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TDP to contest 144 MLA seats, Jana Sena 21, BJP 10

The opposition TDP is set to contest 144 Assembly seats in the state in alliance with the Jana Sena and the BJP. The seat sharing was finalised at a meeting held among the three parties at Chandrababu Naidu’s residence the other day.

BJP senior leader and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan held prolonged discussions over the seat sharing. The discussions were held for almost 8 hours among the three leaders, assisted by their respective party leaders.

The Jana Sena had come down to 21 seats from the initial number of 24 seats. The TDP had initially given 24 seats to the Jana Sena. However, after the Monday’s talks, the party had come down to 21 seats, leaving three seats to the BJP.

The bargain with the BJP started at six seats and it finally concluded at 10 seats. The BJP is said to have insisted upon contesting double digit numbers and accordingly settled down at 10 seats. While the Jana Sena had given three seats, the TDP had given one seat to the BJP, reducing its strength to 144 seats.

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu had sought to advise the Jana Sena and the BJP leaders to ensure that better candidates are fielded in their constituencies to defeat the ruling YSR Congress candidates. He said that his party is ready to assist both the Jana Sena and the BJP in selecting the candidates for the seats given to them.

The Jana Sena made a big sacrifice by giving up three seats for the BJP. Though the Jana Sena activists were not happy with the party taking just 24 seats initially, the Jana Sena chief had made a big sacrifice by further bringing down the number.

Pawan Kalyan is committed to the defeat of the YSR Congress and had said that he would be ready for any sort of sacrifice to ensure the defeat of the YSR Congress. Accordingly, he made the big sacrifice by losing three seats to the BJP.

Pawan Kalyan is expected to explain the reasons for giving up three seats to the BJP and is said to be pacifying the angry party workers. The party rank and file are not happy with the 24 seats. Now, Pawan Kalyan has further brought down the number. It is to be seen how the Jana Sena activists would react to this decision.

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Coming TDP-Jana Sena govt will revive quota for BCs in local bodies, says Lokesh

Pointing out that the YSRCP Government has brought down the reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies by 10 per cent, TDP general secretary, Nara Lokesh, on Sunday promised that the quota will be revived by the coming TDP-Jana Sena government.

Addressing a public meeting at Uravakonda in the combined Anantapur district as part of the ongoing Sankaharavam programme, Lokesh said that the coming TDP-Jana Sena combine government will spend Rs 10,000 cfr for the empowerment of BCs and Rs 5,000 cr will be spent under Adarana scheme. Stating that the Kia car company set up in Anantapur district during the TDP regime is a tremendous success, Lokesh said that the Kia cars manufactured here are being operated across the country.

Comparing Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, with Kim of North Korea, the TDP national general secretary said that the only difference between the two is their hairstyle. “Kim had 17 palaces in North Korea while Jagan has six palaces in various parts of the country while Kim killed his own paternal uncle and everyone in the State knows about who killed Babai (paternal uncle),” he stated.

Regretting that the spurious liquor being sold in the State is claiming several innocent lives, Lokesh said Jagan has the habit of giving Rs 10 for the beneficiaries by pressing the button from one hand and taking back Rs 100 from them by pressing another button. He asked as to why the prices of various commodities have been revised several times.

Observing that Jagan has the credit of withdrawing over 100 welfare schemes, Lokesh said that TDP president, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jana Sena chief, Pawan Kalyan, have announced the Super-Six only after feeling the problems of the common man. Within a very short time all these schemes will be implemented to bring the people out of their problems, he remarked.

The increasing number of farmers suicides is an issue of serious concern, Lokesh said and stated that the TDP-Jana Sena government being formed within a short period, will extend Rs 20,000 to each farmer as a financial assistance. Reiterating that free bus travel facility will be provided for women, he said that all possible steps will be initiated for the uplift of the BCs.

Stating that Anantapur district has a special place in the heart of the TDP supremo, Chandrababu, he recalled that the voters of Hindupur have elected his uncle, Bala Krishna, twice. Those who were allotted lands in Anantapur district have invested in the companies owned by Jagan, Lokesh said that 8,000 acres have been acquired in the name of Science City but not even a single company has been set up yet.

Asking the TDP-Jana Sena activists to take the Super-Six schemes to every doorstep, Lokesh said that the services of those who are working hard for the success of the combine will be recognised and they will be given nominated posts in the coming TDP-Jana Sena government.

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March 17 TDP-Jana Sena public meeting at Chilakaluripet will be historic, say Atchen Naidu, Nadendla

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The public meeting being organised by both the TDP and the Jana Sena at Chilakaluripet on March 17 is going to create history in State politics, said president of the State unit of the TDP, Kinjerapu Atchen Naidu, and Jana Sena Political Affairs Committee (PAC) Chairman, Nadendla Manohar, on Thursday.

Addressing a joint media conference here, both the leaders announced that TDP supremo, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, and Jana Sena chief, Pawan Kalyan, are going to unveil an unprecedented event at the massive public meeting at Chilakaluripet where over 10 lakh people are gathering. Besides the combined manifesto, both the leaders will announce the future course of action of both the TDP and the Jana Sena, they said.

Calling upon the activists of both the parties, all sections of people, including women, to attend in large numbers to make the meeting a resounding success, Atchen Naidu and Manohar made it clear that the efforts of the YSRCP to bring differences between the two parties will be a miserable failure. Both the leaders announced that a separate call centre with legal experts with the number 7306299999 has been set up at the TDP headquarters here to help all those activists of both the TDP and the Jana Sena who are being harassed by the YSRCP leaders in the name of filing false cases.

