As Hyderabad witnessed an unprecedented surge of people pouring in to see YS Jagan Mohan Reddy during his CBI court appearance, the Yellow Media spiralled into frustration and propaganda. The massive public response stood in stark contrast to the crumbling credibility of N. Chandrababu Naidu, whose tenure between 2014–19 is now under the scanner for some of the largest corruption scandals in Andhra Pradesh’s history.
While YS Jagan faced the public openly, cheered by thousands despite malicious campaigns, Chandrababu’s past is being unraveled in courts, note files, audit reports, and agency investigations. The two political narratives unfolding side by side expose a striking truth: one leader commands organic public trust, while the other leaves behind a legacy of betrayal and scams.
A City Choked with Support
Hyderabad turned into a sea of humanity as thousands thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of YS Jagan. From Begumpet Airport to the CBI Court, people lined up shouting “CM… CM… Jai Jagan,” displaying placards, flex banners, and affection that brought traffic to a standstill.
Yellow Media’s burns
Unable to digest YS Jagan’s overwhelming public support, Yellow Media launched a coordinated propaganda attack:
- Claimed Jagan “gave a deadline to the court.”
- Spreading fake news about “only one-hour appearance.”
- Accused him of “hungama” and “creating chaos.”
- Screamed that he arrived in a “luxury flight.”
- Carried out character assassination debates.
All this because YS Jagan, as a Z+ protectee, simply submitted his travel schedule to police, a standard protocol twisted maliciously by Yellow outlets.
Organised Fake News Factory
The TDP propaganda ecosystem:
- Circulated his schedule screenshot
- Invented false narratives
- Pushed them through social media
- Amplified them on Yellow TV and newspapers
Netizens ruthlessly exposed these lies, pointing out that Jagan’s appearance was not related to his assets case but was a mandatory compliance after his foreign visit.
People’s Leader, People’s Tsunami
As YS Jagan greeted the crowds with warmth and humility, the atmosphere erupted. Even his convoy could not move due to the sheer volume of people. Yellow Media’s desperation reached such heights that even a hundred ENOs could not cool its burning stomach.
The message was clear: Wherever YS Jagan goes, people follow. No region, no city, no situation changes the public wave that rallies behind him.
In Sharp Contrast: Chandrababu’s Corruption empire Unraveling
While YS Jagan’s popularity surges, Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure is collapsing under legal scrutiny. Multiple scams, note file signatures, tender manipulations, land grabs, and financial fraud point to a deep-rooted corruption network operated from the highest office between 2014–19.
The unfolding scandals show a governance model built not on public trust, but on policy manipulation, benami’s, and systematic loot.
Liquor Scam: Rigged Shops, Fake Demand, Illegal G.Os
- Lottery process for 4,380 liquor shops was rigged.
- Five favoured companies received 69% of orders.
- Artificial demand for brands was created.
- Privilege Fee removed to benefit private liquor mafia.
- Chandrababu signed key note files without cabinet approval.
- CAG flagged irregularities and financial loss.
A strong case has been registered based on these findings.
Skill Development Scam: Babu Named A-1 in the Rs. 371 Cr Fraud
- Rs. 371 crore illegally sanctioned to Design Tech.
- 13 note files bear Chandrababu’s signature.
- Atchannaidu signed at five places.
- CID chargesheeted Chandrababu as A-1, Atchannaidu as A-2, and 38 others.
- Multiple sections of IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act invoked.
- Chandrababu arrested on September 9, 2023 and remanded.
This remains one of India’s most notorious skill training frauds.
AP FiberNet Scam: Blacklisted Company Rewarded
- Rs. 333 crore FiberNet project riddled with Rs. 321 crore irregularities.
- CID found concrete evidence of Rs. 121 crore corruption.
- Blacklisted TerraSoft reinstated illegally.
- Tenders issued within 24 hours of lifting the blacklist.
- Vemuri Harikrishna, linked to EVM tampering, strategically placed to manipulate tenders.
Inner Ring Road Scam: Alignment Shift to Inflate Benami Land Value
- IRR alignment moved 3 km south and 3 km east to avoid Narayana’s college buildings.
- Land value of Lingamaneni family, Heritage Foods, and TDP benamis shot up.
- Original alignment scrapped to protect private assets.
- CID booked A-1 Chandrababu, A-2 Narayana, A-3 to A-6 Lingamaneni Ramesh, Rajasekhar, Anjini Kumar, and Lokesh.
This was a textbook case of governance altered for personal profit.
IT Scam: Fake Companies, Shell Contracts, Forced Kickbacks
- Rs. 8,000 crore Amaravati contract system misused.
- Chandrababu’s PA created fake subcontractor companies.
- Shapoorji-Pallonji and L&T admitted they were forced to route money to bogus firms.
- CBDT revealed massive unaccounted cash, fabricated invoices, and shell networks.
- IT Department served notices directly to Chandrababu.
Assigned Lands Scam: Looting the Poor for Amaravati
- Assigned lands worth Rs. 4,239.75 crore
- Government lands worth Rs. 760.25 crore
- Nearly Rs. 5,000 crore land-grab exposed by CID SIT.
- SC, ST, BC, and poor farmers tricked or threatened into selling lands for Rs. 2–5 lakh per acre.
- After grabbing lands, Chandrababu issued G.O. 41 offering generous packages to lands now under his control, bypassing cabinet approval.
A manipulation of policy, people, and power for profit.
Two Leaders, Two Legacies: Public Mandate vs. Corruption Model
The contrasting narratives unfolding today summarize the political reality:
