Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu said, “It is not the right time [yet] to talk about joining the NDA government.”
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There has been a buzz about TDP’s return to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, over the past few months. On Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh’s former Chief Minister and TDP Leader Chandrababu Naidu said it is not the right time to discuss it.
In an interaction with ANI, Mr. Naidu said it was not the right time for him to talk about joining the NDA government. But when the time comes, he would surely disclose TDP’s plans.
There has been a long born speculation about TDP rejoining the NDA ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. TDP was one of the founding members of the NDA. The party left the alliance to protest against the Centre after it refused to give Andhra Pradesh special status.
Naidu told ANI that in the 2024 elections, his role in national politics is very clear. He reiterated that his focus would always be on Andhra Pradesh. Chandrababu Naidu’s conversation with ANI took place in Visakhapatnam. The TDP Chief was in the port city to unveil the 2047- Vision document.
Chandrababu Naidu released the 2047 Vision document
The former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh believes that India has the potential to lead the world and that the Telugu people would have a huge role in the development of the nation. The event of unveiling the 2047 Vision document was held in MGM Park, on Beach Road. The TDP leader paid homage to the statue of former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, on the auspicious occasion of the 77th Independence Day.
In his speech, at the event, the NDP President expressed that a society that is free from corruption and endowed with moral values and responsibilities can surely usher in revolutionary changes.
Chandrababu Naidu believes that India can boast global development if it follows five simple strategies that include the likes of energy reforms, water security assured through the interlinking of the major rivers, adopting a policy that pays attention to the public-private partnership, and lastly brings in and adopts to the latest technology.
Chandrababu Naidu also called out the policies of the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government by saying that they lack foresight. He went ahead to remark that the plans made by this government would prove to be detrimental to the state’s plans. He reminded them that proper planning and implementation are important for any government to achieve its set goals.
Chandrababu Naidu on his role in National Politics:
Mr. Naidu clarified that his role ahead of the 2024 polls has already been decided on. He would focus his energy on the rebuilding and reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh.
He also shared his view with ANI on the boiling Amravati-capital issue. In 2014, when Andhra Pradesh was divided into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it was decided that Hyderabad would become the capital of Telangana while the AP Reorganization Act asked the AP government to choose a new capital for the state.
He questioned the role of the present Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. He raised the query about Reddy holding cabinet meetings to solve the Amravati-capital issue. He clarified that he had already built a smooth working ecosystem around Hyderabad that Reddy’s government did not pay much heed to.
In January, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy declared that Visakhapatnam would be the capital of Andhra Pradesh. This decision was taken without any discussion in the State Assembly. It should be noted that Visakhapatnam was not even mentioned in any official document.
Later, the YSRCP government told that in order to provide better administration, the state was supposed to get three capitals.