Observing that political parties generally enter into an alliance only with a view to coming to power, they said that in Andhra Pradesh, however, both the TDP and the Jana Sena have joined hands to end the autocratic and dictatorial rule and keeping in view the welfare of the people. Both the parties are moving in a systematic way after joining hands sending shock waves in the ruling YSRCP, they added.

Making it clear that the YSRCP can never be successful in bringing division between both the TDP and the Jana Sena, Atchen Naidu and Manohar said that the YSRCP is making every effort to create differences among the party leaders and activists. “Even the YSRCP leaders are making threatening calls to the TDP and the Jana Sena activists on filing false cases against them,” they stated.

Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan are going to make important announcements at the Chilakaluripet meeting on Super-Six schemes besides on other issues, Atchen Naidu and Manohar added. Both the leaders made it clear that they do not have any objection to join hands with the BJP in the coming elections and that Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday visited New Delhi on an invitation from the BJP.

Manohar said that Pawan Kalyan will be reaching New Delhi by late on Thursday evening and after detailed discussions with the senior BJP leaders, both Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan will provide all the details to the media on the possible alliance. Some searches are conducted on the Jana Sena office here only to threaten the party leaders and the party will take legal recourse on this, Manohar observed.

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Lokesh to begin 2nd phase Sankharavam today to prepare cadre for polls

TDP general secretary, Nara Lokesh, to begin his second phase of Sankharavam programme, this time in Rayalaseema, to instil confidence among the cadre and prepare the party activists for the upcoming elections.

Lokesh to begin his Sankahravam programme at Hindupur and he will be giving a road map for the TDP activists on how to move ahead for the coming elections. The TDP general secretary will mainly be focussing on the ‘Babu Surety Bhavishayathuku Guarantee’ announced by TDP supremo, Chandrababu Naidu, recently, and also on strengthening the TDP further.

Lokesh will be personally meeting those who have successfully taken the party and the Babu Surety programme to the people at grassroots-level and hand over appreciation letters to them. The first phase of Sankharavam completed in North Andhra region is a tremendous success which instilled confidence in the cadre.

People who gathered in large numbers for the programme at various places have got an opportunity to personally explain their problems to Lokesh. Against this backdrop, Lokesh is beginning his second phase of Sankharavam programme at Hindupur being represented by his uncle and noted Tollywood hero, Bala Krishna.

He will be addressing public meetings at Hindupur, Madakasira, and Penukonda on Thursday and on Friday he will address meetings at Puttaparthy and Kadiri. Since Saturday happens to be Maha Sivarathri he will resume the programme on Sunday. The Yuva Galam pada yatra of Lokesh too was a resounding success which has sent shock waves in the ruling YSRCP.

Since false cases were foisted against Chandrababu Naidu and he was sent to jail, Lokesh had to suddenly end his Yuva Galam but later launched his Sankharavam programme to repose confidence among the people.

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Naidu, Pawan announce Rs 4,000 monthly pension for above 50 years

Stating that the TDP is indebted for the Backward Classes (BCs) for their unstinted support to the party for the past 40 years, party president, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, said that the BC declaration is only aimed at repaying the debt for them.

Flanked by Jana Sena chief, Pawan Kalyan, announcing the BC declaration at a massive public meeting ‘Jayaho BCs’ held near Nagarjuna University, Chandrababu Naidu explained that the declaration includes payment of Rs 4,000 monthly pension for all the BCs who cross 50 years of age and allocation of Rs 1.5 lakh cr for five years through the BC sub-plan. Making a fervent appeal to the community to extend their cooperation to the TDP-Jana Sena combine to bring the State onto the track, Chandrababu Naidu said that this Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, is treating the BCs as slaves.

Observing that Jagan has some sort of hatred towards the BCs, the TDP supremo said that Mr Jagan did not change the sitting MLAs, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and Chevireddy Bhasker Reddy, but many sitting BC MLAs did not get the chance to be in the race again. In fact, there is no social justice during the Jagan rule but it is all axing the community, he remarked. Chandrababu Naidu said that the 10-point BC declaration is only aimed at achieving the progress of the backward communities, he said that the declaration has been formulated after detailed discussions with several senior leaders from both the TDP and the Jana Sena.

Stressing the need for caste census as per the laid down norms, Chandrababu Naidu said the census should include the economic status of all the BC communities and all the sub-castes should be given proper importance. “My sole aim is to accord priority to all the sub-castes and promote them in all sectors by according proper importance to them,” the TDP supremo maintained.

Regretting that over 300 BCs were killed for various reasons after the YSRCP came to power, he said illegal cases have been foisted against thousands of people belonging to the community. Chandrababu Naidu felt that this is nothing but to suppress the BCs who are growing politically. Promising to enact a separate legislation for the security of BCs by the coming TDP-Jana Sena government, Chandrababu Naidu warned of stringent action against all those who cause any kind of harm to the community.

Assuring the BCs to revive all the welfare schemes that were successfully implemented by the TDP regime, he said that all the pending buildings will be completed and the caste certificates will be issued to the BCs to prevent any kind of harassment by the official circles. Chandrababu Naidu felt that if there are no BCs comprising 153 sub-castes there is no culture.

Certain points mentioned in the declaration

1) Payment of Rs 4,000 monthly pension for all those who crossed 50 years of age

2) Enactment of separate legislation for the safety and security of BCs

3) Spending Rs 1.5 lakh cr through BC sub-plan in five years

4) Reviving 34 per cent reservation for BCs

5) Restoration of incentives for economic progress and providing employment opportunities

6) Caste census as per law

7) Revival of payment of Rs 10 lakh under Chandranna Bheema and hiking Pelli Kanuka to Rs 1 lakh

8) Handing over permanent caste certificates

9) Revival of all schemes to encourage education among BCs

10) Completion of BC Bhavana and community halls within one year of forming the government

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TDP always committed for encouraging BCs, says Lokesh

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It is the TDP that is committed for the welfare of the Backward Classes (BCs) since its inception by the late NT Rama Rao and TDP president, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, has been continuing the process of encouraging them in all spheres, said party general secretary, Nara Lokesh, in Mangalagiri on Tuesday.

