Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Naidu Pushes Officials as Andhra Political Rows Continue
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited areas and checked how government departments were performing.
He told officials to work faster and stop delaying tasks.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau also reportedly searched the home of a temple administration official.
This followed information from a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
Naidu criticized the YSR Congress Party during an argument about teacher recruitment.
Two senior YSR Congress Party leaders also disagreed over political influence in Srikakulam.
Separately, an official was questioned after fans put a jacket linked to actor Pawan Kalyan’s film on him.
Leaders also disagreed about whether Bhogapuram should become part of Greater Visakhapatnam.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed departmental performance in Araku and Narsapuram, urging officials to meet deadlines and improve results.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau reportedly searched the residence of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams deputy executive officer Mendu Lokanadham after information from a Central Bureau of Investigation investigation.
Naidu criticized the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party over repeated allegations concerning the DSC-2025 teacher recruitment process and 16,000 teaching posts.
A dispute emerged between YSR Congress Party leaders Dharmana Prasada Rao and Botsa Satyanarayana over who may comment on Srikakulam politics.
Other controversies involved an official wearing a Pawan Kalyan film jacket at a birthday event and disagreement over a proposal to merge Bhogapuram mandal with Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
- Who
- The developments involve Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh officials, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams staff, YSR Congress Party leaders, and local elected representatives.
- What
- The column reports administrative reviews, an Anti-Corruption Bureau search, political disputes, and disagreements over an official’s conduct and a proposed municipal merger.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific publication date; one report says the previous comparable Anti-Corruption Bureau search occurred in 2011.
- Where
- The events concern Araku, Narsapuram, Srikakulam, Mummidivaram, Bhimili, Bhogapuram, and the Tirumala temple area in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Naidu sought better administrative performance, while the other disputes arose over alleged corruption, teacher recruitment criticism, political authority, official conduct, and a proposed territorial merger.
Critics and Opponents
Government and Supporters
Administrative performance
Critics and Opponents
The reports imply that some departments were performing poorly and needed stronger supervision.
Government and Supporters
Naidu said officials should meet deadlines, improve departmental results, and work without delays.
Teacher recruitment criticism
Critics and Opponents
The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party repeatedly criticized the alliance government over the conduct of DSC-2025 and the recruitment of 16,000 teachers.
Government and Supporters
Naidu rejected the repeated allegations and used a proverb to suggest that the YSR Congress Party was repeating an unproductive line of attack.
Srikakulam political influence
Critics and Opponents
Dharmana Ram Manohar Naidu said his father, Dharmana Prasada Rao, did not need advice from leaders of neighboring districts.
Government and Supporters
Botsa Satyanarayana’s supporters argued that his past offices and his position as Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council entitled him to discuss Srikakulam affairs.
Bhogapuram merger
Critics and Opponents
Lokam Naga Madhavi denied reports that she had approved the proposed merger and said local leaders should be consulted before any decision.
Government and Supporters
Ganta Srinivasa Rao supported considering the merger, while Madhavi indicated that the issue could be examined after grassroots problems were addressed and benefits reached poorer residents.
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Administrative review
- Naidu reviewed departmental progress during visits to Araku and Narsapuram.
- Anti-Corruption Bureau action
- The bureau reportedly searched the residence of Mendu Lokanadham, a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams deputy executive officer in charge.
- Political dispute
- Dharmana Ram Manohar Naidu said his father, Dharmana Prasada Rao, needed no advice from leaders of neighboring districts, prompting a response from Botsa Satyanarayana’s supporters.
- Teacher recruitment issue
- Naidu criticized the YSR Congress Party over its allegations concerning DSC-2025 and the recruitment of 16,000 teachers.
- Merger proposal
- Bhimili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao suggested merging Bhogapuram mandal with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
- Official controversy
- Mummidivaram municipal commissioner P. Ravi Varma was seen wearing a jacket marked “OG” during Pawan Kalyan’s birthday celebrations.