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TDP seeks YSRCP MP’s apology for touching Narendra Modi’s feet

“It is a huge insult to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Vijay Sai Reddy touches the feet of Modi, who is seen blessing him. What is cooking there?’’ TDP MP said.

TDP seeks YSRCP MP’s apology for touching Narendra Modi’s feet Vijay Sai Reddy had first denied he touched Modi’s feet, but later accused TDP MPs of touching Arun Jaitley’s feet earlier. (In picture: TDP’s symbol)

A day after YSR Congress MP Vijay Sai Reddy touched the feet of PM Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha, the TDP Wednesday demanded an unconditional apology, accusing YSR Congress leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of being hand in glove with BJP to defeat the TDP in 2019 polls.

C M Ramesh, TDP Rajya Sabha MP who said he witnessed Reddy touching Modi’s feet Tuesday, said, “It is a huge insult to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Vijay Sai Reddy touches the feet of Modi, who is seen blessing him. What is cooking there?’’ He added, “Jagan is not sincere about seeking special status… The YSRCP’s no-confidence motion is a ruse as Jagan wants to tie up with the BJP.”

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Vijay Sai Reddy had first denied he touched Modi’s feet, but later accused TDP MPs of touching Arun Jaitley’s feet earlier.  Nara Lokesh, son of CM N Chandrababu Naidu and a state minister, said, “Vijay Sai Reddy is falling at Modi’s feet only to be free of corruption charges.”

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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