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Baireddy Siddharth Reddy Case: Complaint by Minister TG Bharat Triggers Police Action in Kurnool

Khazavali — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:26 +0000

The Baireddy Siddharth Reddy case has created fresh political tension in Kurnool after police registered a case against Baireddy Siddharth Reddy, the youth wing state president of YSR Congress Party. Police confirmed that they acted on a complaint filed by state Industries Minister and Kurnool MLA TG Bharat Gupta. The Baireddy Siddharth Reddy case relates to remarks made during a protest held near the Kurnool Collectorate on May 14.

During the protest organized by the YSRCP, Siddharth Reddy strongly criticized Minister TG Bharat. He questioned the minister’s political career and age while comparing it with his own entry into electoral politics.

Siddharth Reddy also alleged that pressure from leaders of Telugu Desam Party led to the suicide of a person named Satish. He demanded justice for the victim’s family.

Minister TG Bharat said the remarks damaged his reputation and created fear among the public. Based on his complaint, Kurnool Three Town police registered the case and started an investigation.

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Major Shock to TDP and BJP as Key Leaders Join YSRCP

Amar Desai — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:39:38 +0000

In a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, several prominent leaders from BJP and TDP have joined the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), delivering a strong blow to the opposition alliance. The induction took place in the presence of YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who personally welcomed the leaders into the party.

Notable entrants include Murahareddy and Kiran Kumar from BJP, and Madhu and Mallikarjun from TDP. Other key leaders joining YSRCP are PG Rampullayya Yadav (former Congress MP candidate, Kurnool), MoniKa Reddy (TDP corporator, 51st division), Narasimhulu Yadav (former Standing Committee Chairman), Lok Nath Yadav (former DCCB Bank Director), Pradeep Venkatesh Yadav (former Railway Board Member), Shabbir Ahmed, and Feroz (TDP leaders from 8th division).

The event was attended by Kurnool district YSRCP president SP Mohan Reddy, former MLC Gangula Prabhakar Reddy, Kurnool Parliament YSRCP observer, Kurnool city YSRCP president Ahmed Ali Khan, and several district leaders, marking a strategic consolidation for the ruling party.

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