Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Lokesh Urges TDP Clean Sweep in Nellore Local Polls
Nara Lokesh asked his party workers to try to win every local election seat in Nellore district.
He said the government’s development and welfare work should be explained to voters.
He spoke at a party meeting in Buchireddypalem.
During his visit, he also opened a statue of TDP founder N T Rama Rao.
Lokesh warned that the YSRCP might use different methods to affect the elections.
He mentioned earlier controversies involving the “kodi kathi” and “gulaka rayi” incidents.
He also discussed the investigation into the death of former minister Y S Vivekananda Reddy.
Lokesh said claims made by the YSRCP about DSC-2025 were baseless and asked its leader for a debate.
Nara Lokesh urged TDP workers to target a clean sweep in Nellore district’s upcoming local body elections.
He cited the coalition government’s development and welfare initiatives over the past two-and-a-half years.
Lokesh unveiled a bronze statue of former chief minister and TDP founder N T Rama Rao at Buchireddypalem.
He warned party workers that YSRCP might use various tactics to influence the elections.
Lokesh called YSRCP allegations on DSC-2025 baseless and challenged Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to an open debate.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh addressed TDP workers and leaders, alongside Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy and TDP district president Beeda Ravichandra Yadav.
- What
- Lokesh urged the TDP to pursue a clean sweep in the upcoming local body elections and discussed party strategy and political controversies.
- When
- During Lokesh’s one-day district tour on Wednesday.
- Where
- Buchireddypalem and other locations in Nellore district.
- Why
- He said the TDP should highlight the coalition government’s development and welfare initiatives and remain prepared for election challenges.
TDP Position
YSRCP Position or Allegations Cited
Government performance
TDP Position
Lokesh said TDP workers should campaign on the coalition government’s development and welfare initiatives.
YSRCP Position or Allegations Cited
The article does not provide a detailed YSRCP response on the government’s performance.
DSC-2025 claims
TDP Position
Lokesh described YSRCP allegations concerning DSC-2025 as baseless and challenged Jagan Mohan Reddy to a debate.
YSRCP Position or Allegations Cited
The article says the YSRCP made allegations about DSC-2025 but does not specify their substance.
Election tactics
TDP Position
Lokesh warned that the YSRCP could use various tactics to influence the elections, citing earlier controversies.
YSRCP Position or Allegations Cited
The article does not include a response from the YSRCP to these allegations.
- Election focus
- Upcoming local body elections across Nellore district
- TDP target
- A clean sweep in the local body elections
- Government record cited
- Development and welfare initiatives over the past two-and-a-half years
- Event location
- Buchireddypalem
- Statue unveiled
- A bronze statue of N T Rama Rao
- Kovur record
- Lokesh said the TDP had won the Kovur Assembly seat eight times
- DSC-2025 position
- Lokesh called YSRCP allegations baseless and sought an open debate with Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy