How Chandrababu Naidu's Arrest Impacts Politics In Ballot-Sure Andhra

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N Chandrababu Naidu was on Sunday despatched to judicial custody for 14 days.

Hyderabad:

The timing of Ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's arrest in reference to a Rs 371 crore corruption case is important, because it comes simply months forward of state elections. Different prime leaders of his get together, the Telugu Desam Social gathering, are additionally accused within the alleged rip-off involving the Andhra Pradesh State Ability Growth Company, which was arrange when Mr Naidu's get together was in energy.

The CID, which is investigating the case, has hinted that Mr Naidu's son and TDP normal secretary Nara Lokesh's position can be being probed.

Cash meant to upskill unemployed youth of Andhra Pradesh was allegedly siphoned off.

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's get together, the YSR Congress Social gathering, has requested its cadre to not rejoice Chandrababu Naidu's arrest though it is a shot within the arm for the ruling get together which is trying to return to energy within the southern state.

The Chief Minister was in London when Mr Naidu was arrested.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his get together have prior to now accused Mr Naidu of corruption and wrongdoing, and he has been named in instances earlier than, however was by no means jailed.

Janasena get together president Pawan Kalyan, who's BJP's native ally in Andhra Pradesh, has alleged that Chief Minister Reddy was attempting to tar political opponents as criminals and sending them to jail simply because he too as soon as did.

In response to the actor-politician, Mr Reddy wouldn't have change into the Chief Minister had legal guidelines labored successfully.

N Chandrababu Naidu was on Sunday despatched to judicial custody for 14 days.

An ACB Courtroom in Andhra Pradesh's Amravati directed the superintendent of Rajamahendravaram Central Jail to accommodate 73-year-old Mr Naidu individually in view of the purported risk to his life. The previous Chief Minister is a Z-plus class safety protectee.

Mr Naidu was picked up at 6 am on Saturday, and court docket arguments started on the identical time the subsequent day. It took 5 hours for the decide to concern orders after completion of arguments.

The CID sought Mr Naidu's custody for questioning, and the court docket requested the defendant to file a counter.

Mr Naidu's counsel had requested home arrest as a substitute of taking him to jail. One other plea for a particular cell with additional amenities was additionally filed.

The court docket has allowed home-cooked meals, medicines, and a particular cell.

Mr Naidu will attraction towards judicial remand within the state Excessive Courtroom.

Prohibitory orders are in place in Andhra Pradesh, because the TDP has referred to as for a state-wide bandh.

Nara Lokesh penned an emotional word on X (previously Twitter) alleging his father was unjustly despatched for remand for a criminal offense he by no means dedicated.

"My anger simmers, and my blood boils. Is there no restrict to the depths political vendetta will sink? Why should a person of my father's calibre, who has achieved a lot for his nation, state, and Telugu individuals, endure such injustice?" requested Lokesh.

Mr Lokesh stated he and his father had been "fighters" as he referred to as on individuals to affix him in his battle and sought help from Telugu individuals worldwide.

Mr Naidu's attorneys argued that since he was Chief Minister on the time of the alleged offences, sanction to research - " a public servant in discharge of official duties" - might solely have been given by "the one who removes the Chief Minister from workplace... i.e., the Governor of Andhra Pradesh".

The court docket rejected argument that the arrest wanted prior approval of the Governor.

Mr Naidu's counsel argued that costs of legal conspiracy, and breach of belief don't apply.

Andhra Pradesh Police's Crime Investigation Division stated Mr Naidu was non-cooperative throughout interrogation and replied vaguely saying that he didn't keep in mind sure points.

Mr Naidu has been named the "prime conspirator and beneficiary" of the alleged rip-off.

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