Naidu sets the cat among pigeons

Naidu sets the cat among pigeons

- TDP’s move to offer Deputy CM posts to BCs and Kapus takes political circles by surprise

- Chandrababu Naidu’s announcement of offering two posts of Deputy Chief Minister – one for a person hailing from the Backward Classes and another to a Kapu candidate – in the new State of Andhra Pradesh has taken the political circles by surprise.

- Political parties are describing the announcement as a “political ploy” and a reflection of the TDP chief’s level of desperation. The move was yet another attempt by the TDP president to rope in communities, the Kapu community in particular.

Naidu, Pawan indulge in mutual praise

Naidu, Pawan indulge in mutual praise

- The BJP-TDP-JSP election rally held here on Thursday witnessed mutual praise between Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. Mr.

- Naidu described Mr. Pawan Kalyan as a crusader for probity in public life and an integrationist.

- Mr. Pawan Kalyan, in turn, showered praise on Mr. Naidu. “I strongly believe that it is only Mr. Naidu who is capable of turning the residuary State into a development hub with his rich experience in administration. 

Naidus vote valid,says CEC

Naidus vote valid,says CEC

- TDP Chiefs Vote Preference Disclosure Triggers Controversy

-  Naidu after voting interacted with the electronic media and said he voted as per the alliance. Indirectly,the TDP chief hinted that he had voted for the BJP.

-  Bhanwarlal immediately reacted and announced that no voter should reveal his voting preference publicly.If one does so,the vote will be made invalid.This had the TRS and YSRCP spreading reports that Naidus vote could be declared invalid.

- Angry over the comments made by Bhanwarlal,the TDP supremo immediately consulted his advisors and dashed off a letter to chief election commissioner VS Sampath charging Bhanwarlal with making irresponsible statements.

- Sampath later issued a clarification that the vote cast by Naidu will be counted,much to the embarrassment to Bhanwarlal.