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| birth_place        = [[Naravaripalle]], [[Madras State]], [[India]]<br/>(now in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]])
| birth_place        = [[Naravaripalle]], [[Madras State]], [[India]]<br/>(now in [[Andhra Pradesh, India]])
| spouse              = {{marriage|Nara Bhuvaneswari|1981}}
| spouse              = {{marriage|Nara Bhuvaneswari|1981}}
| children            = [[Nara Lokesh]] (son)
| children            = [[Nara Lokesh]] (son)
[[Nara Brahmani]] (daughter-in-law)
| relatives          = See [[Political families of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana#Nandamuri–Nara family|Nandamuri–Nara family]]
| relatives          = See [[Political families of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana#Nandamuri–Nara family|Nandamuri–Nara family]]
| residence          = [[Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]
| residence          = [[Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]
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<!-- Cleanup: Lead section is pending -->'''Nara Chandrababu Naidu''' ({{IPA-te|naːraː tʃɐnd̪ɾɐbaːbu naːjuɖu|Telugu}}; born 20 April 1950) is an Indian politician and current leader of opposition in the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. He is a former [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], serving from 2014 to 2019. He is the first Chief Minister of [[Andhra Pradesh]] [[Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014|after it was divided]]. Previously, he served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004, before the state's division, and as the leader of the opposition in the united Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 2004 to 2014. He is the [[List of Presidents of the Telugu Desam Party|National President]] of the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP), and the longest-serving Chief Minister (14 years in office) of Andhra Pradesh.<ref>[http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-05-31/news/50229115_1_legislature-party-leader-tdp-mlas-tdlp-leader "TDP to elect N Chandrababu Naidu as legislature party leader on June 4" – ''Economic Times'']. Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com (31 May 2014). Retrieved on 7 June 2014.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140601115220/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chandrababu-naidu-invites-pm-modi-to-his-swearingin-ceremony/475660-37-64.html Chandrababu Naidu invites PM Modi to his swearing-in ceremony – IBNLive]. Ibnlive.in.com (31 May 2014). Retrieved on 7 June 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-to-take-oath-at-mangalagiri/article6072616.ece Naidu to take oath at Mangalagiri]. The Hindu (2 June 2014). Retrieved on 7 June 2014.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/andhra-pradesh/story/tdp-chief-chandrababu-to-take-oath-as-andhra-cm-on-june-8-194847-2014-05-28 |title=TDP chief Chandrababu to take oath as Andhra CM on June 8|date=28 May 2014 |author=P. T. I.|website=India Today |language=en |access-date=15 January 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115121936/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/andhra-pradesh/story/tdp-chief-chandrababu-to-take-oath-as-andhra-cm-on-june-8-194847-2014-05-28 |archive-date=15 January 2020 }}</ref>
'''Nara Chandrababu Naidu''' (born 20 April 1950) is an Indian politician and current leader of opposition of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. He was also the leader of the opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 2004 to 2014. He is also the former [[Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014)#List of Chief ministers of United Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh]] serving from 1995 to 2004 and [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of Andhra]] from 2014 to 2019. He is the longest Served Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh (9 Years).


