Chandrababu Naidu Is Arrested Shakes Up Andhra Politics

Chandrababu Naidu Corruption Case Shakes Up Andhra Politics: Impacts TDP, YSRCP, and Sparks Allegations of Vendetta

Hyderabad: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is arrested in connection with a ₹371 crore corruption case that has significant political implications, coming just months ahead of state elections. Other top leaders of his party, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), are also implicated in the alleged scam involving the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation, established during Mr Naidu’s tenure. The investigation has also raised questions about the involvement of Mr Naidu’s son, Nara Lokesh, who serves as TDP’s general secretary.

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YSRCP’s Political Advantage

The case revolves around the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for skill development for unemployed youth in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress Party, in power, refrained from celebrating Naidu’s arrest but is likely to benefit politically from it.

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Pawan Kalyan, leader of the Janasena party and BJP’s local ally in Andhra Pradesh accused Chief Minister Reddy of targeting political opponents through legal action. Naidu’s arrest is seen as a significant development in Andhra Pradesh politics, and he has been remanded to judicial custody.

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Political Drama Unfolds

The court’s decision to place Naidu in a separate cell due to alleged threats to his life, his appeal against judicial remand, and a statewide bandh called by the TDP have added to the political tension. Naidu’s son, Nara Lokesh expressed outrage on social media, alleging political vendetta, while Naidu’s legal defence argued against the charges.

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