Prasad Nichenametla

There are 2.56 lakh village/ward volunteers attached to the 15,425 village/ward sachivalayams (secretariats) across state. Opposition claims it is used to further ruling party's causes.

Following objections by a YSRCP leader against N. Chandrababu Naidu & a TDP leader against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, election official issues notices to party chiefs citing MCC violation.

Elon Musk will meet PM Modi in Delhi next week after govt last month introduced scheme reducing import duty on EVs. Andhra Pradesh goes to Lok Sabha & assembly elections 13 May.

TDP gen secy Lokesh Nara calls it 'drama', his father Chandrababu Naidu seeks 'impartial and unbiased' inquiry. Jagan was also attacked at Visakhapatnam airport before 2019 polls.

Since February, BRS has lost 5 of its 8 LS MPs to Congress (3) and BJP (2). Most the defectors are former Congress leaders and have returned to the party.

Though Viveka murder case is hot topic again in YSR family home-turf, locals appear disinclined to vote on its basis. Some also dismiss Jagan-Sharmila rivalry as a 'family matter'.

Before filing nomination from hometown Pulivendula, the CM also accused Congress of discrediting father YSR’s reputation. Andhra Pradesh votes for LS & assembly polls on 13 May.

TDP, JanaSena & others allege that 'volunteers' also serve as eyes & ears of YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh. However, Naidu has promised to double their honorarium to Rs 10,000 per month.

CM Jagan Reddy defends his govt's track record, citing 99% fulfilment of 2019 assurances. YSRCP leaders say manifesto exudes mutual confidence between him & people of Andhra Pradesh.

YSRCP’s 2019 manifesto included promises like an annual job calendar, 2.3 lakh jobs in govt departments, etc. But students and job aspirants say Jagan govt has failed to deliver.