TDP Calls Andhra Pradesh Bandh, Backed by Pawan Kalyan's Party After Chandrababu Naidu's Arrest
Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has called for a state-wide bandh in Andhra Pradesh in response to the arrest of the former chief minister. The arrest is related to an alleged misappropriation of government funds case, specifically, a corruption scandal involving the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation.
- Chandrababu Naidu was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days by a local court in Vijayawada. The case revolves around a multi-crore corruption scam that allegedly led to a loss of Rs.300 crore to the state government.
- The TDP's Andhra Pradesh president, K Atchannaidu, urged party members, the public, and civil society to participate in the bandh to make it successful.
- Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) extended its support to the bandh call and accused the ruling YSR Congress Party of engaging in "anti-social activities" and "harassing" opposition parties.
- Chandrababu Naidu has been moved to Rajamundry Central Prison after his remand, and tight security measures have been implemented.
- Supporters of the TDP expressed their discontent following Naidu's arrest and initiated hunger strikes in Visakhapatnam.
- The CID, in its remand report, stated that Chandrababu Naidu was uncooperative during interrogation and revealed that government funds were allegedly diverted to shell companies through fake invoices.
- The investigation uncovered serious irregularities, including the government providing an advance of ₹371 crore to private entities without proper expenditure verification.
- Naidu's jail stay includes provisions for home-cooked food, medication, and a special room.
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