Naidu has won a number of awards, including IT Indian of the Millennium from ''[[India Today]]'', Business Person of the Year by ''[[The Economic Times]]'', South Asian of the Year from ''[[Time Asia]]'' and membership in the [[World Economic Forum]]'s Dream Cabinet.<ref name="ia.rediff.com">[http://ia.rediff.com/money/2004/may/12spec.htm Naidu, India's leading reformer]. Ia.rediff.com (12 May 2004). Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Bradsher|first=Keith|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/27/business/a-high-tech-fix-for-one-corner-of-india.html|title=A High-Tech Fix for One Corner of India|date=27 December 2002|work=The New York Times|access-date=11 March 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330145525/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/27/business/a-high-tech-fix-for-one-corner-of-india.html|archive-date=30 March 2021}}</ref> Naidu chaired the National IT Panel under the [[National Democratic Alliance (India)]] (NDA) government and was described as one of the "hidden seven" working wonders of the world by ''Profit'' ([[Oracle Corporation]]'s monthly magazine).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130927234111/http://hindu.com/2001/09/06/stories/0406201n.htm IT giant bowled over by Naidu]. The Hindu (6 September 2001). Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/news.nsf/(docid)/BAC56D6D26656370652569400067808C |title=Chandrababu Naidu Haunts Bangalore Yet Again – The Economic Times |website=cscsarchive.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405022634/http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/news.nsf/(docid)/BAC56D6D26656370652569400067808C |archive-date=5 April 2012}}</ref> Naidu was offered an honorary professorship by US business school - the [[Kellogg School of Management]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/us/2000/mar/03us2.htm|title=rediff.com US edition: Kellog prof to lead IT revolution in AP|website=m.rediff.com|access-date=2 March 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302071023/https://m.rediff.com/us/2000/mar/03us2.htm|archive-date=2 March 2020}}</ref> He was the Chairman of National Task Force on Micro-irrigation from Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pmksy.gov.in/microirrigation/Archive/TaskForce_on_MicroIrrigation.pdf|title=Report on micro-irrigation task force- Government of India, January 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/microirrigation-naidu-s-taskforce-suggests-slew-of-measures/93216/|title=Micro-irrigation: Naidu's Taskforce Suggests Slew Of Measures - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=22 March 2020}}</ref> He was the head of 13-member Committee of Chief Ministers to promote digital payment systems and financial inclusion in India which was constituted by federal government in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national-chandrababu-naidu-to-head-panel-of-chief-ministers-to-boost-digital-payment-systems-358938|title=Chandrababu Naidu to head panel of Chief Ministers to boost digital payment systems|last=Fuwad|first=Ahamad|date=30 November 2016|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en|access-date=22 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322150705/https://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national-chandrababu-naidu-to-head-panel-of-chief-ministers-to-boost-digital-payment-systems-358938|archive-date=22 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-digitalisation-pm-modi-956928-2017-01-24|title=Chandrababu Naidu submits interim report on digitalisation {{!}} IndiaToday|website=www.indiatoday.in|access-date=22 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814000046/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-digitalisation-pm-modi-956928-2017-01-24|archive-date=14 August 2020}}</ref>
He is the [[List of Presidents of the Telugu Desam Party|National President]] of the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP).<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-to-take-oath-at-mangalagiri/article6072616.ece Naidu to take oath at Mangalagiri]. The Hindu (2 June 2014). Retrieved on 7 June 2014.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/andhra-pradesh/story/tdp-chief-chandrababu-to-take-oath-as-andhra-cm-on-june-8-194847-2014-05-28 |title=TDP chief Chandrababu to take oath as Andhra CM on June 8|date=28 May 2014 |author=P. T. I.|website=India Today |language=en |access-date=15 January 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115121936/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/andhra-pradesh/story/tdp-chief-chandrababu-to-take-oath-as-andhra-cm-on-june-8-194847-2014-05-28 |archive-date=15 January 2020 }}</ref> He also served as the convenor of [[National Democratic Alliance|National Democratic Alliance (NDA)]]. He suffered a major political setback in the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Elections]] by winning only 23 seats out of the 175 assembly segments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Venkateshwarlu |first=K. |date=2019-05-23 |title=News analysis: Why Chandrababu Naidu lost and how Jagan Mohan Reddy won |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/new-analysis-why-chandrababu-naidu-lost-and-how-jagan-mohan-reddy-won/article27225325.ece |access-date=2022-12-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
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Naidu was born on 20 April 1950<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=20 April 2021|title=Naidu's birthday celebrated|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidus-birthday-celebrated/article34370641.ece|access-date=21 June 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> at [[Naravaripalle]], [[Tirupati district]] in present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]] in an agricultural family to Nara Kharjura Naidu<ref>{{Cite news|date=2 June 2018|title=Chipurupalli Polytechnic named after CM's father|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2018/jun/02/chipurupalli-polytechnic-named-after-cms-father-1822726.html|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> and his wife Amanamma.{{Efn|The source also spelled the name as Amannama}}<ref name="Rediff">{{Cite web|last=J. S.|first=Sai|date=23 September 1999|title=No CM has worked as hard as Naidu|url=https://www.rediff.com/election/1999/sep/23naidu.htm|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Rediff}}</ref> He has a younger brother [[Nara Ramamurthy Naidu]] and two younger sisters.{{sfn|Pagadala|2018|p=4}} Naidu has [[vitiligo]], an autoimmune disease which causes white patches on the skin.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shining in Political Arena - 7 Famous Politicians with Vitiligo |url=https://uniteforvitiligo.com/community/shining-in-political-arena-famous-politicians-with-vitiligo/ |access-date=25 July 2022 |work=Unite For Vitiligo |date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
Naidu was born on 20 April 1950<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=20 April 2021|title=Naidu's birthday celebrated|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidus-birthday-celebrated/article34370641.ece|access-date=21 June 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> at [[Naravaripalle]], [[Tirupati district]] in present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]] in an agricultural family to Nara Kharjura Naidu<ref>{{Cite news|date=2 June 2018|title=Chipurupalli Polytechnic named after CM's father|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2018/jun/02/chipurupalli-polytechnic-named-after-cms-father-1822726.html|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> and his wife Amanamma.{{Efn|The source also spelled the name as Amannama}}<ref name="Rediff">{{Cite web|last=J. S.|first=Sai|date=23 September 1999|title=No CM has worked as hard as Naidu|url=https://www.rediff.com/election/1999/sep/23naidu.htm|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Rediff}}</ref> He has a younger brother [[Nara Ramamurthy Naidu]] and two younger sisters.{{sfn|Pagadala|2018|p=4}} Since his village had no school, Naidu attended primary school in Seshapuram up to class five and the [[Chandragiri]] Government High School up to class 10. He completed his B.A. degree in 1972 from Sri Venkateswara Arts College, Tirupati.<ref name="Rediff" />{{Sfn|Pagadala|2018|p=7}} He did his Masters in Economics from [[Sri Venkateswara University]].<ref name="HT">{{Cite web|date=2 August 2004|title=Chandrababu Naidu|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/chandrababu-naidu/story-DOseYNxkGWACJNxnUh0beI.html|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> In 1974, under the guidance of professor Dr. D. L. Narayana he started work on his Ph.D.  on the topic of ''Economic ideas of Professor N. G. Ranga,''  but did not complete his Ph.D.<ref name="Rediff" />