Addressing the largely attended ‘Jayaho BC’ meeting organised near Nagarjuna University, Lokesh said that the late NT Rama Rao had given several opportunities for BCs to occupy various positions in the government. Chandrababu Naidu, who has succeeded him too continued to encourage the community and now several empowerment committees have been formed for the sub-castes in BCs to further take them to the top level, he added.

The TDP will now motivate them further, particularly the youth in the BCs to see to it that they occupy high positions in the coming days, Lokesh declared. Pointing out that it is because of the TDP the BCs got 34 per cent reservation in local bodies, he said that Rs 36,000 cr was allocated for BC sub-plan during the TDP regime. Recalling several other welfare schemes that were successfully implemented during the TDP regime, Lokesh regretted that Jagan Mohan Reddy after becoming the Chief Minister has backstabbed the BCs.

“Jagan has brought down the quota for BCs in local bodies by 10 per cent resulting in 16,000 leaders losing their positions. This apart, the 8,000 acres assigned lands of BCs has been taken back by this Government besides revoking several schemes like Adarana while diverting Rs 75,000 cr funds from BC sub-plan,” he pointed out.

What is more astonishing is that when TDP politburo member and former minister, Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, has attended a wedding, a case under the provisions of the SC,ST Atrocities Act has been foisted while a rape case was registered against another senior TDP leader and former minister, Ayyannapatrudu, Lokesh said. Several cases were registered against TDP State unit president, Atchen Naidu, and another senior party leader, Kollu Ravindra, while a rowdy-sheet was opened against Nandyal TDP unit president, Rajasekhar, he added.

Reaffirming that action will certainly be taken against all those whose names are now mentioned in the red book, Lokesh expressed confidence that it is the TDP-Jana Sena combine that is going to form the coming government in another two months. Maintaining that everyone in the State knows well what kind of comments being made by the YSRCP leaders, he said that none other than the YSRCP MLC, Janga Krishna Murthy, himself has admitted that justice is not done for the community in his party.

Ruling party MP, Sanjeev Kumar, who belongs to Padmashali community, said that the YSRCP is simply stifling the voice of BCs while another BC leader, Parthasarathi, did not get the Chief Minister’s appointment, Lokesh said and stated that these incidents clearly indicate that BCs have no place in the YSRCP. The TDP has given several top posts for the leaders from the community, including the TTD chairman post, TUDA chairman and many other such posts, he said.

Listing out how mercilessly some BCs like Subbaiah, Chandraiah and Jalagaiah were killed, Lokesh said that Chandrababu Naidu attended the last rites of all these leaders while even the local YSRCP leaders did not bother to express sympathies with the bereaved families. The series of attacks on BCs clearly prove the kind of respect that Mr Jagan is giving for the community, he stated.

Observing that during his Yuva Galam pada he has come to know personally the problems being faced by the BCs, Lokesh said that he has prepared a report on all these issues and submitted it to the senior most leaders of the TDP. “They will certainly take the remedial measures in the coming days as it is going to be our government within two months. Chandrababu Naidu will resolve these issues through the BC Declaration,” he noted.

Lokesh assured the gathering that within days of his taking oath as the MLA, he will initiate measures to come to the rescue of the BCs.

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Mahasena Rajesh: Twists and Turns in the Political Journey of Dalit Leader

Saripella Rajesh, better known as Mahasena Rajesh, emerged as a prominent Dalit activist in this era of Social media. However, his recent decision to withdraw from the electoral contest in the P Gannavaram constituency has become the talk of the town in Andhra Pradesh and raised questions about the intersection of caste, politics, and personal integrity.

Rajesh’s Affiliation with YSRCP before 2019:

Initially aligned with the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), Rajesh garnered attention for his vocal stance against upper-caste oppression. His pro-Dalit organization, Mahasena, supported the YSRCP during the 2019 elections, amplifying its campaign through social media platforms. YSRCP did not care about the comments he made regarding caste oppression and his anti-upper caste remarks while joining him and taking his support for campaigning in the 2019 elections.

The shift in Loyalties: From Jagan to Pawan

Post-2019, Rajesh’s relationship with the YSRCP soured, leading to his departure from the party. He became a vocal critic of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s administration, drawing the ire of the ruling party, which filed legal cases against him. Despite facing adversity, Rajesh found solace in supporting Pawan Kalyan’s Janasena Party, earning popularity for his social media posts critiquing the government’s policies.

Failed attempt to join Janasena:

Speculations arose regarding Rajesh’s potential alliance with Janasena, fueled by his public altercation with alleged YSRCP supporters. However, despite initial interest from Pawan Kalyan, Rajesh’s association with controversy, including his ownership of a luxurious Audi car, hindered his inclusion in the party.

Opportunity in TDP:

Seeking refuge, Rajesh turned to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), where he found support from Chandrababu Naidu, who recognized his fighting spirit. Promised an MLA ticket, Rajesh received the nomination from P Gannavaram, igniting a series of political attacks from opponents who resurfaced his past comments and made his old videos viral on social media to damage the prospects of Rajesh and TDP.

