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AP CID seeks custody of ex-CM Naidu for probe, order on custody likely

The Andhra Pradesh Police Crime Investigation Department (CID) has filed a petition in the court seeking 15 days of custody of former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody in a multi-crore scam, said an official. However, a decision on this petition, which was filed on Monday is expected to come up for a hearing on Wednesday, said the official. Most probably the day after tomorrow (Wednesday) the petition will come for hearing, Additional Advocate General Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy told PTI. Reddy said they asked for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief's custody for 15 days but observed that it is the discretion of the court to take a call on the duration of custody. We can only seek police custody for some days but finally when it comes to hearing the court will decide, he said. On Monday, Naidu's legal team filed a petition to secure an early release for him from the jail and procure house custody. The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB

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TDP bandh evokes response, several leaders taken into preventive custody

The statewide bandh call given by Telugu Desam Party in protest against the arrest of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu saw lukewarm response on Monday with business as usual at many parts of the state during morning hours. 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. "Situation is peaceful, depending on the situation, the local authorities have promulgated prohibitory orders," Bagchi told PTI. A local Court in Vijayawada on Sunday remanded TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days in an alleged multi-crore corruption scam. The Telugu Desam Party had called for a statewide bandh on Monday in protest against the arrest of its leader. East Godavari SP P Jagadeesh said security has been tightened in Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district and around the central prison where Naidu is currently lodged. Police were seen dispersing

TDP chief, ex-Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu reaches Rajamundry central jail

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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Andhra CID names Naidu as principal conspirator in skill development scam

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

RJD's Manoj Jha attacks Andhra govt over Chandrababu Naidu's arrest

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha on Saturday slammed the Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh over the arrest of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and said it is a new trend in Indian politics to go to extremes against one's political opponents. "A new trend has started in this country where you go to extremes because you have political differences. Chandrababu Naidu is not only a former chief minister but has played a key role in the formation of modern Andhra Pradesh," Jha told PTI. "Jagan has learnt this from (Narendra) Modi ji and Amit Shah ji. Such actions don't have a long shelf life," he added. The TDP chief was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 550 crore fraud case involving siphoning off funds from the Skill Development Corporation. The former CM was arrested by the CID around 6 am from a marriage hall, outside which his caravan was parked, at Gnanapuram in Nandyal town, police said. YSR Congress Party government in Andhra Pradesh has defended the arrest,

No force on earth can stop me, says Chandrababu Naidu after arrest

Hours after his arrest in connection with alleged multi-crore skill development scam, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said he was prepared to sacrifice his life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people, and no force can stop him. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the former Andhra Pradesh CM said, "For the past 45 years, I have selflessly served Telugu people. I am prepared to sacrifice my life to safeguard the interests of Telugu people. No force on earth can stop me from serving Telugu people, my #AndhraPradesh and my motherland." During his arrest, he appealed to people and party cadre to exercise restraint. "Finally, truth and dharma will triumph. Whatever they do to me, I will march forward for the people," he said. Naidu was arrested in an early morning police operation, which involved officers knocking on the door of the caravan in which he was asleep. The leader of opposition was arrested by the CID around 6 am from a marriage hall (outside which his caravan

CID arrested me without proper information: TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

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

Chandrababu Naidu arrested: Understanding the skill development scam

Several other TDP leaders have also been put under house arrest following the arrest of Naidu

TDP chief, former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu arrested in corruption case

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested here in a case of alleged corruption on Saturday morning, the Andhra Pradesh Police said. 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. In a notice served to Naidu, the Deputy Superintendent of Police of the CID's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), M Dhanunjayudu, said, "It is to inform you that you have been arrested... at 6 am at R K Function Hall, Gnanapuram, H/o Moolasagaram, Nandyala town and it is a non-bailable offence." The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister has been arrested under relevant IPC sections, including Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 465 (forgery), according to the notice. The Andhra Pradesh CID has also invoked the Prevention of Corruption Act against him. The notice was served under CrPC Section 50 (1) (2).

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Chandrababu Naidu calls Jagan the brother of North Korea's Kim Jong Un

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 sounds poll bugle in AP, promises schemes for women, unemployed youth

Sounding the poll bugle for TDP in Andhra Pradesh, party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu announced a slew of welfare schemes for women, unemployed youth and farmers that would be implemented if the party was voted to power again in the state after the 2024 assembly elections. Rs 1,500 monthly cash allowance to all women above 18 years of age under Bhavishyakthu Guarantee scheme (Guarantee for future), Rs 15,000 per annum for all mothers and free transport for women on APSRTC buses within a district, are some of the major women-centric pledges Naidu made on the concluding day of the 2-day 'Mahanadu' programme of the party on Sunday night. Exuding confidence about Telugu Desam Party returning to power next year, he also promised to provide 20 lakh jobs to youth under Yuva Galam scheme in various government departments, Rs 3,000 monthly unemployment allowance under Yuva Galam Fund and Rs 20,000 annual cash allowance for farmers to cover their agriculture expenditure, a press release ...

TDP will fight till justice is done to farmers affected with rains: Naidu

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will continue to fight until justice is done to farmers who suffered heavy losses during the recent untimely rains, said N Chandrababu Naidu here on Friday. Naidu made these remarks as he began Rythu Porubata' (In support of farmers) padayatra from Iragavaram in Tanuku Assembly constituency, West Godavari district. On the way, he inquired from the affected farmers on the damage to their crops and the farm products while assuring the ryots that TDP will stand by them, said a press note shared by the party. Incidentally, some affected farmers broke down while pouring out their woes to the Opposition leader. "There is no question of relenting till justice is done for the farmers. The party will continue its fight till the government purchases the entire farm products in the state," Naidu said.

Scrap Rs 500 notes to curtail money power in elections: Chandrababu Naidu

TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday 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. Speaking at a conference hosted by a private news channel in Delhi, the former Andhra Pradesh chief minister pointed out that India is far ahead of other nations when it comes to digital payments and that demonetising the Rs 500 currency would not be a big problem. "If you control political corruption or political donations, it will go a long way for the country," he added, among several other issues he touched upon during the interaction. Everybody in India should achieve middle-class status or above without room for poverty by 2047, Naidu said, adding that creation of wealth is necessary to distribute it to all and eradicating poverty should be the focus of a sustainable economy. "My vision is to bring India above the poverty line by 2047," Naidu said, adding that the right

Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan decide to work together to 'save democracy'

In a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party national President Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party leader and actor Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday decided to work together

Former Andhra CM Naidu tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and have quarantined himself at home."I have tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions. I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care," the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief said in a tweet.As per the state government's data, 4,108 new cases and 696 recoveries were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.With this new cases, the active cases stand at 30,182 in the state.

Andhra Pradesh governor, CM and others mourn Konijeti Rosaiah's demise

Andhra Guv Biswabhusan Harichandan, CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, N Chandrababu Naidu and a host of others on Saturday expressed profound grief over the demise of Konijeti Rosaiah.

Entire state knows how frustrated Chandrababu Naidu is: Andhra CM

After Chandrababu accused the ruling YSRCP of personally targetting the leaders of his party, Andhra CM Reddy hit back saying the entire state knows "how frustrated Naidu is"