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.
Nandamuri Deepika, wife of late Janakiram, is making a political entry. After years of staying out of the limelight, she has become active on social media and launched community service initiatives, sparking speculation she may contest upcoming elections for the TDP.
Mangalagiri Assembly seat sparks a political showdown as TDP’s Nara Lokesh declares he's ready to contest against CM Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. Citing public support for his massive victory margin, Lokesh’s tweet intensifies speculation over seat adjustments, raising pressure on Jana Sena chief.
Minister Nara Lokesh stood for over 7.5 hours to distribute house pattas to 1,331 poor families in Mangalagiri. Despite no breaks, he remained joyful, fulfilling his pre-2024 election promise of providing land titles to slum dwellers. Each family also received sarees, sweets, and lunch.
YSRCP firebrand ex-minister Ambati Rambabu sparks outrage for crude remarks against Home Minister Anitha, demanding her resignation. TDP and MRPS leaders seek apology for abusive language, burning his effigy in Sattenapalli. Unapologetic, Ambati denies caste slur allegations but offers apology only to MRPS chief Mandakrishna.
Political tensions erupt in Andhra’s Tadipatri as TDP leader JC Prabhakar Reddy storms YSRCP’s Chidambar Reddy’s home with supporters. Chidambar seeks police protection from threats, filing a complaint with the SP. Security tightened in Peddavaduguru mandal amid escalated political heat.
TDP grassroots misconduct risks voter backlash. Recent assaults on women tarnish the party's image despite leadership claims of swift action. Relying on suspensions, not accountability, could repeat the 2019 electoral damage if this weak grassroots discipline persists unchecked.
Jr NTR shuts down political entry rumors, confirming July 18th event is his social initiative Ooru Vaada. His team urges fans and media to rely only on official channels.
Hyderabad Elevated Corridor victims cry foul as land compensation disregards SRO and market rates. Officials offer arbitrary relief, ignoring regional value differences, sparking protests. Affected residents demand fair, market-based payouts for their properties amid the stalled acquisition process.
Gunturu: TDP leader Mallela Venkataramanamurthy and 8 others arrested for allegedly stripping and assaulting a woman over a water dispute. The victim was dragged and beaten in public on July 15. TDP suspended the leader; police have filed charges and are investigating the incident amid public outrage.