== Early political career ==
Since his village had no school, Naidu attended primary school in Seshapuram up to class five and the [[Chandragiri]] Government High School up to class 10. He completed his B.A. degree in 1972 from Sri Venkateshwara Arts College, Tirupati.<ref name="Rediff" />{{Sfn|Pagadala|2018|p=7}} He did his master's degree in Economics from [[Sri Venkateswara University]].<ref name="HT">{{Cite web|date=2 August 2004|title=Chandrababu Naidu|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/chandrababu-naidu/story-DOseYNxkGWACJNxnUh0beI.html|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> In 1974, under the guidance of professor Dr. D. L. Narayana he started work on his Ph.D.  on the topic of ''Economic ideas of Professor N. G. Ranga,''  but did not complete his Ph.D.<ref name="Rediff" />
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Naidu started his political activities as a students' union leader in Sri Venkateswara University while pursuing his Masters.<ref name=":4" /> In 1975, he joined [[Indian Youth Congress]] and became the president for its local chapter in [[Pulicherla mandal, Chittoor district|Pulicherla]].<ref name="Rediff" /><ref name=":4" /> After [[The Emergency (India)|the emergency]] was imposed on the country in 1975, he became a close supporter of [[Sanjay Gandhi]].<ref name="Rediff" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nara-Chandrababu-Naidu|title=Nara Chandrababu Naidu {{!}} Indian politician|website=Encyclopædia Britannica|language=en|access-date=11 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029083758/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nara-Chandrababu-Naidu|archive-date=29 October 2020}}</ref>