Voluntary Withdrawal:

Amid mounting pressure and allegations, Rajesh voluntarily withdrew from the electoral race, citing the exploitation of his identity for political gains. His decision sparked debates about caste-based politics and the integrity of political alliances. While TDP cadres accuse the YSRCP of orchestrating Rajesh’s downfall, the future of his candidacy remains uncertain, pending a decision from Chandrababu Naidu. TDP followers support Rajesh and argue that YSRCP leaders intentionally mud-slinging at him as his candidature ensures the defeat of the YSRCP candidate in the constituency.

As the electoral drama unfolds, Rajesh’s withdrawal underscores the challenges Dalit activists face navigating the volatile landscape of Indian politics.

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YSR Congress senior leaders to join TDP

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Some senior leaders of the ruling YSR Congress are set to join the opposition TDP in the next couple of days. They have set the dates ready for the entry into the TDP ahead of the 2024 general elections to the State Assembly.

Narasaraopet MP, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu is all set to join the TDP. He held a couple of rounds of meetings with his supporters in Narsaraopet and took their views on joining the TDP. A good number of his supporters have reportedly advised him to go to the TDP and not stay back in the YSR Congress. He is likely to join the TDP in the presence of party chief N Chadnrababu Naidu at the Ra Kadali Raa meeting to be held in Dachepalli of Palnadu district.

Another senior leader and Mylavaram MLA from NTR district, Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad, is also scheduled to join the TDP. He made up his mind to quit the YSR Congress and join the TDP. Sources say that the TDP had offered him the Mylavaram Assembly seat. The party plans to shift former minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao to Penamaluru in Krishna district.

Krishna Praad is scheduled to join the TDP in the party office in Hyderabad. He is likely to visit Hyderabad some time next week and join the party. He is not happy with the YSR Congress and has announced his decision to join the TDP.

Former MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy from Nellore is also joining the TDP. He had sent his resignation to both the Rajya Sabha membership and the YSR Congress primary membership recently. He sent the resignation letter to Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, though Jagan had made him the incharge of Nellore Parliament Constituency.

Sources say that Prabhakar Reddy is not happy with Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress. He is not comfortable with the YSR Congress and had to quit the party to join the TDP ahead of the elections.

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Smash them if they come across the cycle, Bhuvaneswari

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“If anyone comes across the cycle, smash them and move forward,” said Nara Bhuvaneswari at Chodavaram in Anakapalli district on Thursday. She said that the cycle has to move forward and wanted everyone to support it and ensure that the cycle is not stopped anywhere.

Speaking to the people as part of her Nijam Gelavali tour in the state, Bhuvaneswari visited the bereaved families in Chodavaram village. She consoled the family members and extended support to them.

Later, speaking to the people there, Bhuvaneswari emphasised the need to vote for the cycle. She said that the cycle had to win the election to give peaceful life to the people. She also said that the cycle has the vision to develop the state.

Bhuvaneswari said that the state was pushed back to three decades in the last five years. There was no capital for the state and Andhra Pradesh is the only state that has no capital, she said. She wanted the people to vote for the TDP to ensure that they also have a capital, a world class capital.

She said that Amaravati would have been the full-fledged capital by now had Chandrababu Naidu become the chief minister in 2019. She wanted the people to vote for the TDP to have development and welfare carried as two eyes. She also wanted the people to vote for the TDP to complete Polavaram project and give water to the agriculture sector.

Every sector in the state and every section of the people were betrayed by the YSR Congress government in the last five years, she said. She cautioned the people not to make a mistake once again by voting for the YSR Congress.

She appealed to the people to vote for democracy and ensure that there is democracy in Andhra Pradesh. She wanted the people to think wise and cast their vote. This is the crucial time for the people of Andhra Pradesh to choose between the devil and the god, she said and termed the YSR Congress as devil.

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TDP, Jana Sena tie-up is people’s choice: Chandrababu

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TDP president, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, made it clear that the alliance between the TDP and the Jana Sena is the choice of the people who brought both the parties together for free Andhra Pradesh.

Addressing a largely attended pubic meeting at Tadepalligudem organised as ‘Jenda’ (flag) and attended by r Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief, Pawan Kalyan, besides senior leaders of both the parties, the TDP supremo termed Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, as a bluff master. “Mr Jagan has been chasing his own sister and mother and the people can imagine the fate of the State if he continues in power any longer,” Chandrababu Naidu commented.

Observing that in the name of cinema theatre tickets, Jagan has harassed noted Tollywood hero, Chiranjeevi, and the famous director\, Rajamouli, Chandrababu Naidu said that the people are ready to set the YSRCP ablaze. Expressing confidence that the TDP-Jana Sena is going to form the government soon, he said that it is the winning game of the alliance while the YSRCP is a cheating game.

Chandrababu Naidu announced that the joint election manifesto of both the parties will soon be released, Jagan has acted in an utter flop serial which does not have a sequel. “An utter flop film naturally does not have a sequel,” he commented. The TDP-Jana Sena tie-up is a super-hit, he remarked and felt that the people gathered in such a large number for Wednesday’s “Jenda’ meeting are going to lay the foundation for rewriting the State’s history.

People are ready to chase out the rulers of this Government who damaged the State totally with egoistic mindset, Chandrababu Naidu said and stated that the State is currently witnessing a psycho rule. This psycho Chief Minister has brought in the GO 1 to control the media and the Opposition parties, he said and asked whether Jagan has done at least one good work for the development of the State. He started his ruling by demolishing the Praja Vedika and that is his attitude, the TDP national president observed.

When Jana Sena chief, Pawan Kalyan, organised a meeting at Ippatam, this Chief Minister demolished the houses of those who have given their land for organising the meeting, he noted. Reaffirming his commitment to make the Telugu community as number one in the world, Chandrababu Naidu made it clear that he and Mr Pawan Kalyan are ready to make any kind of sacrifices to save this State from such elements.

