged, now estimated at ₹1.5 crore. However, when the landowner recently approached a bank for a loan using the property as collateral, he was

The aftermath of the YSR Congress' landslide defeat in the 2024 general election has left the party in turmoil, with many senior leaders defecting. Prominent figures like Alla Nani, Breda Mastan, Avanti Srinivas, and Grandhi Srinivas have already parted ways with Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, signaling the party’s deepening crisis. Adding to the woes, seasoned Andhra Pradesh politician and former Congress MLA Gone Prakash Rao has claimed that 4-5 more MLAs are likely to leav

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), led by Jagan Mohan Reddy, has been thrown into turmoil following a crushing defeat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections, where the party secured only 11 out of 175 seats. This electoral setback, at the hands of the NDA coalition led by Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, has escalated into an existential crisis for the party, compounded by a series of defections. Two prominent former MLAs, Avanthi Srinivas and Grandhi Srinivas, resigned from the party

After cracking the whip on social media activists of the YSR Congress party for their alleged vulgar and obscene posts on social media against the TDP leaders and their alliance partners, the Andhra Pradesh police are now targeting film personalities who had targeted the TDP leaders during the YSRCP regime. On Wednesday, the Andhra Pradesh police served notice on ace director Ram Gopal Varma for posting derogatory comments and pictures on social media against TDP president N Chandrabab

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has raised concerns over the whereabouts of seven social media activists affiliated with the YSR Congress party who were reportedly arrested by the police for posting abusive messages against political rivals. The court admitted arguments on six habeas corpus petitions filed by the activists' family members and requested CCTV footage from the relevant police stations to determine the activists' status between November 4 and November 7. The state

Varra Ravindra Reddy, a prominent supporter of the YSR Congress Party and close associate of YS Bharathi (wife of Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) and Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police at the Mahabubnagar border after evading capture for some time. Reddy, who had gained notoriety for posting derogatory and vulgar remarks on social media, particularly targeting political figures such as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y. S. Sharmila, had been on the run

When the YSR Congress party was in power, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan and his party leaders used to target former Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy, making serious allegations against him on illegal transport of PDS rice from Kakinada port. Dwarampudi, too, used to counter these allegations and make abusive comments against Pawan Kalyan and the Jana Sena Party leaders. In fact, Kapu strongman and former MP Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy, too, was attacking the Jana Sena leaders a

YSR Congress Party has accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of using the police to intimidate and harass social media activists in an attempt to silence dissenting voices. The opposition party has vowed to fight back against these tactics and continue to question the actions of the ruling coalition. YSRCP Legal Cell President V. Manohar Reddy stated that they will not hesitate to file private complaints against those responsible for the illegal arrests of the party's social

Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t

The recent electoral defeat has left the YSR Congress party in disarray, with many senior leaders choosing to leave the ranks. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the party's leader, is grappling with internal challenges, including his sister Sharmila's claims for equitable asset distribution, compounding the party's woes. Amidst this turmoil, a surprising figure has stepped forward in support of Jagan: Posani Krishnamurali. Known for his outspoken nature, Posani has been encouraged by J

The YSR Congress party (YCP) in Andhra Pradesh appears to be in denial regarding the electoral mandate delivered in the recent state polls. Some party leaders, including Roja, have suggested allegations of EVM tampering, while others speculate that the state may face early elections due to the proposed Jamili elections. However, the party seems to be focused on everything but critically evaluating their substantial defeat and learning from past mistakes. In a recent meeting in Tirup

The recent electoral defeat of the YSR Congress Party (YCP) has left a significant void in leadership, particularly among its once-prominent figures. During Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure as Chief Minister, the party boasted several firebrand leaders who were influential in their constituencies. However, the aftermath of the polls has seen these leaders largely absent, unable to navigate the political landscape shaped by the dominance of NDA candidates and public discontent. Kodali

The YSR Congress party has recently experienced a notable shift with the departure of Balineni Srinivasa Reddy, a senior leader and staunch YSR loyalist. The former MLA from Ongole made headlines by joining Janasena in the presence of Pawan Kalyan, marking a significant change in the political landscape. Balineni's move comes amid ongoing tensions between Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister Sharmila regarding the distribution of family assets. In a series of candid remarks, Balinen