Ysr Congress Party

YSR Congress Lawmaker Butta Renuka Finally Joins TDP

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

YSR Congress lawmaker Butta Renuka finally crossed over to Andhra Pradesh's ruling Telugu Desam Party today, after more than three years she made her first attempt to join the party.

TDP Bags Kakinada Civic Body

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) bagged the Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) by a thumping majority today, winning 32 out 48 civic divisions. The opposition YSR Congress had to be content with just ten seats.

'Got Punched, Will Wait Our Turn': Jagan Mohan Reddy On Loss In By-Elections In Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Monday August 28, 2017

The by-election in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal was won through threats and bribes, said the YSR Congress, which lost by a massive margin to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party. YSRC chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said though they got "punched" today, they will also get a chance to reciprocate.

TDP Seeks Action Against Jaganmohan Reddy Over Chandrababu Naidu Remark

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 5, 2017

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has asked the Election Commission to take action against YSR Congress Party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy for his controversial remark that "there is nothing wrong if (Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister) N Chandrababu Naidu is shot dead on the road".

Will Ban Liquor In Andhra Pradesh If Voted To Power In 2019: YSR Congress President

South | Press Trust of India | Monday July 10, 2017

Sale and consumption of liquor will be banned in Andhra Pradesh in three phases if the YSR Congress or YSRC is voted to power in the 2019 assembly election, the party's President YS Jaganmohan Reddy has said

'Vote For Us, You Use Roads We Built,' Says Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Friday June 23, 2017

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has asked party leaders to demand votes from people, controversially saying at a function that those who do not like his government, they have his namaskaram - symbolically suggesting he wants nothing to do with them.

Police Identify Accused In Murder Of 2 TDP Workers

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 21, 2017

Police have identified three persons for their alleged role in the murder of two Telugu Desam Party workers in Vemavaram village of Prakasam district.

YSR Congress Chief Jaganmohan Reddy Threatens To Send Collector To Jail

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday March 1, 2017

YSR Congress Party president and Leader of Opposition in Andhra Pradesh YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday threatened to send Krishna District Collector to jail. Mr Reddy entered into an argument with Collector Ahmed Babu, accused him of corruption and threatened to send him to jail.

YSR Congress MPs Protests Over Special Status To Andhra Pradesh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 3, 2016

Despite an assurance from the government that a solution will be found to Andhra Pradesh's demand for special status, members of the YSR Congress on Wednesday continued their protest in the Lok Sabha - the assurance has, however, convinced NDA ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to stay away from the demonstration.

TDP, YSR Congress Lawmakers Seek Special Status For Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 1, 2016

Members from NDA partner TDP and opposition YSR Congress today virtually joined hands in Lok Sabha to demand special category status for Andhra Pradesh.

YSR Congress Calls For Andhra Shutdown On August 2 Over Special Status Issue

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 30, 2016

The opposition YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh has called for a statewide shutdown on August 2 to protest against the Centre's refusal to grant special status to the state.

YSR Congress Party Legislator Mohan Reddy Joins TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 7, 2016

Yet another legislator of the Jaganmohan Reddy-led YSR Congress joined ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh.

YSR Congress Party In Telangana Assembly Merges With TRS

Telangana News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 6, 2016

Telangana Assembly Speaker Madhusudana Chary today merged all three legislators of opposition YSR Congress Party with ruling the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).

Another YSR Congress Lawmaker Joins TDP

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 28, 2016

It is number 15 in the 'defection' order as Srisailam lawmaker Budda Rajasekhar Reddy crossed over to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) from YSR Congress.

Another YSRC Legislator Joins Telugu Desam Party In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 23, 2016

One more legislator from the YSR Congress today crossed over to the Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh, taking the total number of defectors to 13.

Another YSR Congress Legislator Joins TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 20, 2016

YSR Congress legislator Sujaya Krishna Ranga Rao of Bobbili in Vizianagaram district, today joined Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Continue To Push 'Operation Akarsh', Exhorts Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 16, 2016

With 11 MLAs of the Opposition YSR Congress coming into its fold so far, the ruling Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh has decided to give a push to the 'Operation Akarsh', it launched a couple of months ago.

2 YSR Congress Legislators Likely To Join TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 27, 2016

Two more legislators of the opposition YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh including its deputy leader in the Assembly Jyothula Nehru today said that they were ready to "part ways" with the party and "join" the ruling TDP.

YSR Congress Seeks To Move No-Confidence Motion Against Andhra Pradesh Government

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 10, 2016

The Jaganmohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) today gave a notice to move a motion of no-confidence against the Telegu Desam Party (TDP) government in Andhra Pradesh.

37 YSRC Legislators Suspended For Disrupting Andhra Assembly Proceedings

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 9, 2016

On a day marred by acrimonious exchange of words between ruling Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress, 37 legislators belonging to the Opposition party were today suspended from the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for a day as they tried to stall proceedings of the House over the land deals in the state capital region Amaravati.

YSR Congress Members Stage Walkout Over Loan Waiver Issue in Andhra Pradesh Assembly

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 9, 2016

The Opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) staged a walkout from Andhra Pradesh Assembly today protesting the Telegu Desam Party (TDP) government's "failure" to implement the loan waiver scheme for farmers.

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Budget Session Likely To Be Stormy

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 4, 2016

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly's Budget session beginning tomorrow is likely to be stormy in view of eight opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) legislators switching loyalty to ruling Telegu Desam Party (TDP), and war of words between the two parties over alleged land deals in capital city region.

YSR Congress Party Legislator Joins TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 4, 2016

The eighth legislator from YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) today joined the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh.

One More YSR Congress Legislator Crosses Over To TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 2, 2016

After YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) legislator from Patapatnam in Srikakulam, yet another party legislator left the opposition and crossed over to the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh today.

One More YSR Congress Legislator Set To Join TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 1, 2016

The cross-over of legislators from the Opposition YSR Congress (YSRC) seems to continue as another party legislator today announced that he would join the Telegu Desam Party (TDP) later this week.

Another YSR Congress Legislator Joins TDP In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 24, 2016

With the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh actively pursuing a strategy of luring leaders from the rival camp, one more legislator of the opposition YSR Congress today joined the ruling outfit, taking the number of legislators to cross the floor to six in less than a week.

5 Legislators Of YSR Congress Join Telugu Desam Party In Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2016

Four lawmakers and one Member of Legislative Council of the YSR Congress tonight defected to the ruling Telugu Desam, dealing a major blow to the main Opposition party in Andhra Pradesh.

TDP, YSR Congress Blame Each Other For Andhra Pradesh Violence

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 1, 2016

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh today blamed each other for the violence in Tuni town during a protest by the Kapu community.

In 'Call Money' Scam, Chandrababu Naidu Deflects Blame To YSR Congress

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday December 18, 2015

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu claimed there are more YSR Congress men than leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) involved in the so-called 'call money' sex racket.

Call Money Scandal: YSR Congress Members Suspended From Andhra Assembly

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 18, 2015

All members of opposition YSR Congress Party were today suspended from Andhra Pradesh Assembly for stalling the proceedings to demand immediate debate on the call money racket.