The protesters were reportedly led by S.S. Panneerselvam, then a district party secretary. They opposed Governor Reddy’s interaction with Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, who had sought legal action against Chief Minister Jayalalithaa over corruption allegations. The convoy remained halted for over 15 minutes at a major junction.

Governor Reddy contacted the district police chief and instructed officials to clear the road. Police later stated that eggs and stones were thrown but did not hit the vehicles. The incident occurred amid known tensions between the Governor and the Jayalalithaa-led government.

The Governor later sent a report to the Centre, alleging political interference and police support for the protest. Jayalalithaa rejected the claims and urged the President and Prime Minister to recall the Governor, accusing him of bias and misreporting state affairs.

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A review meeting was held two days ago with senior officials from the Finance Department and other departments. During the discussion, the Chief Minister questioned why salaries were not being released on time. He expressed concern that low-paid workers were facing hardship because their earnings were not reaching them as scheduled.

The Chief Minister reportedly pointed out that regular employees were receiving their salaries on the first day of every month. He strongly advised that small workers should also receive payments within the first week. He said timely salaries would motivate employees to deliver government schemes and development programmes more effectively.

State sources indicate that more than two lakh outsourcing workers are employed in various departments. Many have been facing long delays in payments. The Chief Minister warned that such negligence could affect the government’s image and directed officials to ensure timely salaries from next month.

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The government is preparing to introduce several bills in the form of ordinances during the session. Key legislative proposals are expected to be tabled and debated.

Meanwhile, a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be held at 3 p.m. in the Assembly conference hall. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, several ministers, and Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad are expected to attend the meeting. The cabinet is likely to approve the bills before they are presented in the House.

The government is also set to approve the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Amaravati. In addition, approval is likely for renaming YSR Tadigadapa Municipality as Tadigadapa Municipal Council. The cabinet is expected to clear ordinances related to Panchayati Raj amendments, municipal law revisions, drainage law amendments, Scheduled Sub-Caste provisions, and the India International University ordinance. These will be formally introduced in the legislative houses during the session.

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Devavrat took oath and officially assumed his new role. At 66, he has already completed five years as Gujarat Governor, a position he has held since July 22, 2019. Known as a strong supporter of natural farming, he has led awareness campaigns across Gujarat and several other states.

Between August 2015 and July 2019, he served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh. During that tenure, he promoted natural agriculture, cow protection, breed improvement, social harmony, water conservation, and the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao program. He also encouraged afforestation and anti-addiction drives.

As Chancellor of Gujarat’s 24 state universities, he has played a key role in education. His appointment as Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapeeth in October 2022 sparked debate. Now, with the Maharashtra role, Devavrat is expected to balance responsibilities in both states while continuing his work in governance and social causes.

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Sajjala added that while former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy had plans to administer from Visakhapatnam , elections prevented that shift. He maintained that if YSRCP had returned to power, both Visakhapatnam and Amaravati would have witnessed development.

On the other hand, he questioned the practicality of large-scale investments in Amaravati, asking whether industries would truly be established in the capital region. Criticizing the financial strain, Sajjala noted that nearly ₹1 lakh crore in debt was already incurred under the name of capital development. He stated that while the central government’s aid is welcome, future planning must avoid wasteful expenditure.

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The survey also assessed performance within states. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren emerged as the top three in terms of localized approval, reflecting strong governance recognition in their states. Analysts suggest that these findings reveal a blend of national political influence and state-level governance impact, offering insights into voter mood ahead of upcoming elections. The results highlight the growing importance of leadership perception in shaping electoral dynamics.

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