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He has been a key figure in Indian politics, known for his strategic thinking and leadership.
CBN is known for his efforts to transform Hyderabad into an IT hub, earning him the nickname “IT Minister”.
He implemented various reforms and initiatives to promote economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare.
He has received several awards and recognition for his contributions to politics, governance, and IT development.
NARA CHANDRABABU NAIDU EARLIER LIFE:
Naidu was born on April 20, 1950, into a Telugu agrarian family in Naravaripalle, Tirupati district, which is now part of Andhra Pradesh. His parents were Nara Kharjura Naidu and Amanamma. He has a younger brother, Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, and two younger sisters. Naidu lives with vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes white patches on the skin.
NARA CHANDRABABU NAIDU EDUCATION:
Since there was no school in his village, Naidu attended primary school in Seshapuram until the fifth grade and then continued his education at Chandragiri Government High School, completing up to the tenth grade. He earned his B.A. degree in 1972 from Sri Venkateswara Arts College in Tirupati. Subsequently, he obtained a master’s degree in economics from Sri Venkateswara University. In 1974, under the guidance of Professor Dr. D. L. Narayana, he began working on his Ph.D. thesis on the economic ideas of Professor N. G. Ranga but did not complete the degree.
POLITICAL LIFE:
Joined the Indian National Congress in 1970s.Became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1995, serving until 2004.Founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982.Served as the Chief Minister again from 2014 to 2019.
Indian National Congress:
Naidu launched his political journey as a student union leader at Sri Venkateswara University while completing his master’s degree. In 1975, he joined the Indian Youth Congress and became president of its local chapter in Pulicherla. During the emergency rule that year, he aligned himself with Sanjay Gandhi.
With the support of N. G. Ranga, Naidu obtained a nomination from the Congress party under its 20% youth quota and was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Chandragiri constituency in the 1978 elections. He initially served as the director of the Andhra Pradesh Small Scale Industries Development Corporation before being appointed as a minister in T. Anjaiah‘s government. From 1980 to 1983, Naidu held multiple portfolios, including archives, cinematography, technical education, and minor irrigation. At just 28, he became the youngest MLA in Andhra Pradesh and, by 30, the youngest minister in the state’s history at that time. As the minister of cinematography, he met N. T. Rama Rao, a well-known figure in Telugu cinema. In September 1981, he married Bhuvaneswari, Rao’s second daughter.
Telugu Desam Party:
In 1982, N. T. Rama Rao, also known as NTR, founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which achieved a sweeping victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections of 1983. Chandrababu Naidu, NTR’s son-in-law, stayed with the Congress Party and even contested against his father-in-law. Naidu was defeated by a TDP candidate in the Chandragiri assembly constituency. Shortly after, he joined the Telugu Desam Party.
Naidu initially concentrated on party activities, organizing training camps and digitizing membership records. He was instrumental during the August 1984 crisis in the government, which arose from Nadendla Bhaskara Rao‘s coup. In 1986, NTR appointed Naidu as the general secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
REWARDS AND AWARDS:
- Received the “IT Indian of the Millennium” award in 1999.
- Honored with the “Business Person of the Year” award by The Economic Times in 1999.
- Featured in the “Time 100” list of global leaders in 2001.
Naidu has received numerous accolades, including the IT Indian of the Millennium award, Business Person of the Year, and South Asian of the Year. He was also honored with the Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation and named to the World Economic Forum’s Dream Cabinet.
He chaired the National IT Panel under the NDA government and was recognized by Profit magazine as one of the “hidden seven” wonders of the world. In 2000, Naidu received an honorary professorship from the Kellogg School of Management. He led the National Task Force on Micro-irrigation in 2003 and a 13-member Committee of Chief Ministers in 2016 to promote digital payments and financial inclusion.
INITIATIVES:
NTR Trust:
Founded in 1997 by Chandrababu Naidu, the NTR Memorial Trust is a non-profit organization focused on charitable initiatives such as providing free education, blood transfusion services, health camps, and livelihood programs. The Trust operates a blood bank and Thalassemia center in Hyderabad, with additional blood banks in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati. It also runs schools in Hyderabad and Challapalli,
Chandrababu Naidu is also the chairman and director of the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFST), which he founded in March 2020 in Hyderabad. This non-profit think tank aims to promote sustainability in economies and communities. In June 2023, GFST hosted a seminar on ‘Deep Technologies.’ A key initiative is Vision India@2047, launched on August 15, 2023, in Visakhapatnam, which outlines a vision for India’s centenary of independence.
