Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Election News

The plan is being opposed by the neighbouring Telangana, which says the project will deprive it of its rightful share of Godavari waters. Andhra government says Telangana interests will not be affected

12 bedrooms, chandeliers, spa: TDP targets Jagan Reddy over Rs 452cr 'luxurious palace' on Rushikonda Hill

The TDP alleged that the resort, disguised as a tourism project, was built for Jagan Reddy's personal use.

Robbin Sharma: Meet the backroom strategist who scripted Chandrababu Naidu's stunning comeback in Andhra Pradesh

Political strategist Robbin Sharma played an instrumental role in TDP's landslide victory in Andhra Pradesh. In an exclusive conversation with Moneycontrol, he decodes the strategy that helped Chandrababu Naidu defeat Jagan Reddy,

Naidu’s real test will be getting a special financial package for Andhra. Cabinet posts not so important

Cabinet portfolio allocations are not the correct measure to judge the leverage TDP has extracted from the coalition government. It could be because the real test for N Chandrababu Naidu will be the concessions he extracts for Andhra 

Pawan Kalyan to be Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister: Sources

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan will be the new deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh .TDP won 135 seats in the 175-member assembly while Kalyan's Jana Sena won 21 seats. Their NDA ally BJP also won 8 seats.

Veterans & novices to bureaucrats & industrialists: These are TDP's newly elected MPs

Let's delve into the profiles of these elected representatives who have contributed to the party's success in the electoral arena.

Want Andhra Pradesh to become hub for electronics, automobile sectors, says TDP's Nara Lokesh

TDP leader Nara Lokesh said the state expects support for special category status from the Centre to fulfill the promises made at the time of the division of the united Andhra

Will Amaravati get a new lease of life?

After his electoral victory in Andhra Pradesh, Naidu faces the challenge of revitalising Amaravati while grappling with severe financial constraints.

Anti-incumbency or strong narrative, what helped the opposition in 2024?

The 2024 Lok Sabha election results highlight anti-incumbency in India, affecting leaders from Modi to Reddy. Despite exit polls predicting a BJP landslide, multiple factors reduced their parliamentary numbers.

Special category status for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar back in focus as Naidu, Nitish emerge kingmakers

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar's long-standing demand of special status for their respective states, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, are back in focus ahead of the formation of an NDA 3.0 government at the Centre

From political oblivion to Kingmaker: All eyes on Chandrababu Naidu as NDA 3.0 formalises

Naidu took up an aggressive campaign by touring all over the state braving the sweltering heat and even used to address three to four public meetings in a day to reach out to the people and publicize his Super Six other promises to be implemented in case elected to power.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Election results and the changing political dynamics

In Andhra, Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP made a remarkable comeback, while in Telangana, the Congress and BJP each secured eight seats out of the 17, and BRS failed to win a single seat. The political dynamics in these two states has seen a marked transformation

TDP's Pemmasani set to become richest MP in Lok Sabha

There are 2,572 crorepati candidates in the fray.

What Andhra Pradesh exit polls foretell for the 3 bigwigs - Naidu, Jagan & Pawan

If the June 4 exit polls are accurate, Andhra Pradesh's political landscape will shift significantly, potentially reviving Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, elevating Jana Sena, and dealing a major blow to incumbent Jagan Mohan Reddy.

TDP-BJP-Jana Sena to trounce Jagan Reddy's YSR in Andhra Pradesh: News18 exit poll

The exit poll predicted that the ruling Jagan Reddy-led YSR Congress will get just 5-8 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in a huge drop from its 2019 tally.

South India boost for BJP, breakthrough likely in Tamil Nadu & Kerala: News18 exit poll

If the predictions hold true, then it will be an impressive gain for BJP in the southern heartland, where it won 29 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Andhra Pradesh Exit Poll 2024 Highlights: Exit polls predict NDA majority in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Exit Poll 2024: Voting for both the Lok Sabha Elections and State Legislative Assembly Elections in Andhra Pradesh took place on May 13, 2024. The official results for these elections will be announced on June 4, 2024. As the nationwide voting for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 concludes today, several agencies are set to release their exit poll predictions. Stay connected with Moneycontrol for Andhra Pradesh Exit Poll 2024 Live Updates.

