CM Chandrababu Praises NDA Leaders Who Sacrificed Tickets For Alliance

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday thanked leaders and workers of the TDP, Jana Sena and BJP for their collective efforts in securing the NDA's victory in Andhra Pradesh local body elections. He particularly appreciated those who were denied tickets during seat-sharing negotiations but continued supporting alliance candidates, upholding coalition dharma.

Addressing a media conference in Amaravati, Naidu said seat allocations were finalised after extensive discussions, considering the representation of different social communities. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by party leaders and cadres and said candidates with limited political experience and diverse social backgrounds had also secured victories, indicating a shift in local politics.

Naidu said the electoral mandate reflected public recognition of the coalition government's performance but also brought greater responsibility. Elected representatives must remain accessible to people and work as public servants rather than rulers. He said the government was open to reviewing its shortcomings and correcting mistakes.

However, he expressed disappointment over defeats in certain constituencies, including Anantapur, and sought explanations for the results in agency areas despite development initiatives. He said the government would examine whether voter inducements or religious conversions had influenced voting patterns and warned of strict action if irregularities were established.

The Chief Minister said the NDA secured a 59.9% vote share and 94% strike rate in municipal elections, while its performance in ZPTC polls stood at 57.6% and 87.5%, respectively. The alliance led in 27 of 28 districts, he added.

Naidu announced that the CII Partnership Summit would be held in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13 to attract investments and strengthen Andhra Pradesh's brand image. He said the government was working to position the state as a preferred investment destination.

He also revealed that he had submitted a report on digital currency to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reiterating his views on currency reforms, he suggested withdrawing Rs 500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000 notes while retaining Rs 100 and Rs 200 denominations.

Naidu further said Andhra Pradesh had secured second place among 28 states in the Access Equality Index 2026.