POLITICAL CAREER:
- Joined the Indian National Congress in the 1970s.
- Became Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1995, serving until 2004.
- Founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982.
- Served as Chief Minister again from 2014 to 2019 and from 2024 to the present.
First term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1995–1999)
On September 1, 1995, at age 45, Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister after a successful coup against N.T. Rama Rao’s leadership. This internal rebellion was fueled by the controversial involvement of NTR’s second wife, Lakshmi Parvathi, in the party and government. Naidu secured the support of a majority of legislators and quickly established himself as the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Chief Minister. He effectively carried forward NTR’s legacy, ensuring the party’s survival and prominence.
Second term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1999–2004)
In the 1999 state legislature elections, Chandrababu Naidu led the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to a decisive victory, winning 180 out of 294 seats in the state assembly. In the parliamentary elections, the TDP secured 29 out of 42 seats, becoming the largest ally of the BJP and the fourth-largest party in the Lok Sabha. These elections were crucial for Naidu, as they affirmed his legitimacy as both Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and TDP President. Upon regaining power, the media hailed him as the first economic reformer to achieve a strong electoral mandate.
Third term as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2014–2019)
After the bifurcation, elections were held in 2014 in the newly formed states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Naidu reformed an alliance with the BJP and Jana Sena Party, returning to power in residual Andhra Pradesh by winning 102 out of 175 seats. The TDP also secured 16 Lok Sabha seats. Naidu was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the new state at Mangalagiri, near Guntur. His party joined the NDA government, holding two portfolios in the union cabinet, while the BJP received two cabinet positions in the state.
Naidu faced significant challenges, as the new state lacked a capital city and major economic infrastructure. He initiated the construction of a new capital, Amaravati, near Vijayawada. Under his leadership, Andhra Pradesh ranked first in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index since 2015 and attracted major companies such as Kia Motors, Isuzu Motors, Pepsi, Mondelez, and Foxconn.
Fourth term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2024–present)
In June 2022, Pawan Kalyan proposed a potential alliance between his Jana Sena Party (JSP) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the 2024 elections, amid speculation that Naidu was also working to mend ties with the BJP.
On June 12, 2024, Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for a record fourth term, surpassing N. T. Rama Rao‘s three terms. This came after a decisive victory in the 2024 state legislative assembly elections, where the TDP, in alliance with the BJP and JSP, won 164 out of 175 seats, defeating the YSR Congress Party led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as Naidu’s deputy.
Naidu has committed to restoring Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and aims to expedite its development. He plans to seek cooperation from the Central government, expressing confidence in receiving the necessary support. The Central government had already granted capital gains exemptions for land sales and released 1,500 crore of the approved 2,500 crore for Amaravati’s development.
Leader of the Opposition (2004–2014)
After an assassination attempt, Naidu dissolved the state assembly, leading to elections in April 2004, held concurrently with the parliamentary polls. The TDP faced significant anti-incumbency issues, worsened by high power tariffs and inadequate support for agriculture. The newly formed Congress(I)–TRS alliance in Telangana further challenged the TDP’s popularity. In these elections, the TDP was defeated in both the state assembly and Lok Sabha, winning only 47 seats—its lowest tally ever—while the Congress Party secured 185 seats. In Parliament, the TDP managed just 5 out of 42 seats. Naidu attributed the “shock” defeat to a severe drought that had affected the state the previous year and the timing of the elections.
In the 2009 assembly and parliamentary elections, Naidu faced new challenges with the entry of actor Chiranjeevi and his Praja Rajyam Party, turning the contest into a three-way race. The TDP, which allied with the TRS, lost again to the incumbent Congress Party, winning 92 seats while Congress secured 156 for a slim majority. Chiranjeevi’s party won 18 seats, and Naidu attributed his party’s poor performance to Chiranjeevi’s political emergence.
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