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.
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.
The entertainment world is abuzz with the news of Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan's picture-perfect moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two mega brothers, who are prominent actors in the Telugu film industry, came together on the political stage as Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as the Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The trio of Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and PM Modi waved at the cheering crowds, making for a historic and memorable scene. This moment is especially significant as Pawan Kalyan made a powerful political comeback after his party's impressive performance in the recent election.
Amidst reports of violence and clashes between political parties during the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister for the fourth time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event, showing his support for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Outgoing Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed confusion over the election results, despite his party's efforts to bring welfare to various groups. The Supreme Court has also criticized the grant of interim protection to an MLA caught on camera destroying an EVM.
Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan's recent political win in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly election has sparked rumors of him possibly joining the ranks of Deputy CM alongside Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. This would be a historic move for Kalyan, who began his journey in the entertainment industry in 1996 and has since starred in numerous blockbuster films. With his acting prowess and martial arts skills, Kalyan has made a name for himself in the Telugu film industry and now seems to be ready to take on a new role in politics.
Get real-time updates on the 2024 Punganur election results and the status of candidates in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly election. Follow the live updating tables on this page for the latest information on this rural constituency in South India. See the list of candidates and past election data, with 8 candidates contesting in 2024 compared to 9 in 2019, 8 in 2014, and 12 in 2009.
TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu's alliance with the NDA in Andhra Pradesh won a sweeping victory in the Lok Sabha polls, with the TDP winning 16 out of 17 seats it contested. Naidu congratulated PM Modi and Amit Shah for their lead in good numbers, hinting at possible negotiation for issues like special category status and funds for AP's development. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to remind Naidu about the unfulfilled promise of special category status, urging him to join the INDIA bloc.
In a closely fought battle in Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by Chandrababu Naidu emerged as the winner with 16 seats, defeating Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP. The TDP's ally BJP also secured three seats, while the YSRCP was reduced to just four seats. Key victories for the TDP include Peddireddy Venkata Midhun Reddy in Rajampet and Avinash Reddy in Kadapa.
The Telugu Desam Party, led by N. Chandrababu Naidu, secured a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, forming an alliance with the Jana Sena Party which won 21 seats. The incumbent YSRCP, led by Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, secured only 11 seats. The results were declared on June 04, 2024 after polling on May 13 for 25 Lok Sabha and 175 Assembly seats. Stay tuned for more updates on our Election Results and Lok Sabha Election Live pages.
Popular film actor, Konidala Pawan Kalyan, is all set to contest in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections as the Janasena Party (JSP) candidate from 37. Pithapuram constituency. According to his election affidavit, he has declared assets worth Rs 164.5 crore, including movable assets worth Rs 46.2 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 118.4 crore. With a declared income of Rs 12.2 crore, he also mentioned 8 criminal cases registered against him in the affidavit.