Lokesh described the approval as a “milestone for the state’s development” and a moment of relief for farmers and citizens who had faced years of uncertainty.
Less than 24 hours after TDP supporters allegedly attacked the house of former minister and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu, another incident of violence was reported on Saturday
Hoping to recreate the past magic, the YSRCP chief announced the padayatra while addressing party activists in Eluru, while accusing the TDP-led NDA government of severely weakening every institution in the state.
Reddy said that the Constitution does not define the term “capital”, hence any place where the chief minister and the executive function from can serve as a capital. He also criticised Naidu’s push for building the greenfield capital city.
The YSRCP suffered a crushing defeat in the bypoll, which was marred by violence and allegations of electoral malpractices in Pulivendula, considered to be the home turf of the Opposition leader.
Talking to a news agency, the JD-U leader said, "JDU (Janata Dal-United) and TDP (Telugu Desam Party) are strongly in the NDA. We will support the person nominated (for Speaker) by the BJP."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet announcements reflect his style of coalition politics, underscoring his firm control over the government despite the BJP’s reliance on allies for a parliamentary majority.
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time in a star-studded programme attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key BJP leaders and celebrity film stars.
Jana Sena party chief Pawan Kalyan proposed the name of Naidu at the meeting of NDA (National Democratic Alliance) legislators in Vijayawada, and BJP state president and MP D Purandeswari seconded the proposal.
Media baron Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was cremated with state honours at Ramoji Film City on Sunday.