Terming Jagan as a bluff master, Chandrababu Naidu said that he always utters lies to take the innocent people for a ride. This is the reason as to why Jagan has no credibility, he added. Pointing out that both the TDP and the Jana Sena have announced candidates for 99 seats, he said that the candidates for other seats too will be declared soon.

“We are selecting the candidates with a responsibility and we are going to win the coming elections. No power on earth can stop the victory of the TDP-Jana Sena alliance,” Chandrababu Naidu maintained.

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Super-Six should reach every doorstep level, Lokesh tells party leaders

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TDP general secretary, Nara Lokesh, directed the party leaders in Mangalagiri Assembly segment to take all the schemes announced by party supremo, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, through Super-Six to every doorstep.

Super-Six is the manifesto of the poor and the middle-class sections of society, Lokesh said and told the local party leaders that he could not win the seat in 2019 polls as he was in Mangalagiri only for 20 days for campaigning.

“This is the reason as to why I could not reach the people here but still for the past five years I have been visiting various parts of Mangalagiri Assembly segment and have been implementing various welfare schemes with my own funds,” Lokesh told them.

He asked them to explain to the people how the schemes can be implemented in a better way if he wins the poll. Making it clear that he has been observing all the party activists from booth, cluster and unit level, Lokesh asked them to identify those voters who are above 80 years of age and help them exercise their franchise through postal ballot, the facility created by the Central Election Commission recently.

“Some voters might have moved to other areas in search of employment and find out whether their votes have been deleted and any bogus voters are enrolled,” Loesh asked the party cadre. Pointing out that the YSRCP leaders in the 2019 elections diverted the attention of the locals by resorting to misinformation campaign that if he wins he would demolish the houses along the canal bund, he said that the fact is that now the YSRCP leaders are doing this and even bringing down the houses of the poor only to illegally occupy their lands.

Making it clear that the TDP never resorts to any kind of demolitions, Lokesh said that instead pattas will be distributed to them and all other facilities will be provided. “I will take personal responsibility to build houses for all those who are homeless,” he added. Soon after the TDP-Jana Sena combine is into power in another 50 days all the local issues, including the drinking water problem, will be addressed on a warfooting basis, Lokesh observed.

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TDP-Jana Sena rie-up is a super hit, claims Naidu

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Expressing confidence that the TDP-Jana Sena alliance is a super hit, TDP supremo, Nara Chandrababu Naidi, said that Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, has initially made every effort to damage the tie-up since he has failed in this, he is now hatching conspiracies to break the alliance.

Terming Jagan as a traitor of North Andhra, Chandrababu Naidu said that he has done his Ph D in uttering lies. This Chief Minister, who has completely ignored the RTC, has purchased bullet-proof cars spending crores of public money, Chandrababu Naidu observed.

How can the people repose faith in Jagan who has revoked several welfare schemes that are beneficial for the poor but looted thousands of crores of public money, the TDP supremo asked. “Will the people believe Jagan’s claim that he is in favour of the poor,” he said.

Expressing confidence that the people of Srikakulam will again honour the TDP who have been respecting the party since its inception, Chandrababu Naidu said that he has a special affection for Srikakulam district. “This is a district which has sent most powerful leaders like Yerran Naidu, to the State, let us begin our meeting recollecting his services,” he stated.

Asking the massive gathering whether they are ready to send Jagan, who is responsible for this atrocious rule, Chandrababu Naidu said that everyone is a victim of this Government. Maintaining that the State has suffered heavily due to bifurcation, he said he has prepared a vision for 2029 giving priority for Amaravati, Polavaram and for setting up of industries.

Expressing serious concern that the poor have become poorest in Jagan’s rule, he said that only the YSRCP leaders have become rich. The youth have no jobs while the prices of essential commodities have gone up so steeply pushing the common man into trouble. This Chief Minister has imposed Rs 8 lakh on every family, he added.

Observing that the dream of the TDP founder, late NTR Rama Rao, is to build a poverty-free society, Chandrababu Naidu said that this is the reason as to why he has created equal rights for women in ancestral properties. Making it clear that the TDP-Jana Sena alliance is a super-hit, Chandrababu Naidu said that the YSRCP is not even getting candidates to contest the coming elections.

Regretting that even the media has no freedom in the State, the TDP national president said that those who are projecting facts are being subjected to attacks. “This Chief Minister is a psycho and has some mental imbalance,” he remarked. He said that if the YSRCP leaders fold their shirts the TDP activists will fold the chairs to send the YSRCP home.

Chandrababu Naidu promised to work for interlinking of the Vamsadhara and the Nagavali rivers on a warfootingh basis once the TDP-Jana Sena combine is into power in the coming polls. The TDP supremo also promised to fulfil all the promises made to the people of North Andhra.

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Saradhi joins TDP, Vasantha to join later

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YSR Congress MLA from Penamaluru Kolusu Pardha Saradhi joined the TDP on Monday. He joined the party in the presence of party general secretary Nara Lokesh at the party office. Party senior leaders Konakalla Narayana Rao, Gadde Ramamohan Rao, Kollu Ravindra, Kesinseni Sivanath, Bode Prasad and others were present when Saradhi joined the party.

Speaking on the occasion, Saradhi said that there was no place for the SCs, STs and BCs in the ruling YSR Congress. He said that the leaders of these sections were made slaves and have to accept whatever the party leadership tells them. They have to surrender to the leaders from the upper class, he said. They are at the mercy of the leaders from the upper castes, the MLA said.

He said he could not sacrifice his self-respect and had to quit the party. He also said that the party did not recognise his services in the last ten years. He thanked the TDP for recognising him and accepting him to join the party.

