Former Dendumuru MLA Kotharu Abbayya Chowdary lashed out at the government over severe irrigation crisis. Farmers suffer as crops wither due to water scarcity. He demanded immediate action, warning of protests if water is not supplied within 48 hours.
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh condemned a road attack on a woman in Guntur by TDP leader Mallela Venkataramanamurthy. The accused was suspended from the party and arrested. Lokesh warned political affiliation offers no protection, stating attacking women's dignity is an assault on society itself.
AP local body polls likely in September. Alliance government plans to hold municipal, ZPTC, MPTC, and gram panchayat elections sequentially. Seen as a litmus test for coalition rule, the polls will be a major showdown with opposition YSRCP.
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.
Kapu leader and ex-minister Mudragada Padmanabham passed away. Pawan Kalyan reportedly planned to offer him the Governor post if the 2024 alliance won. Andhra minister Nadendla Manohar revealed this at a Jana Sena event, recalling Mudragada's key role in Kapu movements.
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh alleges former CM Jagan Reddy orchestrated his uncle’s murder, sparking political firestorm. Lokesh directly accused Jagan in the Viveka murder case, questioning societal values. The explosive comments come during Lokesh's development events in Kadapa, intensifying state political tensions.
Jagan defends 18-year-old in fatal bike accident, calling it a child's mistake and accusing TDP govt of filing murder charges out of vengeance. Social media erupts over victim-blaming tone as police arrest Apala Raju's son for killing a shepherd.
Andhra Pradesh gears up for local body elections, with CM Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy issuing directives to their parties. The NDA alliance plans a coordination meeting on the 15th, while YSRCP aims to contest every seat. Municipal polls are expected post-Dussehra.
CM Chandrababu vows to complete Polavaram Project within six months. In Rajamahendravaram, he initiated replacing 64 rusted gates at Dhawaleswaram Project, criticizing YSRCP for negligence. He pledged to finish Phase 1 by June 2025, dedicate the project to the nation during Godavari Pushkaralu, and ensure farmers face no issues.