In a historic meeting, the Indian cricket team, fresh off their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg. The Prime Minister congratulated the team on their win and urged them to continue their winning streak, with the players and support staff receiving a warm welcome at the PM's official residence. As a gesture of appreciation, the team also received a special breakfast from PM Modi.
As Andhra Pradesh gears up for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, key players in the political arena have emerged. The ruling YSR Congress Party, led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, will face off against a formidable coalition comprising the TDP, BJP, and JSP, led by veteran politician N. Chandrababu Naidu. The upcoming elections promise to be a fiercely contested battle, with caste dynamics and strategic alliances shaping the political landscape. Stay tuned for updates on key contenders, including N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, YS Sharmila, and more.
Despite the naxal threat and violence in the region, the tribal constituency of Gadchiroli-Chimur in Maharashtra recorded the highest voter turnout of 71.88 percent in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. This marks a significant increase from the previous elections and highlights the state's commitment to exercising their democratic right. On the other hand, Mumbai South and Kalyan saw the lowest voter turnout, with only 50.06 and 50.12 percent respectively, indicating a possible decline in voter engagement and participation.
Superstar and Jana Sena Party Chief Pawan Kalyan arrived at a polling booth in Mangalagiri to cast his vote for the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections and the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Videos of his arrival and casting his vote have gone viral, with one showing officials greeting him and explaining the voting system to him. With the polls happening simultaneously, Pawan Kalyan's vote holds significance in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh.
Amidst campaigning for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in a liquor policy case. He was released from Tihar Jail on Friday evening and spoke about his national ambitions and the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, India Today's Akshita Nandagopal spoke to Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan on his campaign trail in Andhra Pradesh.
In a public rally in Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed the NDA's goal to create a developed state of Andhra Pradesh for a developed country. With the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections and support from alliance partners like Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, the NDA is focused on both regional aspirations and national progress. PM Modi's speech highlights the coalition's determination to work towards the welfare of the people in this region.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stunned fans with the announcement of his entry into politics on social media platform X. He will be contesting from the Pithapuram constituency in the upcoming Andhra Pradesh assembly polls, where he will face competition from actor Pawan Kalyan. The announcement coincides with Kalyan's decision to contest from the same constituency, as part of his party's alliance with BJP and TDP for the state and Lok Sabha elections. Known for his political and gangster-themed films, this move by Varma has come as a surprise to many.
As the alliance between Jana Sena, TDP, and BJP gets stronger, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan announces the candidacy of K Durgesh for Nidadavolu constituency. This move is part of the seat-sharing arrangement between the parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, where Jana Sena will contest 24 assembly and three Lok Sabha seats. With the announcement of Durgesh, Jana Sena now has six candidates for the assembly polls.
TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu and JSP leader Pawan Kalyan met with Home Minister Amit Shah for the second time since March 7 to discuss seat sharing for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The BJP has reportedly extended an invite to the TDP to join the NDA. The three parties are said to have finalized a seat sharing agreement, with an official announcement expected later today.
Senior TDP leader K Ravindra Kumar announced that the TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena have agreed in principle to work together for the upcoming Lok Sabha and state Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh. A meeting between TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP chief J P Nadda was held to discuss the alliance, while Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan was also in attendance. However, the parties are currently at odds over the number of seats each party will contest. Another round of discussions is expected to take place to finalize the details.