VIJAYAWADA, May 6: BJP Andhra Pradesh State President PVN Madhav on Tuesday directed party functionaries and officials to respond promptly to public grievances received through the Jana Varadhi programme and ensure their resolution without delay.

Madhav was addressing a review meeting of the Jana Varadhi initiative held at the BJP State Party Office in Vijayawada, where he participated as the chief guest. The meeting brought together party leaders, Jana Varadhi coordinators, and district representatives from across the state to assess the progress of the grievance redressal programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Madhav said that Jana Varadhi had emerged as a direct channel through which citizens could bring their problems to the party's attention. He emphasised that every petition received through the programme must be duly registered and treated as a priority, with resolution to be pursued through coordinated engagement with the relevant government departments.

"There should be no delay in addressing the grievances of the people," he said. "Officials and party representatives must work in coordination and ensure that each complaint is resolved within a defined timeframe."

Jana Varadhi as a platform for governance outreach

Madhav further observed that Jana Varadhi served a dual purpose — not only as a mechanism for grievance redressal, but also as a platform for creating awareness among citizens about government schemes and welfare programmes. He called upon party workers to use the initiative to identify local problems proactively and resolve them before they escalated.

The meeting witnessed extensive discussion on a range of petitions received through Jana Varadhi, following which an action plan was drawn up for their systematic resolution. District-wise reports were presented by Jana Varadhi coordinators, detailing the nature and volume of grievances received from their respective regions.

Wide representation at the review

The meeting was attended by senior state party leaders, heads of various party wings, and district-level representatives, reflecting the organisational importance the BJP has accorded to the Jana Varadhi programme as an instrument of public connect ahead of the coming political season.

Officials were directed to maintain a structured follow-up mechanism to ensure that petitions did not remain pending beyond the stipulated period, and that citizens received timely communication regarding the status of their complaints.

KONGAD,MAY 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed a significant increase in its vote share in Kongad in the latest round of polling, with party functionaries describing the result as evidence of deepening support for the party's development agenda in the constituency.

Dr. Dileep Kilaru, the party's election in-charge for Kongad, attributed the improved performance to sustained ground-level work by party workers, effective communication of Central government welfare schemes, and consistent advocacy on local infrastructure and public service issues. He said the party's presence in the constituency had been year-round rather than election-driven, which he credited with narrowing the gap between the administration and ordinary voters.

"The rise in our vote share is a humbling validation of our hard work. It strengthens our resolve to serve Kongad with even greater vigour," Dr. Kilaru said, adding that the BJP had now established itself as a definitive voice for the aspirations of the constituency.

Party leaders said the results reflected a growing alignment among voters with the BJP's stated goals of inclusive development, framing the gains as consistent with the broader national narrative of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas." The party indicated it would continue to expand its organisational presence in the constituency and ensure that local concerns are taken up at higher levels of governance.

TIRUPATI DISTRICT, Varadayapalem, May 4: Andhra Pradesh BJP State president PVN Madhav on Monday called upon every party cadre to work with dedication and a spirit of service towards strengthening the party's organisation in the State, speaking as the chief guest at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan programme held in Varadayapalem mandal of Tirupati district.

The training programme provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the party's founding principles, ideology, and its commitment to the goal of Antyodaya — the upliftment of the last person in society.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. PVN Madhav said the Antyodaya principle propounded by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya served as the guiding light for BJP governance. He stated that the welfare of the weakest and most marginalised section of society was the primary objective of the government, and that the Central government was implementing a wide range of welfare schemes in pursuit of that goal. Ensuring equal opportunities for every section of society in the country's development journey was the BJP's core mission, he added.

Mr. Madhav said the country was making progress across all sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with people extending their support to the government's transparent administration, national security initiatives, and development programmes. He urged party cadre to remain firmly committed to the party's ideology and to deepen their connect with the people at the grassroots level.

The State president emphasised that training programmes such as this one were invaluable in strengthening the BJP's organisational base in Andhra Pradesh, and reiterated his call for every cadre member to work with a sense of mission and service. He reaffirmed the party's unwavering commitment to addressing the problems faced by the people.

A large number of party leaders and cadre attended the programme.

Srikalahasti, May 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and cadres celebrated the party’s performance in the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, at Srikalahasti under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh BJP president P.V.N. Madhav.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Madhav said the results reflected the people’s continued support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He noted that the BJP had secured a clear majority in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal, and described the outcome in West Bengal as particularly significant.

Referring to the ideological roots of the party, Mr. Madhav said West Bengal shared a historical connection with BJP’s founding ideologue Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The party’s success in his home State had enthused cadres across the country, he added.

Mr. Madhav congratulated party leaders and workers for their efforts, stating that the BJP’s growth was also evident in States such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where the party had registered a notable increase in vote share.

He said the results underscored public support for development, national security and transparent governance. Welfare initiatives of the Union government, infrastructure expansion and digital progress had received widespread appreciation, he observed.

Mr. Madhav attributed the victory to the support of youth, women, farmers and the middle class. He affirmed that efforts would continue to strengthen the party in Andhra Pradesh and reiterated the BJP’s commitment to addressing public issues.

Calling for unity, he urged citizens to work together towards the nation’s development.

EAST GODAVARI, May 3: BJP State president PVN Madhav stressed that people's participation is central to national progress and that development at the village level is the foundation upon which the State and the country must advance, speaking at the 'Mana Ooru – Mana Jenda' (Our Village – Our Flag) programme held at Pangidigodem village in Dwaraka Tirumala mandal of East Godavari district.

Mr. Madhav unfurled the party flag on the occasion, which was organised under the chairmanship of mandal president Chilaka Veeraswamy.

Addressing party workers and villagers, Mr. Madhav called upon every cadre member to work diligently towards strengthening the party at the grassroots level. He urged workers to carry the Central government's welfare and development schemes to the people, asserting that doing so would deepen public trust in the party.

Underlining the collective responsibility of the cadre, Mr. Madhav said it was incumbent upon workers to take the party's ideology and objectives to every household, and that only through united effort could the organisation be strengthened. He added that identifying the problems faced by people and working towards their resolution would further consolidate confidence in the party.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers and party workers in large numbers, contributing to what organisers described as a successful conduct of the programme.

AMARAVATI, April 16: The Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati State Committee on Thursday called on Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav at the Secretariat and expressed its gratitude for the priority being accorded to the clearance of pending dues of retired government employees. The delegation was led by JAC Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlу.

Speaking on the occasion, the JAC leadership noted that retired employees had for years been passing away without receiving their legitimate dues, and that settlement payments to the families of deceased employees were also being inordinately delayed. The association said it had repeatedly brought these concerns to the attention of the government, holding discussions with the Cabinet sub-committee, Finance Department officials, and the Chief Secretary on multiple occasions.

The JAC acknowledged that the Finance Minister had played a pivotal role in expediting the payment process by taking up the matter directly with the Chief Minister. The State leadership conveyed its appreciation for his proactive intervention and assured that they would continue to coordinate with the government for the release of pending benefits to pensioners and regular employees in the future as well.

The meeting was attended by Secretary General Palisetti Damodara Rao, Associate Chairman T.V. Phani Peerraju, and Treasurer Timma Satti Nageswara Rao.

Outsourcing Employees Seek Seniority-Based Pay, HR Policy

In a separate development, representatives of the State Government Outsourcing Employees Association submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister urging the government to implement seniority-based salary payments for outsourcing employees, extend all government welfare schemes to them, and put in place a comprehensive HR policy. The delegation was led by State president Ganta Sampat.

The association also requested that the retirement age of outsourcing employees be raised from 60 to 62 years, pointing out that the current practice of retiring them at 60 in some departments was causing serious financial hardship. The Minister is said to have responded positively to the demand.

On the issue of pay and welfare schemes, the Minister assured the delegation that the Cabinet sub-committee would deliberate on the matter shortly and that suggestions from employee associations would be considered if necessary.

GUNTUR, April 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party conducted a training session for party workers in the Guntur West Assembly segment on Wednesday as part of its ongoing statewide Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Mahabhiyan, an intensive capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the party's organisational presence at the booth level.

The session, held at Yogi Bhavan in Arandalpet, was organised under the direction of District President Cherukuri Tirupati Rao and convened by Mandal President Vakkalagadda Tirumalrao. The programme focused on the sixth module of the training series, themed 'Karya Vistaran – Booth Management,' which centred on expanding the party's reach and reinforcing its electoral machinery at the polling booth level.

BJP State Media Co-Convener and Brahmin Welfare Corporation Director Velagaleti Gangadhar presided over the session. Principal speaker Palapati Ravikumar stressed that the primary responsibility of party workers was to ensure that the welfare schemes initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached every eligible beneficiary at the grassroots. He urged workers to translate the party's founding principle of Antyodaya — upliftment of the last person in the queue — into tangible action by actively facilitating access to government programmes at the village and ward level.

Mr. Ravikumar also elaborated on the mechanics of effective booth management, emphasising direct voter outreach, systematic data collection, and enrolment of new voters as essential tools for organisational consolidation. He called upon workers to implement the BLA-2 framework diligently as a means of deepening the party's connect with the electorate.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Velagaleti Gangadhar underlined the significance of such training programmes in sharpening the party's electoral preparedness, particularly with the upcoming corporation elections on the horizon. He noted that similar training sessions were being conducted across the state and at the national level to raise the overall standard of party work and worker performance.

The session was attended by BJP State Spokesperson Darshanpu Srinivas, District General Secretary Bajrang Ramakrishna, District Vice President Mantri Suguna, District SC Morcha President Dara Ambedkar, Mandal General Secretary Manchalla Ashok, and several district executive members including Govindrajula Rajyalakshmi, Ramadevi, Srikalyani, Dhanalakshmi, among others. Party workers Peddinti Krishna Chaitanya, Pemmaraju Sudhakar, Avantish Jain, Chegu Nageswara Rao, Manohar, Jitendra Gupta, Sanat Kumar, Suresh, Ramesh, and Chakravarthy also participated.

Dr. Kilaru Dilip calls on party workers to carry forward the spirit of inclusive development on 47th Foundation Day

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh BJP state media in-charge Dr. Kilaru Dilip on Monday extended warm greetings to party workers and leaders across the state on the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 47th Foundation Day, reaffirming the party's foundational commitment to national service and the welfare of the marginalised.

In a statement released on the occasion, Dr. Dilip said the BJP had consistently pursued a dual mandate — serving the nation and uplifting the poor — and that this unwavering dedication had earned the party a distinct identity in India's political landscape. "The BJP has established itself as a party singularly committed to building a prosperous India," he said.

He highlighted the Central government's sustained efforts to ensure that the fruits of development reached every village and that welfare measures extended to every household in the country. A range of schemes implemented by the government, he said, had been designed with precisely this objective — bridging the gap between policy and people at the last mile.

Dr. Dilip further noted that the BJP's leadership was working with determined resolve to elevate India's standing on the global stage, positioning the country as a front-ranking nation in the comity of nations.

Conveying his heartfelt congratulations to every worker and leader who had been part of what he described as a remarkable political journey, Dr. Dilip expressed the hope that the same spirit of dedication and enthusiasm that had defined the party's four-and-a-half decades would continue to animate its public service in the years ahead.

BJP State spokesperson Sheikh Baji calls on cadre to intensify grassroots outreach as party marks four-and-a-half decades of political journey

AMARAVATI: The Bharatiya Janata Party's 47th Foundation Day was marked in Andhra Pradesh with renewed pledges of service to the nation's poor, as state party spokesperson Sheikh Baji extended greetings to workers and leaders across the state and reiterated the party's core mission of inclusive development.

In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Baji said the BJP had remained unwavering in its twin objectives of national service and the welfare of the underprivileged. "Service to the nation is our purpose, and the development of the poor is our goal," he said, encapsulating what he described as the party's foundational ethos.

The spokesperson highlighted the developmental momentum generated by the Central government's welfare schemes, asserting that both rural and urban areas had witnessed accelerated progress through targeted policy implementation. He added that the government remained committed to ensuring that basic infrastructure and amenities reached every household across the country.

Mr. Baji further noted that the BJP had played a pivotal role in improving the living standards of the people and that concerted efforts were under way to position India as a leading nation on the global stage.

Calling upon party workers to redouble their efforts at the village level, he urged cadre to engage more actively in strengthening the organisation from the ground up. He extended his congratulations to all leaders and workers of the party on the occasion of the Foundation Day.

Kongad (Kerala), April 2, 2026: The NDA's governance is guided by the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas — collective effort, mutual trust, and inclusive progress — and the Kongad manifesto reflects precisely that commitment, said Dr. Kilaru Dileep, BJP Election Incharge for Kongad Assembly Constituency, as the National Democratic Alliance formally released its manifesto for the segment on Wednesday at a well-attended public gathering that brought together party leaders, functionaries, and workers from across all wards of the constituency.

The event was graced by National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Chairman of the Haj Committee, A.P. Abdullakutty, who attended as chief guest.

Abdullakutty Highlights Centre's Minority Welfare Record

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Abdullakutty elaborated on the range of welfare schemes and developmental initiatives introduced by the Central Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He placed particular emphasis on the government's sustained focus on the empowerment of minority communities — spanning education, economic opportunity, and social upliftment — and sought to make the case that the NDA's governance record offered a credible alternative to the incumbents in the constituency.

Dr. Kilaru Dileep Outlines NDA's Vision for Kongad

Elaborating further, Dr. Dileep outlined several transformative schemes and development initiatives that the alliance proposes to champion for the overall progress and welfare of Kongad's residents. He underlined the alliance's commitment to transparent, accountable, and equitable governance, stressing that every citizen — irrespective of community, background, or social standing — must be a genuine beneficiary of development and economic opportunity. The Kongad manifesto, he said, embodied a forward-looking vision anchored in development, transparency, and inclusive growth, with the overarching objective of improving the quality of life for every section of society in the constituency.

