Third year since Naidu’s arrest: September 9 a ‘dark day’ for Telugu people, says TDP chief
TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu marked the third anniversary of his September 9, 2023 arrest, calling the date a “dark day” for Telugu people. Party leader Palla Srinivasa Rao described the detention in the APSSDC case as politically motivated and criticised the then‑YSRCP government as authoritarian.
- ✓Chandrababu Naidu marked the third anniversary of his September 9, 2023 arrest, calling the date a “dark day” for Telugu people.
- ✓Chandrababu Naidu, observed the third anniversary of his arrest on September 9, 2023, describing the day as a dark moment for the Telugu community.
- ✓Party leader Palla Srinivasa Rao described the detention in the APSSDC case as politically motivated and criticised the then‑YSRCP government as authoritarian.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief, N. Chandrababu Naidu, observed the third anniversary of his arrest on September 9, 2023, describing the day as a dark moment for the Telugu community. The remark was made during a public statement by senior TDP leader Palla Srinivasa Rao, who reiterated the party’s view that the detention was driven by political motives.
Naidu was taken into custody in connection with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) case and spent more than 50 days in Rajamahendravaram Central Prison before being released on bail. The arrest, which occurred on September 9, 2023, has been a focal point of the party’s criticism of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) administration that was in power at the time.
The TDP argues that the arrest reflects an authoritarian approach by the YSRCP government, alleging that it was intended to suppress political opposition. The episode has resonated with supporters across Andhra Pradesh, who view it as an affront to democratic norms and a source of lingering grievance within the Telugu populace.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | AP State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |