The alleged derogatory remarks by an MLA from TDP (Telugu Desam Party) regarding Tollywood superstar Junior NTR and appeal for boycott of his film have raised controversy. After this, fans of NTR expressed their displeasure and demanded public apology from the MLA.

What are the allegations against the MLA?

TDP MLA from Anantapur Urban, Daggupati Venkateswara Prasad, is accused of using derogatory words against Junior NTR and appealed to boycott his upcoming film ‘War 2’. An audio clip went viral on social media, in which the voice of the MLA can be heard allegedly.

After this audio clip surfaced, NTR fans protested outside the MLA’s house in Anantapur on Sunday. He shouted slogans, tore posters and flexi and demanded public apology from the MLA. In view of the increasing tension, the police increased security outside the MLA’s residence and office.

MLA denied allegations

MLA Prasad issued a video message and denied these allegations. He said that the voice heard in the audio clip is not his and this is a conspiracy of his political rivals. He also said that he is a fan of slogans and Nandamuri families. Although he said that if the sentiments of NTR fans are hurt, they apologize to them, but fans say that the MLA should come in front of the media and apologize in public.

On this dispute, YSR Congress leader and former minister R.K. Roja also reacted. He said that politics and films should not be introduced to each other. Rosa herself is an actress herself and said that Junior NTR is not active in politics, so such things should not be said against her. He said in a sarcastic tone that “appealing to the boycott of NTR’s film is like covering Suraj with a palm. If the film is good then no one can stop it.”

Rosa also taunted Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and said that the MLAs had bought tickets for him, but still his film Hari green Veera could not save Veera Mallu.

It is being told that supporters of a class of TDP are angry with Junior NTR. Recently, at the pre-release event of his film War 2, the actor said that as long as his grandfather Nandamuri Tarak Rama Rao (NTR) is blessed with him, no one can spoil him.

Junior NTR is former CM’s grandchildren

Significantly, Junior NTR, TDP is the founder and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh NTR. NTR’s son -in -law N. Chandrababu Naidu took command of the party and power after rebellion in 1995. Now Chief Minister Naidu is preparing his son Nara Lokesh as a political successor. At the same time, some fans of NTR believe that the political legacy of his grandfather should pursue the junior NTR.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has urged the Election Commission (EC) to give enough time for the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list in Andhra Pradesh. The TDP says that it should not be conducted within six months of a big election and the already enrolled voters in the latest voter list should not need to re -establish their identity.

The suggestions made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally to the Election Commission have come amid political controversy over the ongoing SIR in Bihar. Being close to the assembly elections in Bihar, its implementation and in many cases the burden of showing evidence on potential voters has caused criticism of opposition parties.

Limited to improvement and inclusion in voter list

A delegation of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) told the Election Commission, “The purpose of SIR should be clearly defined and limited to improvement and inclusion in voter list. It should be clearly informed that this practice is not related to citizenship verification and this difference should not be seen in any area instructions.

TDP supported the ‘perception of inclusion’, saying that the voters who are already enrolled in the latest certified voter list should not have to show their eligibility again unless the specific and verification reasons are recorded.

Valid investigation required before removing the name

Citing a decision of the Supreme Court, the TDP said that the inclusion of a person in the voter list in advance creates a perception of his validity and there should be a valid investigation before removing the name. This delegation included Lavu Shri Krishna Deviryu and its state president Palla Srinivasa Rao, the leader of the TDP parliamentary party.

The TDP delegation said, “The weight of the evidence is on the ERO (Election Registration Officer) or the objection, not on the voter, especially when the name is present in the official list.” The TDP delegation met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

Give information to the state in advance

The TDP said that Andhra Pradesh will not have assembly elections before 2029, so SIR provides a right opportunity to ensure that voter lists are shown in a fair, inclusive and transparent manner. He asked the Election Commission to start this process in the state soon and emphasized the need for adequate time and advance information for it.

The TDP said, “The process of SIR should be completed within sufficient time to ensure the trust and administrative preparation of the voters, it should not be done within six months of any major election.”

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Waqf amendment bill: The Central Government will introduce the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (2 April 2025). This is expected to be discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday (April 3). After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in NDA, the four largest parties Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janata Dal-United (JDU), Shiv Sena and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) have issued a whip to their MPs asking them to support the government’s stand. Maulana Kab Rashidi has issued a warning on this.

Maulana Cab Rashidi’s warning on Waqf Bill

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Uttar Pradesh legal advisor Maulana Kab Rashidi said, “The Muslim of India is saying that this is against them and parties like TDP, LJP, JDU who won by the votes of Muslims, say that it is in the favor of Muslims.” He warned that if these parties (NDA constituents) support the Waqf Bill, then tomorrow the Muslim will decide what to do with them.

‘Boycott will be supported by supporting parties’

Maulana Kab Rashidi said, “This is a democratic country. If you cannot protect our officers then I have options. I can send someone else and send it forward, on which I believe that my constitutional rights will protect. do.”

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AIMPLB appealed to the parties of the country

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) appealed to all secular political parties and MPs, including BJP allies, to strongly oppose the Waqf Bill and do not vote in its favor under any circumstances. AIMPLB president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani said that this bill is not only based on discrimination and injustice, but is also against the provisions of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 25 and 26 of the Constitution.

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Waqf amendment bill: Politics in the country has become hot before the Waqf Amendment Bill appeared in the Lok Sabha. Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party has said to support the Waqf amendment bill. TDP said that CM Chandrababu Naidu is in favor of Muslims. TDP leader Prem Kumar Jain said that the Muslims of the entire country have also been eyeing the Waqf Amendment Bill presented in Parliament.

TDP will support Waqf Amendment Bill

TDP leader Prem Kumar Jain said that the Muslims of the entire country have also been eyeing the Waqf Amendment Bill presented in Parliament. He said, “Many people have illegally occupied the land of about 9 lakh acres of Waqf Board. Our party will support the Waqf Amendment Bill.”

‘TDP always protected Waqf properties’

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu recently said that the TDP government has always protected Waqf properties and will continue to do further. He said, “When the government order was issued, unnecessary controversy arose, so when the courts were moved, there came a time when the Waqf Board stopped working. After our government came, we stopped that order. Taking the opinion of all, the work board was formed. We will protect the properties of the Waqf Board. We will work in the direction of economic uplift of the underprivileged Muslim families.”

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JDU and LJP stance

It is now clear from the statement of JDU leaders that they are in support of this bill. JDU said, “There is an attempt to make Muslims wander on behalf of the opposition. There is nothing in this bill that is like snatching their rights.” At the same time, Chirag Paswan, president of the other NDA party LJP (R), has said about this bill that the opposition is misleading Muslims.

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