The TDP had declared his name as the candidate for the Nuzvid Assembly constituency in Eluru district even before he joined the party. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu announced Saradhi’s name for Nuzvid, keeping senior leader Mudraboyina Venkateswara Rao aside.

Meanwhile, Mylavaram YSRCP MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad said that he would join the TDP in the presence of Chandrababu Naidu. He said he would take the party cadre with him to the TDP chief and join the party.

He said he had no personal differences with former minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao. He said he would hold talks with Devineni and settle any differences if they have.

He said that chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy had told them to abuse Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh at the press conferences. He said that those who abuse the opposition would get recognition in the YSR Congress.

The party leadership insists upon the leaders to hurl abuses and even make personal criticism of the opposition party leaders. The party leadership would send the communication to every leader in the party. Those who follow it would get the cabinet berths, Krishna Prasad said.

Another senior leader from the YSR Congress, Boppana Bhava Kumar is also likely to join the TDP in a day or two. Bhava Kumar was the party Vijayawada urban unit president and was the candidate for the 2019 general election from Vijayawada East constituency.

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TDP-Jana Sena tie-up only for future of 5 cr people, says Naidu

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Observing that the candidates for both the TDP and the Jana Sena have been selected keeping in view the interests of the State, TDP president, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, felt that the upcoming elections are very crucial for the future of the people of the State.

“The TDP and the Jana Sena have come together only in the interest of the five crore people of the State,” Chandrababu Naidu observed while addressing the selected TDP candidates through video conference. Besides congratulating them on their selection in the first list itself, Chandrababu Naidu gave a road map for them on how to go about to face the coming elections.

Stating that never the selection of the candidates was done so early, he said that this time the selection of the candidates has been made by adopting a new method through which he sought the support of the party leaders and the cadre for those who will be in the race. “I have gathered the opinions of 1.3 crore people and thoroughly studied the survey reports before announcing the selection of the party candidates. No political party in the country has conducted such a massive exercise,” Chandrababu Naidu maintained and said that now these candidates should strive hard so that the TDP will not get defeated even a single seat.

Cautioning the candidates and the party activists to see to it that not even a single mistake is committed by the party leaders at any level, he felt that the coming 40 days are very crucial for the TDP. “Be among the people always and try to instill confidence among them on their better future,” he told the party candidates.

Chandrababu Naidu is firm in his opinion that the ego of Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, has laid the foundation for his downfall. People are ready to send Jagan home as they have never experienced such a disastrous rule in their life, he remarked. Observing that already Super-Six schemes have been announced, Chandrababu Naidu said that combined candidates have been announced for 99 Assembly segments.

Making it clear that it is the duty of the party candidates to win the confidence of the electorate and get the votes in their favour, Chandrababu Naidu felt that Jagan is not ready (Sidhham) for the elections and till now could not announce the contesting candidates either for the Lok Sabha seats or for Assembly segments. Making it clear to the TDP candidates not to take the polls easy through anti-incumbency is visible at every stage, the TDP supremo told the party candidates to be among the people even if they are seniors and have enough public support.

“Get ready to face the challenges to be thrown by the YSRCP leaders, including Jagan as part of their conspiracy. The Jana Sena is our alliance partner and thus all of you should give proper respect to them and take the party cadre along with you,” Chandrababu Naidu told the TDP candidates who are in the race.

Chandrababu Naidu told the party candidates that 100 per cent of the transfer of votes is possible only if the TDP and the Jana Sena activists and leaders work together. He also told them to welcome into the party any leader with a good background.

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Leaders in Mangalagiri continue to desert YSRCP to join TDP

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Motivated with the good works being done and got stimulated with the service being rendered by TDP general secretary, Nara Lokesh, to the people of Mangalagiri Assembly segment in Guntur district, the YSRCP leaders continue to migrate to the TDP in large scale.

While several persons joined the TDP on Saturday, on Sunday too the joinings continued as members of over 600 families in the segment joined the TDP in the presence of Lokesh. Presidents of various organisations, trust board members of different temples in the area and many panchayat ward members besides others on Sunday joined the TDP.

All of them are unanimous in their opinion that the days of the YSRCP are numbered and very soon the TDP-Jana Sena combine is going to form the government to develop the State in all sectors. Heartily welcoming all of them into the TDP fold, Lokesh called upon them to work together to transform Mangalagiri as a model Assembly segment in the State.

Several local TDP leaders, including coordinator of Mangalagiri segment, Nandam Abadhiah, Potineni Srinivasa Rao, Mummidi Satyanarayana, Tota Parthasaradhi and others were present on the occasion.

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Social Media Talk: Jana Sena Fans Disheartened by Limited Electoral Contestation

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The recent announcement that Jana Sena party will contest from only 24 out of 175 seats in the upcoming assembly elections has sparked widespread disappointment among its ardent supporters. What was initially anticipated to be a significant political stride forward has left many fans feeling disenchanted and questioning Jana Sena party’s strategic decisions.

Reasonable Expectations from Fans:

Over the past five years, the Jana Sena party has demonstrated fighting spirit against the ruling party, instilling confidence among supporters that Pawan would one day ascend to the role of Chief Minister. The party’s proactive involvement in the 2020 local elections, Pawan’s calls for Kapus to embrace an “elder brother” role in politics, and his appeal to fans to trust in his strategic vision, further reinforced their expectations.

Despite their optimism, fans also recognized the practical challenges and understood that Pawan’s ascension to the role of CM in the 2024 elections was unlikely. So, they acknowledged the immediate goal of steering the party into the state assembly with as many seats as possible.

