N. Chandrababu Naidu Sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for Fourth Term
Desk Report, June 12, 2024: On Wednesday, N. Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for his fourth term. The swearing-in ceremony, a significant political event, witnessed the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari, among other dignitaries.
The occasion also marked a notable embrace between Naidu and Prime Minister Modi on stage, symbolizing a moment of political rapport amidst their respective roles.
Naidu’s reinstatement as Chief Minister underscores his enduring political influence in the state, especially considering his previous tenure prior to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Having assumed office initially in 1995 and serving until 2004, Naidu returned to the helm post-bifurcation and led the state until 2019.
The swearing-in ceremony, held in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan, drew a distinguished array of attendees. Notable figures included Naidu’s son and TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh, Union Minister Rammohan Naidu, as well as prominent actors Chiranjeevi, Rajnikanth, and Nandamuri Balakrishna.
Under Naidu’s leadership, the TDP-BJP-Janasena National Democratic Alliance secured a resounding victory in both the Assembly and parliamentary elections. The TDP, commanding a majority in the 175-member Andhra Pradesh assembly with 135 MLAs, is bolstered by its allies, the Janasena Party and BJP, which hold 21 and 8 seats respectively. The YSR Congress Party, in opposition, claims 11 legislators.
As per the TDP’s released list, the Cabinet is slated to comprise 21 MLAs from the TDP, three from the Janasena Party, and one from the BJP. Notable TDP MLAs expected to assume ministerial roles include Nara Lokesh, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, and Nimmala Ramanaidu. From the Janasena Party, Konidela Pawan Kalyan, Nadendla Manohar, and Kandula Durgesh are set to be sworn in as ministers, while Satya Kumar Yadav will represent the BJP in the Naidu cabinet.
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