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The provided text is an e-paper publication from January 1, 2026, showcasing various sections like news analysis from an Indian perspective, cinema reviews, tech stories, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. It also features a news article reporting that the Andhra Pradesh government has approved the lease of two acres of land in West Bapatla to the Bapatla district president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the construction of a party office. The lease is for 33 years at ₹1,000 per acre annually, with specific conditions attached regarding land use and environmental protection.

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Andhra Pradesh Government Grants Land Lease to TDP District President for Party Office

VIJAYAWADA, January 1, 2026 – The Andhra Pradesh government has authorized the alienation of two acres of land in West Bapatla village to the Bapatla district president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), it was announced today. The land will be used for the construction of a new party office building.

Government Order (G.O.) 534, issued on December 31, 2025, details the lease agreement, which grants the TDP official a 33-year lease at a rate of ₹1,000 per acre per annum. The decision was based on a proposal from the Bapatla District Collector and recommendations from the Andhra Pradesh Land Management Authority (APLMA), following a request from Bapatla MLA Vegesana Narendra Varma Raju.

The lease comes with several stipulations. The government requires that the land be used solely for the construction of the party office and that construction be completed within three years. Furthermore, the land cannot be subleased, transferred, or otherwise alienated without prior approval from the Revenue Department. The order also mandates the preservation of existing roads and water bodies and prohibits construction in environmentally sensitive areas.

The decision is likely to spark debate, with some questioning the appropriateness of allocating public land to a political party. Government officials have yet to comment beyond the details contained within the G.O.

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