'Formed Alliance For Andhra's Welfare, Going To Attend NDA Meeting In Delhi': TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu

With the BJP falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar along with TDP's Chandrababu Naidu have emerged as influential kingmakers.

During the media address, he alleged that many TDP activists faced sleepless nights and were tortured. ( Image Source :Facebook )

Amid speculation about Chandrababu Naidu's support for either the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the I.N.D.I.A bloc ahead of government formation, the TDP chief has confirmed his attendance at the NDA meeting in Delhi on Wednesday. With the BJP falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, reliance on NDA allies has become crucial for forming the government at the Centre. In this scenario, Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar along with TDP's Chandrababu Naidu have emerged as influential kingmakers.

Ahead of leaving for Delhi, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu held a press meeting in Vijayawada. During the address, Chandrababu Naidu stated, "An alliance has been formed for the welfare and development of the state. A significant 55.38% of votes were cast, with the TDP securing 45% and the YSRCP securing 39%. Many TDP activists have faced sleepless nights and have been tortured."

"Even media was obstructed in the state, and CID cases were lodged against media houses," he recalled. 

Reassuring that he was going to attend NDA meeting, Chandrababu Naidu said, "You always want news. I am experienced and I have seen several political changes in this country. We are in NDA, I’m going to the NDA meeting. In course of time, we will report it."

 

 

TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu says he will leave for Delhi on Wednesday

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The recent electoral victory of Naidu with his Telugu Desam Party winning 133 out of 175 seats follows his arrest a few months ago on alleged corruption charges. In the previous assembly, the TDP held 23 seats.

The party also put up a good show in Lok Sabha polls by bagging 16 of the total 25 seats. The allies of TDP, BJP and JNP secured three and two segments respectively.