N Chandrababu Naidu

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What the national media grossly under-reported was that maximum farmer suicides, the highest in the country, took place when Naidu was at the helm. — DC Image

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Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu and chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

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The political rivalry between YSRC chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and his arch-rival Telugu Desam chief N Chandrababu Naidu is irrelevant here

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Naidu options: To merge TDP with BJP, or perish

The upending of his clout as a leader has seeped to a sharp attack at a personal level too.

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Former three-time chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Photo: PTI)

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Mr Reddy as chief minister is doing the right thing on the issue of capitals, but he must also be guarded against not doing it the wrong way.

23 Jan 2020 1:24 AM

The report also named Lanka Dinakar (presently in BJP), and TDP leaders Dhulipalla Narendra, Kambhampati Ramamohan Rao and Putta Mahesh Yadav. (Photo: File)

Naidu involved in insider trading in Amaravati capital region: Cabinet panel

The sub-committee submitted its detailed report to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday ahead of the cabinet meeting.

28 Dec 2019 8:32 AM

TDP claimed it as a result of Chandrababu Naidu announcing his visit to those construction sites. (Photo: File)

Chandrababu Naidu to visit Amaravati capital region today

Reportedly, after coming to power, the YSRCP government stopped the construction works of different buildings at Amaravati.

28 Nov 2019 11:51 AM

"I had introduced the free sand policy in our rule, sand was abundantly available in the TDP rule. Today, there are hundreds of restrictions on purchasing sand,' he said. (Photo: File)

While workers commit suicide due to sand crisis, Jagan behaves like Nero: Naidu

At the protest, Naidu brought on stage a woman named Rashi, whose husband had allegedly committed suicide owing to the sand crisis.

15 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital was Naidu’s idea and dream project. (Photo: Andhra Pradesh government)

'Missing' Amaravati from India's new map sparks row between YSRCP, TDP

On Saturday, India’s map was released by Union Home Ministry to depict newly created Union Territories --- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

04 Nov 2019 2:52 PM

Naidu is also expected to address a public meeting in Atmakur to highlight the highhandedness of the ruling YSRC. (Photo: File)

Jagan is terrorising my cadres, says Chandrababu Naidu

According to party workers, the TDP chief gave a 'Chalo Palnadu' call to the leaders and cadres, and asked to take out rally on Wednesday.

10 Sep 2019 1:22 PM

Satyanarayana said that these are the mere tip of the iceberg and added that the YSRCP government will expose the irregularities and corrupt practices of the TDP government. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra minister accuses TDP govt of corruption, insider trading

Satyanarayana said: 'Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's relative was given a huge chunk of land at throwaway prices.'

28 Aug 2019 8:05 AM

On Friday, floodwater entered the banana plantation next to the house of Chandrababu Naidu and also submerged neighbouring houses. (Photo: File)

Water levels up, Chandrababu Naidu asked to vacate house on Krishna bank

The Tadepalli village revenue officer (VRO) said the house has to be immediately evacuated because of the prevailing flood situation.

17 Aug 2019 2:10 PM

Naidu also raised the matter with Director General of Police (DGP) Gautam Sawang and said his security was breached with the use of drones. (Photo: File)

Drone cameras around Chandrababu Naidu's home sparks row

Two days ago, aerial photographs and a video of Naidu's house on the banks of Krishna river were widely shared on social media.

17 Aug 2019 12:22 PM

Expressing concerns over the security breach, TDP workers held a protest at Naidu's residence. (Photo: ANI | File)

Two held for flying drones over Chandrababu Naidu's residence in Andhra Pradesh

The TDP workers also demanded the Director General of Police (DGP) to order a probe into the matter.

16 Aug 2019 5:02 PM

The notice came when Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy was paying visits to the Prime Minister and other Union ministers as part of his scheduled trip to the national capital. (Photo: File)

As Jagan Reddy visits PM, Centre issues notice to Andhra govt over Polavaram project

The notice was served on the basis of a report submitted by a Chennai-based panel on environmental violations in Polavaram Project in 2005.

08 Aug 2019 9:20 AM

After coming to power, the YSRCP government decided in principle to change the name to Rajanna canteens after the late Rajasekhara Reddy. (Photo: FIle)

Jagan govt shuts down TDP's Anna canteens; likely to rename to Rajanna

The Anna canteens provide meals at Rs 5 for the poor and middle class people.

02 Aug 2019 1:05 PM

Ignoring the Centre's advice, the Reddy government was going ahead with the review exercise, saying the PPAs caused a loss of about Rs 5,000 crore to the state exchequer. (Photo: File)

Setback for Jagan: HC stays AP govt order on review of power purchase agreements

YSR Congress govt had decided to review all PPAs signed by Naidu regime with wind and solar power generators and to renegotiate prices.

26 Jul 2019 9:38 AM

Rejecting the claims, Jagan said the move to renegotiate PPAs was aimed at passing on the benefits to the poor through welfare schemes. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy says review of PPAs done to ensure competitive prices, benefit people

Amid raging controversy over move, he said there had been lot of 'false' propaganda on PPAs which has no substance or basis.

25 Jul 2019 9:35 AM

The Andhra Pradesh CM also took a jibe at Naidu for failed policies on welfare for the poor during his tenure as the chief minister. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy calls Naidu ‘bad oppn leader’ as TDP MLAs disrupt Assembly

He said Naidu was disrupting the House as he was envious of the welfare schemes and programs launched by YSR Congress government.

24 Jul 2019 10:50 AM

Former CM of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu and CM of Andhra Jagan Mohan Reddy. (Photo: File)

Tensions erupt over allocation of seats in Andhra Assembly

Leader of the House, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy responded by saying that the seat allocation is done as per the rules of the assembly itself.

17 Jul 2019 5:13 PM

The TDP chief alleged that Jagan Reddy is resorting to murder politics and predicted that the current regime would collapse if the people revolt against the ‘anarchy prevailing’ in the state. (Photo: File)

Indulging in 'murder politics': Chandrababu Naidu slams Jagan Reddy

Chandrababu Naidu also alleged that there was no democracy, law and order in Jagan’s regime.

10 Jul 2019 12:21 PM

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