With the help of [[N. G. Ranga]], Naidu secured a candidacy from the Congress party, under its 20% quota for the youth, and became an MLA for the [[Chandragiri (Assembly constituency)|Chandragiri constituency]] in 1978 at the age of 28.<ref name="Rediff" /><ref name=":4" /> He served as a director of Andhra Pradesh Small Scale Industries Development Corporation.<ref name="HT" /> Later, he was appointed as the minister for cinematography in [[T. Anjaiah]]'s government. He became the youngest MLA and the youngest minister, at the age of 28, in Andhra Pradesh at that time. After becoming a minister, he dropped his PhD program.<ref name=":4" />
== Political Career ==
=== Indian National Congress ===
Naidu started his political activities as a students' union leader in Sri Venkateswara University while pursuing his master's degree.<ref name=":4" /> In 1975, he joined [[Indian Youth Congress]] and became the president for its local chapter in [[Pulicherla mandal, Chittoor district|Pulicherla]].<ref name="Rediff" /><ref name=":4" /> After [[The Emergency (India)|the emergency]] was imposed on the country in 1975, he became a close supporter of [[Sanjay Gandhi]].<ref name="Rediff" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nara-Chandrababu-Naidu|title=Nara Chandrababu Naidu {{!}} Indian politician|website=Encyclopædia Britannica|language=en|access-date=11 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029083758/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nara-Chandrababu-Naidu|archive-date=29 October 2020}}</ref>


In 1979, he played a crucial role in the electing G. Kuthuhalamma as Chittoor Zilla Parishad chief, against the official Congress candidate. Following this, he was suspended from the party for two months.<ref name="Rediff" />
With the help of [[N. G. Ranga]], Naidu secured a candidacy from the Congress party, under its 20% quota for the youth, and became a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) for the [[Chandragiri (Assembly constituency)|Chandragiri constituency]] in 1978 at the age of 28.<ref name="Rediff" /><ref name=":4" /> He served as a director of Andhra Pradesh Small Scale Industries Development Corporation.<ref name="HT" /> Later, he was appointed as the minister for cinematography in [[T. Anjaiah]]'s government. He became the youngest MLA and the youngest minister, at the age of 28, in Andhra Pradesh at that time. After becoming a minister, he dropped his PhD program.<ref name=":4" />
 
In 1979, he played a crucial role in electing G. Kuthuhalamma as Chittoor Zilla Parishad chief, against the official Congress candidate. Following this, he was suspended from the party for two months.<ref name="Rediff" />


As the cinematography minister, Naidu came in contact with [[N. T. Rama Rao]], a popular film star in Telugu cinema. In 1980, he married Bhuvaneswari, Rao's second daughter.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|date=8 June 2014|title=Chandrababu Naidu becomes first chief minister of new Andhra Pradesh|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/chandrababu-naidu-becomes-first-chief-minister-of-new-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/36258115.cms|url-status=live|access-date=22 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408112621/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/chandrababu-naidu-becomes-first-chief-minister-of-new-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/36258115.cms|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref name="Rediff" />
As the cinematography minister, Naidu came in contact with [[N. T. Rama Rao]], a popular film star in Telugu cinema. In 1980, he married Bhuvaneswari, Rao's second daughter.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|date=8 June 2014|title=Chandrababu Naidu becomes first chief minister of new Andhra Pradesh|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/chandrababu-naidu-becomes-first-chief-minister-of-new-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/36258115.cms|url-status=live|access-date=22 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408112621/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/chandrababu-naidu-becomes-first-chief-minister-of-new-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/36258115.cms|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref name="Rediff" />


