In the latest twist to Andhra Pradesh politics, Nara Lokesh’s Red Book — a growing compilation of alleged corruption cases against YSRCP leaders — has reportedly set its sights on Chandragiri.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh police, investigating the alleged liquor scam that took place during the previous YSR Congress Party regime between 2019 and 2024, has revealed that nearly ₹3,200 crore was collected as kickbacks from liquor companies and distilleries.
The investigation into the alleged liquor scam during the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government has taken a dramatic turn, with Kasireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, alias Raj Kasireddy — named Accused No. 1 (A-1) — implicating former YSR Congress Party general secretary and ex-MP V Vijay Sai Reddy in the case.
The abrupt suspension of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Duvvada Srinivas for alleged violation of party discipline has triggered widespread discussion in political circles.
Though delayed, former Union Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju is reportedly set to receive a strong assurance from TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu that he will be appointed as a Governor, most likely in Tamil Nadu.
An unexpected opportunity and a surprise ministerial post can be difficult to handle — especially for someone as young and relatively inexperienced as Ram Mohan Naidu, son of Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu.
With the Election Commission of India on Wednesday announcing the schedule for the Rajya Sabha bye-election to fill a vacancy from Andhra Pradesh, speculations began on who would get the nomination.
The sudden transfer of Andhra Pradesh special chief secretary R P Sisodia from the crucial revenue (land administration, registration and stamps) department to an insignificant handlooms and textiles department has kicked up storm in the state bureaucratic circles.
There’s only one topic of discussion within the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) right now — the coalition government has strongly targeted two of its vocal leaders from Srikakulam district.
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national leadership searches for a suitable candidate to head the Andhra Pradesh unit, media speculation is rife about what role outgoing president Daggubati Purandeshwari might be offered next.
If the reports circulating within Telugu Desam Party (TDP) circles are to be believed, former Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas, popularly known as Kesineni Nani, is reportedly interested in rejoining the TDP after a brief political hiatus.
If reports from Amaravati are to be believed, Kasireddy Rajasekhar Reddy, also known as Raj Kasireddy, former Information Technology advisor to the Andhra Pradesh government during the YSR Congress Party regime under Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, may be arrested by the police at any time in connection with the alleged liquor scam.
If the apprehensions of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) are to be believed, senior party leader and Rajampet MP P. Mithun Reddy could be arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police at any time on Saturday in connection with the alleged liquor scam.
It was on December 9th that Chandrababu Naidu announced Nagababu would be given a ministry through the MLC route. Later, he also stated that this would happen in March 2025.
A quiet frustration is spreading among senior leaders in the TDP. While they may smile in public, deep down, they know the truth—their time in power is over.