BJP's 'Mission South' to yield rich electoral dividends, says Amit Shah

Commenting on the party’s expectations from the eastern states, Shah said, in the eastern zone, comprising Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, we will emerge as the biggest party. This is certain. And in the five states of the South, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, we will win the biggest party among all states.

Jagan Reddy party's MLA caught on camera damaging EVM, EC orders strict action

Poll panel asks police to take stringent action so that 'nobody in the future dares to take any such action to interfere into the peaceful conduct of polls'.

'His aides beat me so badly ...': Andhra voter who slapped MLA back says he fears for his family

A case has been booked against the Tenali MLA based on a complaint lodged by Sudhakar.

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: 3 kidnapped TDP polling agents rescued by police

TDP district in-charge Jagan Mohan Raju complained that TDP agents belonging to polling stations 188, 189 and 199 were kidnapped by YSRCP leaders while going to the polling stations, say police.

BJP's Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha checks IDs of Muslim women, Telangana CM reacts

Responding to the issue, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said: "I have not seen (the video) but BJP is simply trying to polarise Muslim votes to win but all these issues are going to help Asaduddin Owaisi. It is not going to benefit BJP..."

Andhra elections: YSRCP MLA slaps voter for objecting to him jumping queue, he hits back

The voter also returned the favour before the henchmen of the MLA launched an all-out assault.

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu among early voters

Jagan Mohan Reddy cast his vote at Bhakarapuram in Pulivendula constituency of Kadapa district on Monday while Chandrababu Naidu and his wife exercised their franchise in Amaravati.

AP Election 2024 Highlights: Over 68.20% voter turnout was recorded today

AP Elections 2024 Highlights: Andhra Pradesh recorded an estimated voter turnout of 68.20% in the phase 4 of Lok Sabha elections. All 25 seats of the state went for polling today.

Case filed against actor Allu Arjun and YSRCP MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy for violating model code of conduct at Nandyala ahead of Andhra Pradesh Elections

Popular actor Allu Arjun and YSRCP MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy are facing a registered case for reportedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct in Andhra Pradesh, sparking notable interest due to its timing ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the area.

Fiery Hyderabad clash, Akhilesh's quest for 'revenge', Andhra family feud: 10 key contests in Lok Sabha polls phase 4

As many as 96 Lok Sabha constituencies are being voted for on May 13. Polling is also on for the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha assemblies

Lok Sabha Elections: Can Andhra Pradesh unlock the south for NDA?

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections: The increased number of visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the run-up to the polls has made it evident that Andhra Pradesh plays a key role in NDA’s strategy.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 4: Meet TDP's Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the richest candidate in fray with Rs 5,705 cr worth assets

Telugu Desam Party’s candidate for Guntur Lok Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, with total assets worth Rs 5,705 crore, is the richest candidate in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha election

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: A look at key parties and contests

Andhra Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: All parties are deeply engaged in social engineering, selecting candidates from dominant castes within each segment to sway the balance in what promises to be a fiercely contested battle. The eyes of the nation are on Andhra Pradesh as it prepares for a crucial test that could reshape its political future.

'BRS will get 10-12 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls': K.T. Rama Rao

The BRS strongman came down heavily on the Congress for not living up to its poll promises in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party for failing to deliver an inclusive government.

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates

During the 2019 general elections, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) emerged as the largest party in the state, winning 22 of the 25 seats.

Guntur AP Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

In the upcoming Guntur AP Lok Sabha 2024 polls, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani represents TDP, emerging as the wealthiest contender thus far. Pemmasani has declared assets worth Rs 5,785 crore.

Visakhapatnam AP Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

For the Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024, YSRCP has replaced its sitting Member of Parliament (MP) P M V V Satyanarayana with Dr. Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi, a former Vizianagaram MP and wife of Education Minister Botsa Satyanarayana.

