Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Naidu Urges Ministers to Secure Alliance Victory in Local Polls
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is preparing his alliance for upcoming local elections.
These elections will include municipal, ZPTC and panchayat contests.
He told ministers that they must work together and help the alliance win.
He also asked them to use the current rains to help farmers grow crops.
Ministers were told to make sure farmers can obtain seeds.
A new Indian School of Agriculture is expected to begin with a foundation ceremony on October 2.
Naidu warned people who damage government property that they could face tougher punishment.
He also accused YSRC chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of causing disturbances through groups in Bengaluru.
Naidu asked ministers to respond to what he called false information about government welfare and development programs.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu assigned in-charge ministers responsibility for securing the alliance’s victory in forthcoming local body elections.
He stressed coordination among alliance partners and ordered preparations for municipal, ZPTC and panchayat polls expected to be held in phases.
Naidu urged ministers to use ongoing rains to support farmers, promote cultivation and ensure seed supplies.
The foundation for the Indian School of Agriculture at Madanapalle is scheduled for October 2.
Naidu warned of strict action against anti-social elements, attacks on Telugu Desam offices and damage to government property.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, state ministers, alliance partners and YSRC chief Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- What
- Naidu directed ministers to prepare for local body elections, support farmers, address law-and-order concerns and counter alleged false propaganda.
- When
- The elections are expected to be held in phases; the foundation ceremony for the Indian School of Agriculture is scheduled for October 2.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Vijayawada and Madanapalle; Naidu alleged that disturbances were being orchestrated from Bengaluru.
- Why
- To secure the alliance’s victory in local polls, support agriculture and protect public order and government property.
Government Position
Opposition Allegations
Political disturbances
Government Position
Naidu accused YSRC chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of orchestrating disturbances in Andhra Pradesh from Bengaluru through rowdy gangs.
Opposition Allegations
The article reports the allegation but does not include a response from Jagan Mohan Reddy or the YSRC.
Attacks and public order
Government Position
Naidu said the government would take stringent action against anti-social elements, attacks on Telugu Desam offices and destruction of government property.
Opposition Allegations
The article does not provide the other side’s account of the alleged attacks or property damage.
Government communication
Government Position
Naidu asked ministers to counter what he called false social-media propaganda and explain welfare and development programs.
Opposition Allegations
The article does not identify the specific social-media claims or provide responses from those accused of spreading them.
- Chief minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Elections
- Municipal, ZPTC and panchayat elections
- Election timing
- Expected to be held in phases
- Agriculture initiative
- Foundation for the Indian School of Agriculture at Madanapalle
- Foundation date
- October 2
- Law-and-order proposal
- Draft provisions to recover compensation from people responsible for damaging government property
- Political allegation
- Naidu accused YSRC chief Jagan Mohan Reddy of orchestrating disturbances from Bengaluru through rowdy gangs