Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court decision of not to interfere in the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order directing the CBI and other agencies to probe allegations of financial irregularities against himself and other respondents.
Talking to media persons after participating in the padayatra as part of Rythu Porubata at Eeriepaka village in Jaggampeta mandal in East Godavari district, Naidu said that he would respect the apex court orders and cooperate with probing agencies in their investigations. With the apex court directions, Naidu said TDP leaders and respondents have got an opportunity to present strong arguments through their counsel in the state High Court.
Naidu made this comments after the apex court bench refused to give stay on Special Leave Petition filed by TDP MP Nama Nageswara rao, Industrialist C M Ramesh and media baron Ramoji Rao stating that the High Court order was against the principles of natural justice as they were not served notices and their version was not heard.
Meanwhile, TDP MP Nama Nageswara Rao said that they have approached the Supreme Court as they felt that the High Court order was against the principles of natural justice. He expressed confidence that High Court would do justice to their petition and hear their arguments within 15 days as per the direction of apex court.
Nageswara Rao alleged that Pulivendula MLA Y S Vijayamma filed the petition in the state high court with a political motive and to divert the attention of people on CBI probe going on against Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. (INN)
2012/2/9 14:49:14 Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday welcomed the cancellation of tenders for the Polavaram project.
Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan, Chandrasekhar Rao said that the TRS was always against the Polavaram project as it displaces hundreds of tribals in the Khammam district. He said cancellation of tenders was a welcome move by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.
The TRS chief said that some vested elements tried to defame him by linking his name with the SEW Infrastructure. It was alleged that the TRS has got benefitted in Polavaram tenders by withdrawing the Sakala Janula Samme. He announced that he would take legal actions against those who leveled such allegations.
KCR also asked Telugu Desam Party president Nara Chandrababu Naidu to "stop acting like a true disciple of Anna Hazare". He alleged that several scams surfaced during Naidu's regime as the Chief Minister. However, Naidu never took action against the corrupt individuals. He asked Naidu as to why he got a stay on his cases from the Supreme Court if he was so sure about his innocence.
The TRS president also alleged that several irregularities have taken place in land allotments during Naidu's tenure as the Chief Minister. (INN)
2011/6/29 8:58:02 Since, the Congress party has decided to handle Anna Hazare team in its own style Anna team also has decided to play their cards against it. The civic society members, who have participated in number of meetings with Congress party for preparing the guidelines for the Lok Pal bill, have finally understood that it is not as easy as they thought to convince the Congress party of their demands. Hence, they have decided to gather support from various political parties across the country and create pressure on it. As a part of it, they wrote letter to TDP president Chandrababu Naidu seeking his appointment. The members of Anna Hazare team are arriving Hyderabad on July 2nd to meet him. Senior TDP leader Erram Naidu said that, it is TDP which is demanding to bring Prime Minister into Lok Pal bill range. He said TDP welcomes Anna team and fully support it in this regard.
2011/11/14 15:17:02 The Lok Satta Party on Monday welcomed the Andhra Pradesh High Court ordering an investigation into the assets of Telugu Desam Party President and former Chief Minister by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate.
Lok Satta Party State Working President DVVS Varma and Secretary P Bhaskara Rao recalled that the Lok Satta Party had sought constitution of a special court to inquire into corruption allegations the then Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and Opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu hurled against each other. At the party's annual conference held at Ongole last month, Lok Satta Party President Dr Jayaprakash Narayan wanted the CBI to inquire into the assets of Chandrababu Naidu along with those of Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.
The Lok Satta Party said that Chandrababu Naidu, who denied allegations of any wrong-doing, should cooperate with the inquiry agencies. “The inquiry provides a good opportunity for Mr. Chandrababu Naidu to prove his innocence,” they said.
The Lok Satta leaders pointed out that although traditional political parties had been facing allegations of corruption for a long time, no inquiry has been initiated without courts' intervention. They said that strong institutional mechanisms are required to eradicate corruption. “At the heart of the anti-corruption struggle is the need for independent and impartial crime investigation. If CBI and ACBs had real autonomy and are seen to be effective, the courts would not have had to intervene” Lok Satta leaders said.
They recalled that Dr. JP had introduced a Bill to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act in 2009. It provided for strengthening of the Lokayukta, granting of autonomy to the Anti Corruption Bureau, and attachment of properties of the guilty. Although Dr. JP sent the copies to all political leaders, none chose to follow it up.
The Lok Satta has sought constitution of strong Lokayuktas in States and ombudsmen at the local level as part of the Lokpal Bill now pending before the Parliamentary Standing Committee. (INN)
TRS asks Naidu to clarify his meeting with Chidambaram
2012/5/3 6:49:20 Hyderabad, May 3 (INN): Telangana Rashtra Samithi leader and former MP B Vinod on Thursday demanded that Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu give an explanation over his meeting with Union Home Minister P Chidambaram over Telangana issue.
Talking to media persons, Vinod said that Chidambaram's statement in the Lok Sabha claiming that Naidu met him over statehood issue proves that Naidu was against the formation of Telangana State. He asked Telugu Desam Telangana Forum members to question Naidu on what forced him to meet Chidambaram in New Delhi.
When reporters told Vinod that Naidu has already denied meeting with Chidambaram, Vinod asked Naidu to move a privilege motion against Chidambaram for giving wrong information in the Parliament and diverting the attention of people. He also demanded TD T-Forum members to mount pressure on Naidu to concede for formation of separate Telangana State.
2012/1/19 11:10:07 Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Prakasam district on Friday.
According to party sources, Naidu will tour Kandukuru, Kavali and Ulavapadu mandals in the district which were recently affected due to unseasonal rains. As part of his visit, Naidu, who is on Rythu Porubata in Chittoor district, will come to Kavali on Thursday night and begin his tour from there.
Naidu will also visit Ulavapadu, Mannetikota, Atmakuru and Chuttugunta and inspect the rain affected farms and interact with distressed farmers. The yatra was aimed to collect first hand information on damage accrued by farmers due to rains, a party leader said.
After having lunch at Chuttugunta, Naidu will resume his yatra and visit Dondapadu, Samerupalem, Anandapuram, Pedamopadu, Naladalapur mandals. After completion of his yatra, Naidu will return to Hyderabad from Ongole. (INN)
2011/12/12 14:29:17 Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu will hold Rythu Porubata from Adilabad and Nizamabad districts on Dec14 and 15.
According to party sources, Naidu will launch his padayatra from Saleguda village in Khanapur Assembly segment at 11 am on Dec 14. During the padayatra, Naidu will visit Umri, Enda thanda and Enda X roads and interact with farmers, farm labourers and tenant farmers. He will also address a public meeting at Utnoor town in evening.
Naidu would also discuss with farmers on power cuts, lack of supply subsidized fertilizers and seeds and crop loans. He would highlight the failures of the Congress government, particularly on farmers’ issues. (INN)
2012/5/3 6:43:30 Hyderabad, May 3 (INN): Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday clarified that he had never met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram over the Telangana state issue.
Talking to media persons at NTR Trust Bhavan, TDP leader L Ramana stated that Naidu, who returned from by-election campaign, stated that he had never met Chidambaram over the bifurcation of State issue. He said that Naidu opined that Chidambaram made these comments to divert the attention of people.
Stating that TDP has already made its party's stand clear on the Telangana State, Ramana stated that Naidu had written a letter to Pranab Mukherjee, chairman of Cabinet Sub-Committee on Telangana, long ago.
It may be mentioned that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram reportedly stated in the Budget session of Lok Sabha that TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu met him over Telangana State issue.
Undavalli slams Naidu for making anti-YSR comments
2012/1/20 14:15:44 Rajahmundry MP Undavalli Arun Kumar on Friday challenged Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu to prove allegation of corruption that he has levelled against former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy with substantial evidence.
Talking to media persons at the Congress Legislature Party Office, Undavalli took serious objection on Naidu for levelling corruption charges against YSR and using harsh words during his Rythu Porubata. Stating that the courts have given clean chit to YSR, he advised Naidu to prove his charges with evidence.
Undavalli asked as to why Naidu did not lodge a complaint against YSR with the probing agency if he has clear evidence. He alleged that Naidu was levelling baseless charges against YSR to protect his party and his 'selfish interests'. He warned Naidu of serious consequences if he did not stop the 'malicious campaign' against YSR.
Stating that the entire Cabinet was responsible for YSR decisions, he said that YSR alone could not be held responsible for any wrong doing.
