AP News June 5: Top Stories In Andhra Pradesh

47 Officials Transferred In Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati: Over 45 IAS and IPS officers were transferred in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday in continuing to rejig in administration by new Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Several bureaucrats considered close to previous government of N. Chandrababu Naidu were either shunted to insignificant posts or asked to report to General Administration Department for further postings.

YS Jagan Picks Former CS Ajeya Kallam For Principal Advisor

Amaravati: Retired IAS officer and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Ajeya Kallam was on Tuesday appointed as the principal advisor of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. He will hold the rank of a cabinet minister, says the order issued by Chief Secretary LV Subrahmanyam.

Kesineni Nani Rejects TDP Chief Whip Post, Eyes BJP Entry?

TDP's Kesineni Nani who was elected Lok Sabha member from Vijayawada recently, gave a jolt to his party stating that he could not take up the responsibility of party whip in the lower house as desired by TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. Oddly enough, the Vijayawada MP chose to respond through a Facebook post which has now gone viral. Speculation is that Nani might join the BJP.

Vijayasai Reddy Is YSRCP Parliamentary Leader

Amaravati: Rajya Member and senior leader of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) V Vijayasai Reddy has had been appointed as the leader of YSRCP Parliamentary Party. Rajampet MP P Mithun Reddy has been appointed as the YSRCP Floor leader in the Lok Sabha and Margani Bharatram was appointed as the Chief Whip.

Sriram Subramanyam Appointed New Advocate General Of AP High Court

Amaravati: Sriram Subramanyam, a senior advocate in the Andhra Pradesh High Court was officially appointed as the state's Advocate-General (AG) on Tuesday. Chief Secretary LV Subramanyam issued a Government Order (GO) under Article 165 (1) of the Constitution of India for the same.