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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
TopicJagan Mohan Reddy

Topic: Jagan Mohan Reddy

‘Terrorist, traitor, namak haram’—Why BJP is befriending TDP’s Naidu even after insults to Modi

Jagan must be disappointed about Modi-Shah turning from friends into frenemies. But a smart politician that he is, he can’t miss the silver lining.

NMC, health ministry not on same page over minimum standards for medical colleges

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Six MPs, and counting — why YSRCP sitting MPs are deserting Jagan ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Winning a bulk of Andhra Pradesh’s 25 seats is as important to Jagan as retaining power in state, political observers say, as YSRCP chief alters candidates to ward off anti-incumbency.

How Andhra CM Jagan & rival Naidu are trying to get divinity on their side ahead of assembly polls

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy attended 'Raja Shyamala Yagam' ritual, believed to bring divine assistance in delivering power. Ex-CM Chandrababu Naidu, his wife had performed same ritual week before.

Shah’s meet with Chandrababu sets off talk of BJP-TDP reunion. Jagan’s Delhi trip thickens Andhra buzz

Indication is that TDP chief Naidu is offering 30 assembly seats & around 6 Lok Sabha seats to BJP & Jana Sena. Meet comes soon after BJP reconciliation with Nitish in Bihar.

Tirumala plans platform for voluntary ‘conversions, reconversions’ to Hinduism — ‘it’s the oldest faith

Among the other subjects discussed at TTD’s ‘Dharmika Sadas’ that ended this week was an unusual request by a Muslim devotee who sought permission to offer seva at the temple.

‘Strengthening Sanatana Dharma’ — 3-day national level Hindu dharma conclave begins at Tirupati

Conclave could help YSRCP project a pro-Hindu face to stave off Opposition’s criticism of 'Christian CM'. It comes soon after consecration ceremony in Ayodhya in an election year.

Why Jagan’s loyalists are urging his sister Sharmila to adopt the name Morusupalli

Ever since she took over as Andhra Congress chief, Sharmila has been facing fierce backlash, especially on social media where CM Jagan's supporters are using the #MorusupalliSharmila.

As sister Sharmila accuses him of becoming BJP’s puppet, ‘anna’ Jagan fires off 1st public retort

Touring Srikakulam, new Andhra Congress chief Sharmila has stepped up attacks on her brother over issues including state’s financial status & alleged attacks on Christians in Manipur.

Congress makes Sharmila its Andhra Pradesh chief, sets up battle with chief minister brother Jagan

YS Sharmila had joined the Congress earlier this month and also merged her fledgling YSR Telangana Party with the national party.

On Camera

3 survey results that tell us what Indians think about democracy — and it’s not a simple story

The search for a permanent and coherent popular meaning of democracy is futile. The Pew report underlines this ever-evolving tendency of popular democracy in the Indian context.

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Indian Coast Guard’s pollution control vessel visits Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei

The ICG Samudra Paheredar will be in the region for three days, visiting ports in Manila, Ho Chi Minh, and Muara.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.