Desired Number of Seats by fans is 1/3rd Seats i.e. 55 Assembly Seats

Prominent political figures like Hari Rama Jogayya penned letters to Pawan, urging him not to settle for anything less than 65 – 70 seats. Pawan also conveyed to his supporters that Jana Sena would only form an alliance if it secured a respectable number of seats. He asserted that his party would certainly contest from more than 1/3rd of the seats, leading fans to anticipate around 58 out of 175 seats as part of the alliance.

Fans were somewhat accepting if Jana Sena secured fewer than one-third of the total 25 MP seats, but they were staunchly unwilling to see their leader settle for anything less than 55 seats out of the total 175 MLA seats.

Disappointment and Frustration after the announcement:

However, the revelation of Jana Sena’s limited contestation from just 24 seats and 3 MP seats fell far short of fans’ expectations. What was initially envisioned as a significant electoral presence now appears to be a mere fraction of what fans had hoped for. Many supporters expressed their disillusionment, questioning the wisdom of such a strategic decision and pondering whether Jana Sena would have been better off contesting alone.

Impact on Vote Transfer from Jana Sena Fans to TDP:

Jana Sena fans have taken to various platforms to voice their frustration and profound disappointment with this announcement. A prevailing sentiment among them is that Pawan has been trapped by CBN’s political maneuvers. Concerns about the smooth transfer of votes from Jana Sena to the TDP have only intensified tensions, with some Jana Sena supporters openly expressing their reluctance to endorse TDP candidates in their respective constituencies. If the anticipated vote transfer fails to materialize, this alliance could spell disaster for both parties.

The unfolding political developments in the wake of this announcement are eagerly awaited.

-ZURAN (@CriticZuran)

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TDP-Jana Sena first list with 99 candidates

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The TDP-Jana Sena combine on Saturday announced candidates for 99 of the total of 175 Assembly segments in the State.

Both the TDP president, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, and Jana Sena chief, Pawan Kalyan, together announced the candidates at Mangalagiri. Later, talking to media persons Chandrababu Naidu said that social justice is given the highest priority in the selection of candidates. Besides providing a better opportunity for women, those who are amidst the people are given a chance to boldly face the elections, he added.

While the TDP announced its candidates for 94 seats in the first list, the Jana Sena declared the candidature of five of the total of 24 seats that the party is going to contest in the alliance. The list of the TDP candidates was released by Chandrababu Naidu and the Jana Sena list was announced by Pawan Kalyan after which they both addressed the media.

“Keeping the interests of the State, both the TDP and the Jana Sena have come together to jointly contest the upcoming elections. The alliance is not in the interest of the parties nor in personal interest but for the progress of the five crore people of the State,” Chandrababu Naidu said. Terming it as a historic occasion, he said that the State has suffered a lot with bifurcation while the loss is more for the State after Jagan has become the Chief Minister.

This is not a personal loss either for him or for Pawan Kalyan but for the five crore people of the State as the Andhra Pradesh brand was hit hard by this YSRCP Government, Chandrababu Naidu remarked. The prevailing situation in the State is so pathetic that a person can not come out openly to express the injustice done for him or her, he said.

Everyone is a victim of this Government including himself and his party cadre besides Pawan Kalyan, Chandrababu Naidu said. “When Pawan Kalyan visited Ippatam, several hurdles were created for his road-show in Visakhapatnam” he said. Calling upon the TDP and the Jana Sena activists at the grassroot-level to work in close coordination, Chandrababu announced that he and Pawan Kalyan will work for the better future of the State and to rid Andhra Pradesh from the clutches of Jagan.

Appreciating Pawan Kalyan for announcing popular and known candidates, he said that the TDP candidates too are very capable. “Perhaps for the first time in my political life I have done so much exercise to select these candidates to collect the opinion of 1.3 crore people besides the views of the party activists,” Chandrababu Naidu said. The selection of candidates is done after conducting study and analysing all angles, he said, adding that only those who are actively moving among the public are selected now to face the elections boldly.

Of the 94 TDP candidates, 23 are first-timers and an opportunity has been provided for IAS officers, doctors and graduates those who are answerable to the people while the YSRCP is fielding smugglers of red-sandals, rowdies and goondas, Mr Chandrababu said. The TDP supremo is of the strong opinion that the YSRCP is facing strong anti-incumbency and they are facing stiff opposition from the people.

Though attacks are being made against the media persons, they are in such a poor condition that they could not even resist such attacks as they lost self-confidence, Chandrababu Naidu regretted. This Government has totally demolished all the four pillars, the judiciary, legislature, executive and the media, and not even a single IAS or IPS officer could come out openly, he said.

While the media is being controlled through a GO, the judiciary is being misused to take revenge by spending public funds, he said and pointed out that crores of rupees is being paid as fee for advocates. Chandrababu Naiu felt that the upcoming polls are very crucial for the State and for the people and called upon the voters to elect the TDP-Jana Sena candidates beyond any considerations.

“The day the alliance was announced we virtually won the polls and the YSRCP got totally wiped out from the State’spolitical scene. But the YSRCP leaders are making every effort to win through bogus votes and by spending huge amounts of money,” the TDP supremo said and added that power is not permanent for any one particular person in democracy.

“Instead of taking more seats only to experiment, we felt it is better to take a limited number of seats in the alliance to safeguard the interest of the State. Our sole aim is to bring the State back on track but not the interest of the party or personal interests,” Pawan Kalyan said. Maintaining that the Jana Sena has taken the decision with the sole responsibility to save the State from this atrocious rule, the Jana Sena chief said

that the party will contest three Lok Sabha seats.

“If the 24 Assembly seats that the Jana Sena is now contesting and three Lok Sabha seats comprising 21 segments, the party is in the race in a total of 45 segments,” Pawan Kalyan explained. The Jana Sena chief called upon the party leaders and cadre to set aside their personal interests and work for the success of the combine.

