Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who famously said suppressing voices creates cockroaches, now stays silent on NEET irregularities while his YSRCP protests DSC exam issues. Critics question the party's selective outrage, noting 22 lakh NEET applicants nationwide face larger stakes than 3.35 lakh DSC candidates.
AP government decides to hold municipal elections for all 123 urban local bodies in a single phase. Preparations are underway, with coalition parties discussing seat-sharing. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy confirmed party candidates will contest every ward, making the elections highly competitive.
Former CM Jagan vows full support for tobacco farmers, threatening direct intervention if the government fails to act. Slamming slow procurement—only 16.5% purchased in 94 days—he warns of market price drops and plans protests in West Godavari, urging action before Karnataka auctions begin.
YSR Congress leader Jagan's proposed MAVIGAN (Machilipatnam-Vijayawada-Guntur) capital region falls within the existing CRDA limits, confirms MP V. Vijayasai Reddy. This stance clarifies their support for the development authority while maintaining opposition to Amaravati, a politically nuanced strategy following past electoral setbacks.
MudemPadmanabham, former Andhra minister and Kapu leader, cremated in Kirlampudi. Jagan attended, shouldered the bier, and consoled family. Government offered state honors, but family declined, opting for private rites amid debate. Thousands gathered.
YSRCP faces internal crisis after landslide defeat from 151 to 11 seats. Lack of strategy, directionless leadership, and inactive ground-level network hinder party revival. Experts warn status quo threatens political resurgence in Andhra Pradesh.
Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy mourned the demise of Sri Chenna Basava Rajendra Mahaswami, 8th pontiff of Anantapur's Uravakonda Jagadguru Gavimath. He called the loss irreparable to the spiritual world, praising the Swami's lifelong service to society and Sanatana Dharma.
Former CM Jagan launched a fresh attack on CM Chandrababu, comparing his government to a buffalo unaffected by rain. Jagan criticized the BJP-led regime’s inaction on aqua sector crises, alleging syndicate control and pledging to restore the industry if his party returns to power in three years.
After two years of silence in the AP alliance government, BJP finally breaks its silence, praising CM Chandrababu's Polavaram project efforts. This sudden shift, ahead of local body elections, is seen as a strategic move to secure seats without TDP-Janasena support.
YSR Congress MPs meet today under Jagan's leadership to finalize Parliament strategy. Key focus: raising pending AP promises, funds, and welfare issues. The meeting aims to ensure strong state representation in upcoming sessions.