Responding to Naidu's remark that he would remove YSR's statues if TDP returns to power, the MP advised Naidu to complain to the authorities concerned if the statues were causing any road blockades. (INN)
2012/4/27 8:12:11 Tirupati, April 27 (INN): Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday reiterated that his party would assume power in 2014 general elections in the state.
Speaking to party cadres at Tiruapti road show during his visit, Naidu said that the party workers should be patient and work with self-confidence that they would assume power shortly.
Naidu participated in a review meeting on the by-polls and discussed the party’s prospects with the local leaders at Tirupati.
He directed the party leaders and workers to strive for the victory of party candidate at Tirupati Assembly segment.
On the occasion, former Praja Rajyam Party district president Jangalapalli Srinivasulu and his followers joined TDP.
Rajya Sabha member CM Ramesh Naidu, District TDP chief Mahadeva Naidu and Palamaneru TDP legislator N Amaranatha Reddy submit a comprehensive report to the party president over the Tirupati and entire district.
Ponguleti Sudhakar condemns Naidu charges against Botsa
2012/4/27 5:41:23 Hyderabad, April 27 (INN): AICC secretary and MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar on Friday came down heavily on Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu for targeting Pradesh congress committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on liquor syndicate issue.
Talking to media persons at the Congress Legislature Party Office, Ponguleti Sudhakar took serious objection over the comments of Naidu that he would throw Botsa Satyanarayana in the Bay of Bengal.
He said that these type of statements are not suitable to Naidu, who was in a responsible Opposition Leader post.
He said that Naidu leveling baseless charges against PCC chief to get mileage on the liquor syndicate issue.
Stating that Naidu has no moral right to talk on liquor syndicate issue and corruption, he said that liquor overflowed during Naidu’s tenure and corruption was manifold.
He suggested Naidu to mind his business and party affairs before targeting on other parties.
Stating that his party already sinked in the Bay of Bengal, he advised him to focus on reviving his party instead of leveling baseless allegations against Congress leaders.
It has come to light that hero Balakrishna is accompanying his brother-in-law on his trip to the US. The news has been kept a closely guarded secret. The engagement of Balaiah’s daughter Brahamani and Naidu’s son Lokesh is slated for the 24th of this month.
Naidu, Lokesh, Balakrishna and others will leave for the US on a two week tour. It is learnt that it was Naidu who asked TANA to invite Balakrishna to their meet. Naidu wants to garner maximum mileage for his party during this visit. He feels that Balakrishna would help him garner much more publicity.
Naidu plans to raise a lot of money for the forthcoming assembly elections. The presence of Balakrishna would naturally boost up the attendance at the dinner parties. According to information tickets for the dinner parties at various places have been pegged at between $25 and $100.
2011/11/8 7:28:48 TDP president Chandrababu has declared that, his next leg of tour will be in Telangana region. Reacting to his announcement Sirisilla MLA and senior TRS leader K.Taraka Rama Rao has welcomed him to tour across Telangana. "We need not to worry about his tour, because people of Telangana have forgotten him long ago. So, we need not to think about him and his tour in Telangana. In fact, Telangana people see him, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and Chiranjeevi as Seemandhra representatives only. So, we won't take their tours serious anymore," said K.Taraka Rama Rao.
2012/4/23 4:07:18 Hyderabad, April 23 (INN): Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Monday came down heavily on Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu for staging dharna in Vizianagaram district on the liquor syndicate issue.
Talking to media persons at Ministers’ Quarters, Botsa Satyanarayana dubbed Naidu's dharna as a stunt to get mileage on the liquor syndicate issue before the ensuing by-elections. However, the people of the State would not believe Naidu and teach him a fitting lesson in the elections, he said. He alleged that Naidu, by staging protest on liquor syndicate issue, tried to disturb law and order in the peaceful town of Vizianagaram.
The PCC chief also accused Naidu of taking law into his hands. Alleging that Naidu has been resorting to black mail tactics against the officials, he said though many leaders from the TDP were involved in the liquor syndicate, Naidu has been targeting the Congress party without taking action against his party men.
Botsa asked as to why Naidu did not constitute a committee to take action against the TDP leaders having nexus with the liquor syndicate. He also asked as to why Naidu was not demanding cancellation of licenses for benamis of liquor shop. He alleged that Naidu was not making such a demand as his party men were involved in the scam.