== Telugu Desam Party ==
=== Telugu Desam Party ===
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In 1982, [[N. T. Rama Rao]] formed the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) and swept the [[1983 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|assembly polls held in 1983]]. Chandrababu Naidu who was his son-in-law was still in the [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]] and he even dared contesting against his father-in-law, NTR and Telugu Desam Party. But Naidu lost in the elections as an MLA from [[Chandragiri Assembly constituency|Chandragiri Assembly Constituency]].<ref name="Rediff" /><ref name=":3">{{cite news|last1=Mitra|first1=Sumit|last2=Mennon|first2=Amarnath K.|date=15 September 1984|title=Dismissal of NTR ministry planned, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao nurtured with care of an assassin|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19840915-dismissal-of-ntr-ministry-planned-nadendla-bhaskara-rao-nurtured-with-care-of-an-assassin-803240-1984-09-15|url-status=live|access-date=23 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003020/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19840915-dismissal-of-ntr-ministry-planned-nadendla-bhaskara-rao-nurtured-with-care-of-an-assassin-803240-1984-09-15|archive-date=12 November 2020}}</ref> Having no choice, he immediately left the Congress Party and joined Telugu Desam Party. He became the Finance and Revenue Minister in [[Third N. T. Rama Rao ministry|N. T. Rama Rao's ministry]].<ref name="HT" />
In 1982, N. T. Rama Rao formed the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) and swept the [[1983 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|assembly polls held in 1983]]. Naidu, who was then still in the [[Congress (I)]] party, was defeated by a TDP candidate in Chandragiri.<ref name="Rediff" /><ref name=":3">{{cite news|last1=Mitra|first1=Sumit|last2=Mennon|first2=Amarnath K.|date=15 September 1984|title=Dismissal of NTR ministry planned, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao nurtured with care of an assassin|language=en|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19840915-dismissal-of-ntr-ministry-planned-nadendla-bhaskara-rao-nurtured-with-care-of-an-assassin-803240-1984-09-15|url-status=live|access-date=23 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003020/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19840915-dismissal-of-ntr-ministry-planned-nadendla-bhaskara-rao-nurtured-with-care-of-an-assassin-803240-1984-09-15|archive-date=12 November 2020}}</ref> He joined TDP soon after. TDP reversed its policy of not admitting candidates who contested against it in the 1983 elections and inducted Naidu into the party at the second ''mahanadu'', an annual convention that TDP organises,<ref>{{Cite web|last=V.|first=Krishna Ananth|date=20 June 2003|title=Back to the basics|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/article30217547.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 June 2021|website=Frontline|language=en}}</ref> at Visakhapatnam by Rama Rao.<ref name=":3" />
 
Naidu demonstrated his political skills in August 1984, when [[N. Bhaskara Rao]] staged a coup against N. T. Rama Rao. Subsequently, Rama Rao was reinstated as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Impressed with his son-in-law's efforts, Rao made Naidu in-charge of Karshaka Parishad, the farmers' council established by his government. Rao later appointed Naidu as the general secretary of the party and he began playing an important role in the TDP after Bhaskara Rao's coup attempt.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" />
 
Naidu did not contest in the [[1985 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|1985 elections]], rather opted to build up the party.<ref name="Rediff" />
 
== Legislative career (1989–1995) ==
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In the [[1989 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|1989 assembly election]], Naidu contested from [[Kuppam (Assembly constituency)|Kuppam constituency]] as a TDP candidate and won by 5,000 votes. INC, however, had regained power in the election so Naidu had to sit in the opposition.<ref name="HT" /> Rama Rao appointed him as a coordinator of the TDP,<ref>{{Cite web|last=D. P.|first=Satish|date=10 February 2019|title=Can Shrewd Chandrababu Naidu, Who 'Hijacked' TDP from Father-in-law, Win Another 'Do or Die' Battle?|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/can-a-shrewd-and-calculative-chandrababu-naidu-win-yet-another-do-or-die-battle-2026537.html|access-date=24 June 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> in which capacity he handled the party's role of the main opposition in the assembly which won him wide appreciation from both the party and the public. His role during this phase, both inside the Legislative Assembly and outside, was a critical factor for the subsequent success of the party.<ref name="HT" />
 
