Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Minister Says Jagan’s 175-Seat Goal Has Fallen to 18
A government minister in Tirupati criticized the opposition YSR Congress Party.
He said its former leader, Jagan Mohan Reddy, may now be trying to win 18 seats instead of all 175 Assembly seats.
The minister accused opposition leaders of attacking officials and creating problems for government projects.
He also alleged that some people had taken land illegally.
A vigilance report about possible land grabbing in areas near Tirupati was sent to a senior land official.
The minister said the government would work on land disputes, including the Damineedu lands issue.
He also said a large cricket stadium would be built in Settipalli.
The stadium is planned to hold 50,000 people and could host international and IPL matches within three years.
Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy may now be targeting 18 Assembly seats and retaining the Leader of the Opposition post.
Satya Prasad accused YSR Congress Party leaders of targeting officials and political leaders to obstruct welfare, land-resolution and industrial-development efforts.
He alleged that the opposition attempts to create communal and caste divisions whenever peace and stability prevail in Andhra Pradesh.
The minister cited a vigilance report on alleged land grabbing and encroachments in several areas around Tirupati.
He announced plans for a 50,000-seat international cricket stadium at Settipalli through the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
- Who
- Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad made the statements about Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the YSR Congress Party and land issues in Tirupati.
- What
- He criticized the opposition, discussed alleged land encroachments and announced a planned 50,000-seat cricket stadium.
- When
- The statements were made on Monday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- The remarks were made in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, with the stadium planned for Settipalli.
- Why
- Satya Prasad said opposition actions were obstructing welfare, land-resolution and industrial-development efforts, while the stadium is intended to strengthen sports infrastructure.
Government Position
Opposition Position Reported
Political strategy
Government Position
Satya Prasad said Jagan Mohan Reddy’s political ambition appeared to have declined from winning all 175 Assembly seats to securing 18 and retaining the opposition leadership post.
Opposition Position Reported
The article does not include a response from Jagan Mohan Reddy or the YSR Congress Party to this characterization.
Targeting and public divisions
Government Position
The minister alleged that opposition leaders target officials and political leaders, obstruct government programmes and try to create communal and caste divisions.
Opposition Position Reported
No opposing explanation or response to these allegations is provided in the article.
Land allegations
Government Position
Satya Prasad linked some opposition leaders’ property holdings to alleged illegal land occupations and cited a vigilance report concerning several Tirupati-area locations.
Opposition Position Reported
The article reports the allegations but does not provide a response from the accused leaders or independent findings confirming them.
- Speaker
- Anagani Satya Prasad, Revenue Minister
- Political claim
- Satya Prasad said Jagan Mohan Reddy’s apparent target had shifted from 175 Assembly seats to 18 seats and retaining Leader of the Opposition status.
- Land report
- A vigilance department report was forwarded to the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration.
- Areas named
- Thimmanayudupalle, Mangalam and Tiruchanur were cited in connection with alleged land grabbing and encroachments.
- Stadium location
- Settipalli, Tirupati
- Stadium capacity
- 50,000 seats
- Expected use
- The minister said Tirupati could host international and Indian Premier League matches within three years.