All posts tagged: TDPs

Lokesh to unveil six-pillar vision at TDP’s Kadapa Mahanadu

Lokesh to unveil six-pillar vision at TDP’s Kadapa Mahanadu

TDP leader and  Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is preparing to chart a new course at its annual conclave Mahanadu 2025, scheduled to be held for the first time in Kadapa, between May 27 to 30. Exclusive information from the highly placed sources in TDP suggests that party general secretary and Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will unveil a comprehensive six-pillar vision that signals a shift towards ideological revival and structural reform, aimed at strengthening the party’s relevance over the next four decades.   Set against the theme “Society is the Temple… People are the Gods” under the larger campaign “My Telugu Family”, the Mahanadu will serve as a platform to present a forward-looking agenda that aligns with the expectations of the present generation while drawing from the party’s core values.   The six-pillar framework begins with global eminence for the Telugu identity, focusing on uniting Telugu communities worldwide and amplifying their role in global affairs. Lokesh is expected to launch …

‘India has a NaMo missile’: TDP’s Nara Lokesh warns Pakistan with shout out to PM Modi

‘India has a NaMo missile’: TDP’s Nara Lokesh warns Pakistan with shout out to PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi’s emotional response to the Pahalgam terror attack has sparked strong political support and calls for decisive retaliation, with leaders like Nara Lokesh urging bold action against Pakistan-backed terrorism. Hyderabad: In a rare display of emotion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared visibly shaken during a recent meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu, recalling their interaction, noted that the usually composed PM was deeply affected by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 Hindu pilgrims. Modi described the incident as “heartbreaking” and reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to national security, stating, “For me, the nation always comes first.” Nara Lokesh’s statement At a public rally, Nara Lokesh, General Secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), expressed strong sentiments regarding the attack. He declared, “The solution to a hundred Pakistanis is the NaMo missile,” using the term “NaMo” to refer to Prime Minister Modi. This statement underscores the heightened public frustration and calls for decisive action against terrorism. Support from Andhra Pradesh leadership Deputy …

Tirupati laddus row: Giriraj Singh says perpetrators ‘should be hanged’, seeks CBI probe into TDP’s allegations | Latest News India

Union minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Friday demanded that those allegedly involved in using “beef tallow, lard (pig fat), and fish oil” in the ghee for preparing Tirupati laddu “should be hanged,” not just punished for adulteration. Union minister Giriraj Singh(ANI) He hit out at the previous Andhra Pradesh government under YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for the issue. Speaking to ANI in Karnataka’s Mysuru, Singh also called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe to uncover why the adulterated ghee was produced. “I would like to say two things about the incident of mixing animal fat in the Tirupati laddu that has come to light. First, it involves ₹20,000 crores, and it should be investigated by the CBI. The previous government didn’t procure ghee from Shreeja, the world’s largest women-owned organization. It should be investigated by the CBI at what price the ghee was procured and why fat-laced ghee was used. Secondly, this is a grave injustice to the Hindu community. Whoever is responsible should not just be punished for adulteration, but …

TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu meets Amit Shah amid alliance buzz in Andhra Pradesh | Latest News India

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday and held talks over the possibility of an alliance between the BJP and the regional party for the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, which will be held simultaneously in Andhra Pradesh. Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi on Thursday.(ANI) The TDP was part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance but exited in 2018 when Naidu was the state’s chief minister. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. BJP president J P Nadda was also part of the deliberations, sources said, adding that both parties are open to joining hands but a lot will depend on whether they reach a mutually agreeable seat-sharing arrangement. However, the second meeting between the two leaders in as many months has brightened such a prospect. TDP leaders said any more delay in an alliance formation would not be beneficial as the elections are approaching and any lingering …

TDP’s Narendra and YSRCP’s Rosaiah trade corruption charges

TDP senior leader and former MLA Dhulipalla Narendra. File photo: Special Arrangement TDP senior leader and former MLA Dhulipalla Narendra alleged that YSRCP’s Ponnur MLA Kilari Venkata Rosaiah has indulged in corruption to a tune of more than ₹2,540 crore. Addressing a public meeting — Praja charge sheet — in Ponnur on Feb. 20, the TDP leader alleged that Mr. Rosaiah accumulated the wealth with the support of the ruling party president and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in the past 56 months in the Constituency. Mr. Narendra said that the MLA had ill-gotten wealth of ₹2,114 crore from illegal mining on an extent of more than 700 acres and bribes from the lorry owners engaged in the transportation of that raw material in the constituency. He also added that by creating fake Self Help Groups, the ruling party leader took a total of more than ₹100 crore as loans from the banks. ‘Blame game for mere political gains’ Reacting to these allegations, Mr. Rosaiah on Feb. 21 observed that Mr. Narendra’s comment was …