Stating that Naidu has lost power due to his irresponsible attitude, Botsa said that the people would strip Naidu of the post of Opposition Leader in the next elections if he continues with this behaviour.
To claim that he was born rich, Botsa said that his father has purchased 75 acres of land about 30 years ago from TDP's senior leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju. However, he said Naidu, who owned just two acres of land before entering politics and through corruption he became owner of 2,000 acres of land. He said that he never adopted illegal means to earn money. “I did not back stab my father-in-law to become the Chief Minister,” he said while comparing himself with Naidu.
2011/11/27 14:57:21 Minister for Housing Kanna Laxminarayana on Sunday accused Telugu Desam party president N Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in black mail politics.
Talking to media persons, the Minister said that Naidu instead of facing the probe of Central Bureau of Investigation on his assets and properties, was dragging Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other ministers into the controversy and seeking inquiry against their properties. He said that Naidu has no moral right to seek probe against Sonia Gandhi, who was working sincerely for party and government without involving in any controversy.
Laxminarayana asked Naidu to face inquiry without any fear if he was not involved in any corruption and cooperate with the probing officials. Recalling that his petition against Naidu filed seven years ago was rejected by the court on technical grounds, the Minister said that court has not given any clean chit to the TDP chief in the case.
Naidu alleged that Naidu was politicizing the Racha Banda programme with an eye on the Chief Minister’s post. He also slammed YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy for staking claim on the policies and schemes of YSR. He said that YSR introduced all schemes and programmes on behalf of Congress party and not at his personal level. (INN)
2011/9/14 5:09:32 Making a demand which sounds strange in politics, former Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy on Wednesday asked TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu to swear before God to prove his honesty.
Presently with YSR Congress party, Srinivasa Reddy challenged Naidu to swear in the name of God stating that he never indulged in corruption during his political career. "I am ready to swear before Ganesh idol in Kanipakam," he said while asking Naidu to follow the suit. He asked Naidu to also declare the assets that he had on benami names.
Describing Naidu’s declaration of assets as a 'bundle of lies', Srinivasa Reddy challenged him to declare his properties registered on benami names and companies. He alleged that Naidu owns properties worth over Rs 2,000 Crore. He asked him to prove how he amassed so much of wealth as he owned just two acres of land when he started his political career.
Baleneni claimed that he was born in a very rich family and challenged Naidu to write off Heritage Foods on his name, if he fails to prove anything wrong against his assets. He also challenged Naidu for an open discussion on the allotment of land for Vanpic project. (INN)
2012/2/25 4:45:36 Hyderabad, Feb 25 (INN): Minister for 108 and 104 Services Kondru Murali on Saturday criticised Telugu Desam president N Chandrababau Naidu for launching campaign against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his welfare schemes.
Talking to media persons at the Congress Legislature Party office, Kondru Murali said that Naidu was unable to digest the popularity of Kiran Kumar Reddy Government and therefore, trying to tarnish his public image. Asking Naidu to introspect his style of functioning in the House, the Minister said that precious time of the House was wasted at the cost of public money.
Stating that people of State were watching all elected representatives on television, he said that the people want change in leadership of TDP.
Primary Education Minister S Sailajanath accused Naidu of acting irresponsibly on the liquor syndicates issue and leveling baseless allegations against the government.
2011/12/5 14:25:34 Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy challenged Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu to prove the allegations levelled against her in connection with the mining lease of Obulapuram Mining Corporation, with substantial proof.
Responding to Naidu's charges levelled against her and her family members during the discussion on the No Confidence Motion in the Assembly on Monday, the Home Minister stated that she was ready for any kind of probe. She asked Naidu to file a written complaint with the probing agency against her if he was ready to prove the allegations. “I am ready for any kind of probe anywhere and at anytime,” she said.
Sabitha alleged that Naidu has levelled baseless allegations to tarnish her image. She said Naidu, as an experienced politician, should uphold values in politics instead of levelling baseless allegations. (INN)
2011/12/20 17:17:53 Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu will conducut Rythu Porubata in the Medak district on December 21.
According to TDP sources, Naidu will launch his padayatra from Parikibanda and cover Tupakulapalli and Shabhaspalli X roads. The padayatra, focused on the Narsapur Assembly constituency, will pass through Mahi Granite Factory, Dhonti, Mukdumpur X Roads, Chandi and Shivampeta. Naidu will also address a public meeting at Shivampeta in the evening on Wednesday.
In the porubata, Naidu would focus on the problems being faced by the drought affected farmers and government’s failure to come to their rescue. He would also interact with farmers to get first hand information on their problems. (INN)
Vijayamma trying to divert public attention, alleges TDP
2012/5/12 3:39:45 Hyderabad, May 12 (INN): TDP Karimnagar MLA L Ramana on Saturday accused the Pulivendula MLA Y S Vijayamma of trying to divert the attention of the people by challenging the High Court order in the Supreme Court against Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu in disproportionate assets case.
Talking to media persons at NTR Trust Bhavan, Ramana said that Vijayamma filed the petition in the apex court against Naidu at the behest of her son and Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and to divert the attention of people from the CBI freezing Sakshi group bank accounts.
Stating that Jagan forced his mother to file petition against Naidu out of frustration, he said that this clearly proves that Jagan wants to protect his 'corruption money' from the CBI and to escape from the arrest of probing agency.
However, Ramana expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would quash the petition against Naidu and give a clean chit to him soon. He reminded that former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ordered probe against Naidu over his properties many times. But all the probing agencies gave clean chit to Naidu, he claimed.
2011/8/16 2:04:43 Describing the arrest of social activist Anna Hazare in New Delhi as undemocratic and unconstitutional, Telugu Desam Party N.Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday took out a rally to expresses solidarity with Anna’s anti-corruption movement.
The rally from NTR Trust Bhavan to Tank Bund was attended by hundreds of TDP leaders and workers. Expressing solidarity to Anna Hazare’s call for ‘Jail Bharo’, Naidu said that he would sit-in for deeksha at Ambedkar Statue on the Tank Bund.
Alleging that the government has violated the basic rights of citizens, Naidu said the party would continue its fight against corruption and its prevention at all levels.
Naidu also called upon people to launch a fight against corruption voluntarily and express their solidarity to civil activist Anna Hazare in his crusade against graft. He also urged the government to bring judiciary system under Lokpal. (INN)
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court decision of not to interfere in the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order directing the CBI and other agencies to probe allegations of financial irregularities against himself and other respondents.
Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday welcomed the cancellation of tenders for the Polavaram project.
Since, the Congress party has decided to handle Anna Hazare team in its own style Anna team also has decided to play their cards against it. The civic society members, who have participated in number of meetings with Congress party for preparing the guidelines for the Lok Pal bill, have finally understood that it is not as easy as they thought to convince the Congress party of their demands. Hence, they have decided to gather support from various political parties across the country and create pressure on it. As a part of it, they wrote letter to TDP president Chandrababu Naidu seeking his appointment. The members of Anna Hazare team are arriving Hyderabad on July 2nd to meet him. Senior TDP leader Erram Naidu said that, it is TDP which is demanding to bring Prime Minister into Lok Pal bill range. He said TDP welcomes Anna team and fully support it in this regard.
The Lok Satta Party on Monday welcomed the Andhra Pradesh High Court ordering an investigation into the assets of Telugu Desam Party President and former Chief Minister by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate.
Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Prakasam district on Friday.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu will hold Rythu Porubata from Adilabad and Nizamabad districts on Dec14 and 15.
Rajahmundry MP Undavalli Arun Kumar on Friday challenged Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu to prove allegation of corruption that he has levelled against former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy with substantial evidence.
TDP president Chandrababu has declared that, his next leg of tour will be in Telangana region. Reacting to his announcement Sirisilla MLA and senior TRS leader K.Taraka Rama Rao has welcomed him to tour across Telangana. "We need not to worry about his tour, because people of Telangana have forgotten him long ago. So, we need not to think about him and his tour in Telangana. In fact, Telangana people see him, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and Chiranjeevi as Seemandhra representatives only. So, we won't take their tours serious anymore," said K.Taraka Rama Rao.
Minister for Housing Kanna Laxminarayana on Sunday accused Telugu Desam party president N Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in black mail politics.
Making a demand which sounds strange in politics, former Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy on Wednesday asked TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu to swear before God to prove his honesty.
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy challenged Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu to prove the allegations levelled against her in connection with the mining lease of Obulapuram Mining Corporation, with substantial proof.