“Soon after the government is formed the services of those who have made certain sacrifices will be remembered and they will be honoured with some nominated posts,” Pawan Kalyan said and asked the cadre of both the Jana Sena and the TDP to work together and not fall prey to the conspiracies of the YSRCP.

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TDP 2024 MLA Contestants – FIRST LIST

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TDP 2024 MLA Contestants – FIRST LIST

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TDP, Jana Sena panel meets on manifesto

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The TDP and Jana Sena committees met in a hotel in Vijayawada on Thursday to take stock of the situation and to discuss the combined manifesto for the two parties. TDP senior leader and state unit president K Atchennaidu led the party leaders while Jana Sena political advisory committee chairman Nadendla Manohar led the Jana Sena team.

TDP leaders Yanamala Ramakrsihnudu, Payyavula Kesav, Nimmala Ramanaidu, Pithani Satyanarayana and Tangirala Sowmya represented the TDP, while Kandula Durgesh, Kotikalapudi Govinda Rao, Bommidi Nayakar, and Palavasala Yasasvini represented the Jana Sena at the meeting.

The leaders discussed inclusion of loan waiver for the self-help group women across the state in the manifesto. However, they have not taken a decision on the issue. The subject would be placed before TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan at a later date for final decision.

The meeting also finalised a joint meeting to be held at Tadepalli Gudem on February 28. TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan would address the joint meeting. The meeting decided to intensify the campaign against the use of volunteers in the election process. The ruling YSR Congress had proposed to use the volunteers in election duty. They are getting ready to lodge a complaint with the Election Commission and request the EC to stop using the volunteers for the election duties.

Later, speaking to media persons, Atchennaidu said that the YSR Congress had destroyed all institutions in the last five years. He further alleged that chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was planning to create violence in the state as he had realised that he was losing the election. He also said that the ruling YSR Congress leaders were attacking the media houses only due to fear of losing the battle.

While asking people to be alert during the elections and ensure that the YSR Congress is defeated, Atchennaidu said that Jagan Mohan Reddy had destroyed the name of the state at the national level. He further said that people have lost their right to speak openly on any issue in the last five years.

Jana Sena leader Manohar said that Pawan Kalyan is firm on keeping the opposition vote united. He said that the meeting had discussed everything that keeps the opposition intact. He said that they have also made an appeal to the rank and file of the two parties to work together from the grassroots.

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Naidu condemns attacks on media, demands stringent action

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Strongly condemning ‘consistent attacks’ on the media, TDP president, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, demanded stringent action against those involved in such attacks.

Chandrababu Naidu also demanded action against Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, for making false statements to provoke hatred and enmity among groups only with the sole aim of instigating violence. “Ever since the YSRCP came to power there have been consistent State-sponsored attacks on the freedom of the Press, on media houses, journalists and photographers,” Chandrababu Naidu said.

He felt that the Go no. 2430 issued in October 2019 is aimed at suppressing the voice which resulted in murders, physical and verbal attacks on journalists across the State. In the run up to the 2024 election, the YSRCP appears to have unleashed a series of attacks on the media in general and journalists in particular, he added.

Recalling the recent attack on a contributor in Amaravathi mandal of Palnadu district on February 14, Chandrababu Naidu said that the crime that the scribe committed was that he exposed the sand mafia involving the YSRCP leaders. Again, within four days, on February 18 a photographer of a popular Telugu daily (Andhra Joythy), was brutally attacked right under the nose of Jagan Mohan Reddy during his political meeting at Rapthadu in Anantapur district, he said adding that regrettably the police remained as mute spectators in both the incidents.

Within two of these incidents having taken place, on Monday, February 20, the YSRCP mob attacked the office of again the most popular Telugu daily (Eenadu), in Kurnool, Chandrababu Naidu mentioned in the letter. A mob led by Panyam MLA and YSRCP leader, K Rambhupal Reddy, pelted the office of the daily with stones and created a situation of fear for almost an hour, he added. On the same day, a reporter of another popular daily (Andhra Jyothy) was physically attacked at Maddikera in Kurnool district when he was on duty covering the YSRCP political meeting, Mr Chandrababu pointed out.

Chandrababu Naidu believes that all these attacks are State sponsored against the freedom of the Press and media and they are not isolated incidents resorted to by the ‘YSRCP goons’ but are instigated by their leader, Jagan Mohan Reddy. Jagan, at a public meeting gestured folding his sleeves and asked his party cadre too to do the same, he said and stated that such acts meant that one is ready for physical bout on their opponents.

This apart, Jagan has been consistently blaming a section of media for his pitfalls and it is already a known fact that Jagan has used the police force to foist false cases against the heads of reputed and respected media houses only to harass them so that they will surrender to him, Chandrababu Naidu stated. It is really unfortunate that Jagan till now did not condemn these attacks and did not care for the life of an innocent photographer who was performing his duty, he noted.

Shamelessly, a former minister justified these attacks and has the audacity to state that the heads of these respected media houses would have been killed had they been in these meetings, the TDP supremo regretted. Strongly condemning what he called the failure of the respective district police to prevent such attacks from taking place and their failure to initiate immediate action against the persons involved in these attacks, Chandrababu Naidu made an appeal to the DGP to nab the culprits immediately and take urgent steps to initiate action against them besides against the conspirators involved behind this heinous crime.

“Also, it is important to initiate action against Jagan Mohan Reddy for making false statements to provoke hatred and enmity among groups to instigate violence,” Chandrababu Naidu said and felt that only a prompt action would ensure that freedom of Press is safeguarded and democratic norms are upheld in the State.

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