Rao said the Crime Investigation Department is yet to file a counter to their bail pleas. Hence, he noted that the hearing may not come up on Friday
TDP legal cell on Tuesday, also filed a petition in Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the arrest of party supremo former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu by the CID
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Over the last few months, TDP's attempts to mend fences with the BJP and return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have failed despite Jana Sena's efforts
However, a decision on this petition, which was filed on Monday is expected to come up for a hearing on Wednesday, said the official
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According to Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Shankha Brata Bagchi, the situation is peaceful in the state and no untoward incident has been reported
According to the police, the former CM has been allotted an upper block in Sneha Wing of the jail to reside until further procedure alongside prisoner number 7691
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The agency further said that the government order was issued under Naidu's instructions, intending to cause wrongful loss to the public exchequer and gain to private individuals
"Jagan has learnt this from (Narendra) Modi ji and Amit Shah ji. Such actions don't have a long shelf life," he added
"Finally, truth and dharma will triumph. Whatever they do to me, I will march forward for the people," he said
As police arrived early this morning to arrest the TDP Chief, they faced resistance from TDP cadres. A minor scuffle also broke out between officials and Naidu's supporters during his arrest
Several other TDP leaders have also been put under house arrest following the arrest of Naidu
The former chief minister was arrested by the CID around 6 am from R K Function Hall at Gnanapuram in Nandyala town, an official said
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Jagan has till now ruled the State by simply threatening the people and the public is no longer ready to bear it, Chandrababu alleged
Naidu noted that he would implement these schemes immediately after forming the government
Incidentally, some affected farmers broke down while pouring out their woes to the Opposition leader
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu requested the Central government to abolish Rs 500 denomination currency notes as such a move would come in handy during elections to curtail the distribution of money