Before filing nomination from hometown Pulivendula, the CM also accused Congress of discrediting father YSR’s reputation. Andhra Pradesh votes for LS & assembly polls on 13 May.
YS Sharmila, the Congress candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, also declared in her affidavit that she owned land and jewellery worth Rs 9.29 crore and Rs 8.3 crore, respectively.
Following objections by a YSRCP leader against N. Chandrababu Naidu & a TDP leader against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, election official issues notices to party chiefs citing MCC violation.
YS Sharmila, Congress’s Kadapa candidate, accuses CM Jagan of ‘using’ uncle YS Vivekananda Reddy’s death for political gains, criticises him for renominating cousin, suspect in the 'murder'.
In 2016, then CM Naidu decided to develop Amaravati as capital of bifurcated state but by 2019, most work was halted after Jagan Reddy-led govt came to power in Andhra Pradesh.
Former captain says he was humiliated by Andhra Cricket Association. TDP supports Vihari, brings up his Kapu caste, slams YSRCP for its ‘vindictive politics’ and ‘henchmen’ in cricket body.
Since work on the project started in 2005, the project cost has swollen manifold. State govt officials hope that the upcoming general and assembly polls will help speed things up.
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed officials to pay ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakh to families of each deceased & Rs 2 lakh each to those injured from the state.
There is also speculation that the BJP-YSRCP sparring may just be a 2024 poll gimmick, with the ruling party in Andhra 'wanting to break perception that it is unofficial ally of BJP'.
YS Vivekananda Reddy, a former MP & brother of ex-CM YSR, was found dead at his house in Pulivendula in March 2019. CBI has so far named at least four accused in its chargesheet.
Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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