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As the ruling NDA coalition sharpens its political campaign, the opposition is preparing to challenge the government more aggressively inside the House, making the upcoming session one of the most closely watched in recent months."},{"text":"Since the 2024 Assembly elections, YSRCP has remained on the back foot after securing just 11 seats, leaving Jagan without the status of Leader of the Opposition. The party had sought official recognition for the post, but the government maintained that the numbers did not meet the constitutional requirement. Except for attending the Governor's address, Jagan has largely stayed away from Assembly proceedings, a move that drew criticism from political opponents. His reported decision to participate this time is being viewed as an attempt to re-establish the party's presence in the legislature."},{"text":"During the session, YSRCP is expected to raise several issues, including law and order, alleged custodial deaths, farmers' concerns, welfare schemes, unfulfilled election promises, and the state's financial position. Party leaders believe direct participation in debates will allow them to corner the government on key public issues while countering criticism over their absence from the Assembly. With both the ruling coalition and the opposition preparing for a political showdown ahead of local elections, Jagan's return to the House could add fresh momentum to Andhra Pradesh's evolving political landscape."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"disney-eyes-thousands-of-job-cuts","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Disney eyes thousands of job cuts"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/8GewVyMMNFTSgyFX_waltdisney.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C344%2C400%2C197&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-11-03T04:34:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"midterms-a-reality-check-for-trump","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Midterms: A Reality Check for Trump?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/f3I-wLZm7bYV7WrP_trump.JPG?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C39%2C450%2C222&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-11-03T02:46:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"end-of-an-era-maxwell-retires","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"End of an Era: Maxwell 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