‘Firmly back 4 per cent reservation for Muslims’: Jagan Mohan Reddy

Elections for the 175-member Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh are scheduled on May 13 and counting of votes will be on June 4.

Crorepati educationists throw their hat in Andhra Pradesh poll ring

Andhra Pradesh elections: Lokam Madhavi, the BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance candidate for the Nellimarla assembly constituency, who serves as vice-president of the Miracle Educational Society, has declared assets worth nearly Rs 900 crore.

Kadapa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: YS family bastion braces for litmus test as Sharmila makes her poll debut

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: This time, Avinash Reddy, the head of YSR, is the party's strong figure. In both the general elections of 2014 and 2019, he was victorious in Kadapa.

Why Andhra Pradesh's Land Titling Act has stirred up political storm in poll-bound state

The legislation has sparked allegations, counter-claims, and concerns among voters.

Jagan Mohan Reddy has halted development in Andhra Pradesh, says Amit Shah

"Over 50,000 people have gathered here. This shows that the entire Andhra Pradesh is with PM Modi and Chandrababu Naidu. NDA alliance is going to sweep (elections) in the state, INDI alliance will not even get a single seat in Andhra Pradesh," observed Shah.

'Decided to return to NDA as Andhra Pradesh in distress': Chandrababu Naidu says confident of defeating Jagan this year

The former chief minister said he had been in the public eye for the last 45 years and nobody could call him corrupt

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha declares assets valued at Rs 218 crore

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: A well-known classical dancer and successful entrepreneur, 49-year-old Madhavi Latha is ready to contest against the incumbent Hyderabad MP and leader of the AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi, in his stronghold during the forthcoming general elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: TDP Guntur candidate Chandra Sekhar, an NRI, among richest in fray with Rs 5,785-crore assets

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: According to the submitted affidavit, Chandra Sekhar's personal assets are valued at Rs 2,448.72 crore, with his wife, Koneru Sriratna, holding assets worth Rs 2,343.78 crore. Additionally, the family's wealth is bolstered by their children, who collectively possess assets worth Rs 1,000 crore.

Lok Sabha Polls: Owaisi announces AIMIM-AIADMK alliance, slams BJP over CAA

AIMIM's support for AIADMK underscores a shared opposition to the CAA, NPR, and NRC, fortifying their alliance for both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections

Andhra Pradesh elections 2024: How TDP is working to secure Muslim votes after return to NDA fold

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: There are concerns about the potential impact of BJP-influenced policies such as the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens among the Muslim community.

YSRCP vs Prashant Kishor: Strategy, success, and sudden rifts

Kishor, who played a crucial role in YSRCP's victory in the 2019 state elections, has predicted a bleak future for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the forthcoming polls

Ground report: YS Sharmila seeks political revival amid sweltering heat in Badvel

Repeatedly invoking her father's name, former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, she emphasised her identity as 'Rajanna bidda' (Rajasekhara Reddy's daughter) to resonate with the voters

Battle for Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa: Family feud spills on to poll arena

YS Sharmila, the Congress chief in Andhra Pradesh, recently announced her candidacy in the upcoming elections. However, her opponent is not just any candidate but her own cousin, YS Avinash Reddy, who is contesting under the banner of the YSRCP. This party is led by her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the current Andhra Pradesh CM.

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: Congress releases list of 17 candidates, fields YS Sharmila Reddy from Kadapa

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: YS Sharmila Reddy has been nominated to represent Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh, while Tariq Anwar has been nominated for Katihar in Bihar

Jana Sena's Pawan Kalyan tears into YSR Congress as he launches poll campaign in Andhra, pitches temple circuit

Pawan Kalyan emphasised the need for skill development over short-term financial incentives, encouraging the youth to think beyond the immediate appeal of Rs 5,000 giveaways (freebies by YSRCP for youth), and instead envision a future marked by sustainable growth and long-term opportunities