Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with his daughters, concluded his 11-day 'Prayaschit Deeksha' at the Tirumala temple in Tirupati on Wednesday. The deeksha was undertaken to seek forgiveness for the alleged use of animal fat in the famous Tirupati laddu. Kalyan will be unveiling a declaration at a public meeting in Tirupati on Thursday before offering meals to devotees in the Anna Prasadam complex and discussing the matter with TTD officials. He had started the deeksha on foot from Alipiri on Tuesday and launched it on September 22 at a temple in Nambur, Guntur district. The leader stated that the laddu, revered by millions, had been defiled due to the actions of the previous ruler and that seeking forgiveness was necessary for cleansing the sins.
The recent decision by the Andhra Pradesh High Court to restore the membership of MLC Indukuri Raghu Raju has cast doubt over the upcoming MLC election in Vizianagaram. The disqualification of Raju, who belongs to the YSR Congress Party, was due to allegations of anti-party activities. While the ruling party has named a new candidate for the election, the opposition TDP is yet to announce its candidate. With just weeks to go before the election, the district election machinery is in a state of confusion as to whether there will be an election at all.
Addressing a meeting after the launch of a seaplane demo flight, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the potential of seaplane services to promote economic activities and create employment in the state. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the initiative and emphasized the role of innovative ideas in tackling poverty and funding welfare activities. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, who accompanied the chief minister on the demo flight, stated that seaplane operations will not only change the future of Andhra Pradesh, but also India.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has kicked off a Rs 861-crore mission to eliminate potholes across the state, starting from Anakapalli district. Naidu personally filled a pothole to kick off the mission and called out his political rival, Jagan Reddy, for splurging money on unnecessary projects while ignoring the deteriorating road infrastructure. Promising to spend a total of Rs 1.25 lakh crore on road development over the next five years, Naidu also warned of strict action against those who commit atrocities against women.
In an effort to fulfill their election promises, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to launch a free gas cylinder distribution scheme on October 31. Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar announced that the scheme aims to benefit 1.55 crore gas connection holders in the state and the government has allocated Rs 2,684.75 crore annually for this purpose. The minister also mentioned that steps are being taken to control the prices of essential commodities like pulses and palm oil, which have seen a steep increase recently.
Indian airlines, including Air India, Indigo, Vistara, and Akasa, have received 85 bomb threats in the last 24 hours, causing widespread concern and disruptions in flight schedules. These threats are being taken very seriously by authorities, as the safety and security of passengers is of utmost importance. The investigation into these bomb threats is ongoing, with officials working to determine the source and validity of the threats.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his gratitude towards leading actors Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan for their generous donation of ₹1 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The Chief Minister praised Chiranjeevi for consistently using his influence and resources for humanitarian causes. This contribution from the film industry will greatly benefit those affected by natural disasters and other emergencies in the state.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sparked a debate over population control laws by encouraging state residents to consider having more children. This comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu recently proposed incentives for families to have more children, citing concerns over an ageing population and reduced political influence. The remark by Stalin has also raised questions about the delimitation process and its potential impact on southern states.
Chief Ministers Chandrababu Naidu and MK Stalin are urging families in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to have more children, citing concerns about ageing population and potential loss of Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming delimitation process. While Naidu has even proposed legislation to incentivize larger families, Stalin has jokingly suggested aiming for 16 children for prosperity, highlighting the impact this population growth could have on the political landscape in India. Meanwhile, a recent government report predicts a significant rise in the number of elderly citizens in the country, particularly in the southern states.
At a mass marriage event in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin referenced a Tamil adage and expressed concern over the impact of the Lok Sabha delimitation exercise on family planning. He urged couples to continue giving Tamil names to their children and reminded them that the traditional saying about acquiring 16 types of wealth does not refer to having 16 children. This comes just days after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu controversially advocated for women to have more children to stabilize the population in his state.