Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Political tensions rise over disputed land recovery in Tirupati
In Tirupati, there's a big argument between the government and the opposition party, YSRCP, over some land near the Swarnamukhi river.
The government wants to take back about 8.8 acres of land, saying it belongs to them.
The opposition says the government is just trying to bother their leaders.
The land is linked to a big YSRCP leader, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy.
The government says they are following the law, but the opposition says the government is being unfair and not following the right steps.
Both sides are blaming each other, and the matter is in court.
Revenue officials initiated land recovery near Swarnamukhi river in Tirupati.
YSRCP leaders allege political vendetta, claiming the land was legally purchased.
Government defends action as lawful, citing a vigilance report.
Opposition accuses government of targeting leaders and not following proper procedures.
Both sides are involved in a heated exchange of allegations.
- Who
- Revenue department officials, YSRCP leaders, NDA alliance
- What
- Disputed land recovery and political confrontation
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To reclaim government land and political allegations
Opposition YSRCP
Ruling NDA Alliance
Motivation behind land recovery
Opposition YSRCP
The land recovery is politically motivated, targeting opposition leaders.
Ruling NDA Alliance
The land recovery is a lawful exercise to protect government land.
Legality of land ownership
Opposition YSRCP
The land was purchased legally from patta holders nearly two decades ago.
Ruling NDA Alliance
The land was encroached upon illegally, and the family has amassed land assets worth around Rs 150 crore through illegal means.
Procedural fairness
Opposition YSRCP
Final notices were not served, and the survey report sought by the court was not provided.
Ruling NDA Alliance
The land recovery exercise was carried out based on a vigilance report and not for political reasons.
- Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Disputed Land Area
- 8.8 acres
- Key Figures Involved
- Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, Bhumana Abhinay, Dr Maddila Gurumoorthy, JB Srinivas, Arani Srinivasulu, Kiran Rayal
- Date of Incident
- Thursday
- Legal Status
- Matter is pending before a court