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Hans India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Botcha terms ZPTC by-polls day as ‘black day'
Visakhapatnam: YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu redefined the electoral process in the ZPTC bypolls by misusing power. Terming the ZPTC bypolls day as a 'dark day' in democracy at a media conference held in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, the MLC pointed out that the election process in Pulivendula and Vontimitta ended up as fake as genuine voters were prevented from polling. 'MP Avinash Reddy was arrested before Pulivendula ZPTC bypoll, while the TDP cadre was roaming around freely during elections,' Botcha Satyanarayana said. Referring to YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's remarks on Chandrababu Naidu, the MLC said, 'There is nothing wrong in what our leader said and it has been misinterpreted and blown out of proportion by TDP-pro media. Our party chief said 'where was the need for Chandrababu Naidu to resort to such undemocratic process even at this age' and it was projected and given undue importance by a section of the media.' TDP has made a mockery of the election process by misusing officials and police and it has sent a wrong message to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Instead of seeking votes based on the achievements of the 14 months of governance, the government resorted to rigging, he criticised. The visual of DIG knocking at the door of Avinash Reddy indicates the way elections were held and people saw how the in-charge minister and other TDP leaders have been roaming freely during the bypolls, while YSRCP leaders were not allowed to move and their voters were not allowed to exercise their franchise, he expressed concern. The MLC was accompanied by YSRCP district president KK Raju, former IT Minister Gudivada Amarnath, former MLA Karanam Dharmasri were present.
Hans India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Botcha points out that state's law and order maintenance has gone haywire
Visakhapatnam: YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana pointed out that anarchy prevails in the state with the coalition's inefficient governance. Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam on Friday, he said that the state suffers from lack of law and order and the ruling party resorts to making derogatory remarks against women. 'The crime rate has gone up in the state after the coalition government came to power. Rapes and assaults against women and minors have increased in an alarming manner. Also, ganja peddlers are getting the support of the government,' the MLC criticised. During YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Nellore, Botcha Satyanarayana recalled, police imposed unwarranted restrictions and dug up roads to prevent people from gathering. 'It clearly indicates that the government is scared of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and there is growing intolerance among people,' he stated. The language being used by TDP leaders against women leaders including RK Roja and ZP chairperson U Haritha shows their audacity and respect for women, the MLC mentioned. Vizag has been gravely exploited by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his coterie by allotting prime lands at low prices. 'Lands worth Rs 1,500 crore are being given on long lease to Lulu Group. Former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy promoted IT in Vizag while the coalition is merely exploiting the resources,' he said. Students did not get fee reimbursement, farmers are not getting MSP and there is no crop insurance or input subsidy, while women are cheated by false promises, the MLC added.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jagan's popularity unshaken, says YSRCP leader at meet
Kurasala Kannababu, regional coordinator for the YSR Congress Party in the North Andhra region, urged all-party leaders and activists on Thursday to highlight the failures of the Chandrababu Naidu-led government and raise concerns over the partial implementation of the 'Super-Six' assurances made prior to the 2024 general elections. He, along with ex-minister Botcha Satyanarayana and YSRCP-Vizianagaram district and zilla parishad chairperson Majji Srinivasa Rao, reviewed the party activities in all mandals and villages over the last one year. Speaking at the event, he said that within a year, the NDA government had failed on all fronts and had lost the support of the people. He claimed that the participation of large crowds at the recent meetings held in Kurnool, Prakasam and Guntur districts by ex-chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy demonstrates that his image remains intact. Mr. Botcha Satyanarayana alleged that the government had intentionally ignored Mr. Jagan's security though it was supposed to ensure adequate security as per Z+ category norms. Under the 'Babu Surity-Mosam Guarantee' programme designed by the YSRCP high command, Mr. Majji Srinivasa Rao asked all leaders to take up door-to-door campaign to explain the government's failures. Former MLAs Kadubandi Srinivasa Rao, Sambangi China Venkata Appalanaidu and others were attended the meeting.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Botcha faints due to heat during YSRCP's protest rally
Visakhapatnam: Leader of the opposition in AP legislative council, Botcha Satyanarayana, fainted due to heatstroke on Wednesday. Botcha was addressing a rally in his constituency of Cheepurupalli in Vizianagaram district as part of YSRCP's state-wide 'Backstabbing Day' protests against the NDA govt when he suddenly fell sick. He was standing atop a vehicle and addressing the crowd during the rally when he collapsed. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Vizianagaram, where he recovered after treatment. The incident caused concern among YSRCP leaders and the former minister's followers across north coastal AP. Later, in an official release, Botcha said while speaking at the public meeting he experienced slight discomfort. "However, immediately afterwards, by the grace of God and with all your blessings, I recovered. No one should worry about my health. I thank everyone for the large participation of YSRCP members that made the Cheepurupalli meeting a success," he said. Apart from serving as a minister under various chief ministers, including YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Botcha also worked as PCC president in erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana collapses during ‘Vennupotu Dinam' rally at Cheepurupalli
Former Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Botcha Satyanarayana collapsed during a rally held in Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram district, on Wednesday (May 4, 2025). The event was part of the 'Vennupotu Dinam' protests organised by the YSRCP to mark the formation of one year of the NDA government, following a call by the YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Mr. Satyanarayana, who is in-charge of Cheepurupalli Assembly Constituency, was addressing a large gathering of protestors from atop a vehicle when he suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed. Former MP Bellana Chandrasekhar and other party members, who accompanied him, quickly rushed him to the YSRCP camp office in Garividi. A team of doctors were also rushed to the senior leader. Local party leaders opined that the incident may have been caused by heatstroke. For the past few days, day temperatures have been hovering around 35 to 40 degree Celsius across many places in Uttarandhra districts.
