New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on his birthday, wishing him a “healthy and long life.”
In a post on X, the PM called CM Naidu his “good friend” and lauded the growth of Andhra Pradesh under the latter’s leadership. “Best wishes to Andhra Pradesh’s hardworking Chief Minister and my good friend, Shri Chandrababu Naidu Garu. Under his leadership, Andhra Pradesh is scaling new heights of progress across all sectors. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended birthday greetings to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.
In a post on X, Amit Shah said, “Warm birthday wishes to Andhra Pradesh CM Shri N Chandrababu Naidu Ji. Your tireless dedication continues to guide Andhra Pradesh on a path of progress and innovation. Wishing you good health and many more years of public service.”
A veteran in politics, Naidu was sworn in as Chief Minister for his fourth term in June 2024. He initially took charge as the Chief Minister in 1995 and held the position uninterruptedly for nine years till 2004 when he resigned from office. His political career resumed in 2014 following the state’s bifurcation and again in 2024.
Beginning his political journey with the Indian Youth Congress in the 1970s, Naidu rose to prominence after joining the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), founded by N.T. Rama Rao. He took over the party leadership in 1995.
Naidu had led the TDP-BJP-Janasena National Democratic Alliance to a landslide victory in the Assembly as well as parliamentary elections. The TDP holds the majority in Andhra Pradesh’s 175-member assembly with 135 MLAs, while its allies, the Janasena Party, have 21 and the BJP has 8.
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, who turned 76, marked the occasion with various events in the state, including welfare initiatives and public interactions. Special arrangements were made at Anna Canteens, where meals were served free of cost to people to celebrate the day.
Naidu’s birthday celebrations drew participation from party workers, supporters and members of the public, reflecting his continued political relevance and connect with the people.
(DD News)