Strong Grassroots Turnout

The participation of karyakarthas and party workers from every ward of Kongad was seen as a reflection of the NDA's strengthening organisational network in the constituency. Senior party functionaries and local leaders were also present in considerable numbers, lending the event a momentum that the alliance hopes to carry into the campaign's final stretch.

Guntur, April 2, 2026: The Scheduled Caste Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party elected its new district executive committee for Guntur at a meeting held at the party's district office on Thursday, with the exercise marking a fresh organisational push by the BJP to consolidate its outreach among Dalit communities ahead of future electoral contests.

BJP Guntur District President Cherukuru Tirupati Rao attended the event as chief guest, while National Spices Board member and senior BJP leader Kothuru Venkata Subba Rao also addressed the gathering.

New Office-Bearers

Bulla Rajarao was announced as District Vice President of the SC Morcha, along with Potarlanka Krupamani and Kolikipudi Malleswarao, who were appointed to the same position. Mahalakshmayya and Shrungarapati Venkataratnam were elected as Secretaries, while Rayapudi Yesubab and Gattupalli Abraham were named District General Secretaries. Pilli Nageswararao was designated as the official spokesperson, and Pattipati Gopi was elected as Treasurer.

Dr. Dara Ambedkar, District President of the SC Morcha, presided over the proceedings.

Leadership's Call to Action

Addressing the gathering, District President Cherukuru Tirupati Rao urged the newly elected office-bearers to work actively towards strengthening the party at the grassroots by ensuring that the Central Government's welfare schemes reached Scheduled Caste communities comprehensively and effectively. He called upon the Morcha to function as a bridge between the government's programmes and the intended beneficiaries.

Senior leader Kothuru Venkata Subba Rao, in his address, highlighted the range of welfare initiatives being implemented by the Central Government for the upliftment of Scheduled Caste communities. He reaffirmed the party's ideological commitment to the principle of Antyodaya — prioritising the welfare of the last person in the social order — and said the BJP remained firmly dedicated to the development of every SC family in the country.

Organisational Presence

The event was attended by a cross-section of party functionaries, including SC Morcha Incharge Enumula Nageswararao, Coastal Andhra Zonal Incharge Mekala Lakshman, District Convener Bhimineni Chandrasekhar, Charaka Kumar Goud, and District General Secretaries Bajrang Ramakrishna and Desa Satyanarayana, among others.

The election of the new committee is seen as part of the BJP's broader effort to strengthen its organisational base among Scheduled Caste voters in Guntur district, a constituency where the party has been working to expand its footprint in recent years.

Aranmula (Keralam), April 2, 2026: With the Aranmula Assembly constituency bypolls drawing closer, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has sharply stepped up its electoral campaign, banking on a slate of populist welfare promises under its 'Vikasit Keralam Vision 2026' manifesto to make inroads into a seat that has long eluded the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

Coordinated booth-level mobilisation

Valluru Jayaprakash Narayan, the NDA's constituency election in-charge, said on Wednesday that party workers at every booth level were actively engaged in expanding outreach, and that the visit of Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje had given fresh momentum to the campaign. Speaking at a meeting held as part of the 'Election Pravasa Yojana' initiative at the NDA office in Aranmula, Mr. Jayaprakash Narayan expressed confidence that the alliance's candidate, former Governor Kummnam Rajasekharan, was receiving a positive response from voters across the constituency.

Manifesto at the centre of outreach

The party has placed the 'Vikasit Kerala Vision 2026' manifesto at the heart of its voter connect programme, with cadres conducting door-to-door campaigns highlighting key promises. Among the pledges generating considerable interest, according to Mr. Jayaprakash Narayan, are two free LPG cylinders per household annually, a monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 for women, and a pension of ₹3,000 per month for senior citizens. He said these commitments were resonating particularly well among poorer households and the middle class, who he claimed had been left behind by successive governments in the state.

Critique of LDF and UDF record

Taking aim at both the ruling Left Democratic Front and the opposition United Democratic Front, Mr. Jayaprakash Narayan argued that neither formation had delivered on the aspirations of the people of Aranmula. "The voters of this constituency are seeking change, and the NDA is prepared to offer them a new direction," he said, asserting that a BJP victory would usher in a fresh era of development for the region.

Union Minister's visit lends weight

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who visited the NDA's Aranmula office as part of the party's intensified campaign schedule, was accorded a warm reception by Mr. Kummnam Rajasekharan, Mr. Jayaprakash Narayan, and local party workers. A large number of functionaries and grassroots activists attended the event, reflecting the organisational energy the NDA is seeking to project ahead of polling day.

Political observers note that Aranmula, a constituency with deep cultural and religious significance as the home of the famous Parthasarathy Temple, has historically been a stronghold of the Congress-led UDF, making the NDA's push a significant test of the BJP's growing ambitions in Kerala.