Naidu won the 1994 elections from Kuppam constituency. He became the Finance and Revenue Minister in [[Third N. T. Rama Rao ministry|N. T. Rama Rao's ministry]].<ref name="HT" />
 
== First term as Chief Minister (1995–1999) ==
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On 1 September 1995, Naidu came to power as the Chief Minister by organising a coup against Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Menon|first=Amarnath K.|date=30 September 1995|title=Victorious Chandrababu Naidu will have to reckon with father-in-law NTR's mass appeal|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19950930-victorious-chandrababu-naidu-will-have-to-reckon-with-father-in-law-ntrs-mass-appeal-808231-1995-09-30|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091410/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19950930-victorious-chandrababu-naidu-will-have-to-reckon-with-father-in-law-ntrs-mass-appeal-808231-1995-09-30|archive-date=27 March 2019|access-date=8 July 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Reuters]]'', Rama Rao compared himself to [[Shah Jahan]], a 17th-century Mughal emperor who was imprisoned by his son, and predicted that he would gain his revenge against what he called "the backstabbers" in his family, especially his son-in-law and successor, Naidu.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html |title=N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics |last=Burns |first=John F. |date=19 January 1996 |work=The New York Times|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321215552/https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html |archive-date=21 March 2021 }}</ref>


In July 1999, Naidu launched the ''Deepam'' ({{Translation|lamp}}) scheme to provide [[Liquefied petroleum gas|LPG]] cooking gas connections to rural women, with a budget of {{INRConvert|100|c|year=1999}}. The central government agreed to provide one million LPG connections via this scheme.<ref name=":5" />
=== Legislative career (1989–1995) ===
In the [[1989 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|1989 assembly election]], Naidu contested from [[Kuppam (Assembly constituency)|Kuppam constituency]] as a TDP candidate and won by 5,000 votes. INC, however, had regained power in the election so Naidu had to sit in the opposition.<ref name="HT2" /> Rama Rao appointed him as a coordinator of the TDP,<ref>{{Cite web |last=D. P. |first=Satish |date=10 February 2019 |title=Can Shrewd Chandrababu Naidu, Who 'Hijacked' TDP from Father-in-law, Win Another 'Do or Die' Battle? |url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/can-a-shrewd-and-calculative-chandrababu-naidu-win-yet-another-do-or-die-battle-2026537.html |access-date=24 June 2021 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> in which capacity he handled the party's role of the main opposition in the assembly which won him wide appreciation from both the party and the public. His role during this phase, both inside the Legislative Assembly and outside, was a critical factor for the subsequent success of the party.<ref name="HT2" />


== Second term as Chief Minister (1999–2004) ==
Naidu won the 1994 elections from Kuppam constituency. He became the Finance and Revenue Minister in [[Third N. T. Rama Rao ministry|N. T. Rama Rao's ministry]].<ref name="HT2" />
[[File:Textile Consultancy.JPG|alt=Chandrababu naidu with factory workers in textile industry|thumb| Naidu speaking with workers in a textile factory]]
TDP, led by Naidu, won a majority in the state legislature, with [[1999 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|185 of 294 seats]] in the Assembly and 29 of 42 seats in the Parliament in the [[1999 Indian general election|1999 general election]], making it the second-largest party in the BJP-led [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA coalition government]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.in/andhra-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/1999-election-results.html|title=Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results in 1999|website=www.elections.in|access-date=13 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120125511/https://www.elections.in/andhra-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/1999-election-results.html|archive-date=20 January 2021}}</ref>


'''Janmabhoomi Programme'''
=== First term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1995–1999) ===
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On 1 September 1995, Naidu came to power as the Chief Minister by organising a coup against Rama Rao.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Menon |first=Amarnath K. |date=30 September 1995 |title=Victorious Chandrababu Naidu will have to reckon with father-in-law NTR's mass appeal |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19950930-victorious-chandrababu-naidu-will-have-to-reckon-with-father-in-law-ntrs-mass-appeal-808231-1995-09-30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091410/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19950930-victorious-chandrababu-naidu-will-have-to-reckon-with-father-in-law-ntrs-mass-appeal-808231-1995-09-30 |archive-date=27 March 2019 |access-date=8 July 2021 |website=India Today}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Reuters]]'', Rama Rao compared himself to [[Shah Jahan]], a 17th-century Mughal emperor who was imprisoned by his son, and predicted that he would gain his revenge against what he called "the backstabbers" in his family, especially his son-in-law and successor, Naidu.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burns |first=John F. |date=19 January 1996 |title=N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321215552/https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/19/world/n-t-rama-rao-72-is-dead-star-status-infused-his-politics.html |archive-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>


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=== Second term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh(1999–2004) ===
Naidu launched the Janmabhoomi (birthplace) Programme in February 1996. The main aim was to involve people in the reconstruction and revitalisation of the society. The programme works at a micro level, planning to identify people-represented problems through [[Gram sabha|Gram Sabha]] discussions by regional officers, especially in villages, and to send project proposals for the government to work on. The core concentrated areas are [[community service|community work]], primary school education, drinking water, health and hospitals, family welfare, and environmental protection through watershed and joint forest management activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/24772/cyberbabu-of-hyderabad/|title=CYBERBABU OF HYDERABAD - India Environment Portal {{!}} News, reports, documents, blogs, data, analysis on environment & development {{!}} India, South Asia|website=www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in|access-date=21 January 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116101917/http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/24772/cyberbabu-of-hyderabad/|archive-date=16 January 2020}}</ref>
[[File:Textile_Consultancy.JPG|alt=Chandrababu naidu with factory workers in textile industry|thumb|Naidu speaking with workers in a textile factory]]
 
TDP, led by Naidu, won a majority in the state legislature, with [[1999 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|185 of 294 seats]] in the Assembly and 29 of 42 seats in the Parliament in the [[1999 Indian general election|1999 general election]], making it the second-largest party in the BJP-led [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA coalition government]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results in 1999 |url=https://www.elections.in/andhra-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/1999-election-results.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120125511/https://www.elections.in/andhra-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/1999-election-results.html |archive-date=20 January 2021 |access-date=13 February 2020 |website=www.elections.in}}</ref>[[File:Chandrababu with Clinton.jpg|thumb|alt=Dark-haired man giving gifts to grey-haired man|Naidu greeting [[Bill Clinton]] in 2000]][[File:Mr.Naidu with students..jpg|thumb|alt=Middle-aged man listening to two younger men|Naidu in discussion with students as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh|right]]
From 1997 onward, the 'Clean and Green Campaign' was initiated where school students and teachers participated in institutional and household plantation with government employees. A total of 46 million trees in the [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]] state were planted. About 3,906,835 people participated in sanitation work, with 1,438,850 persons engaged to remove garbage and 40,921,447 people participated in health awareness rallies. The Naidu idea was to make every habitation and municipal ward 'clean and green' and it was one of the largest and most successful events organised by his government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/71133/10/10_chapter%203.pdf|title=Janmabhoomi programme details and participation|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref>
 
His government started the "self help groups" (SHG) such as water user associations, Vanasamrakshana Samities, Rythu Mithra Groups, CMEY Groups, School Education Committees, and promoted the 'Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas' (DWCRA) where each group had 15-20 female members and chose a leader who conducted group meetings. The main purpose was to offer [[microfinance]] through government and bank-linkage that would help rural women to start income generating activities, know about their rights, and the importance of education. The Naidu government distributed two [[lakh]] (two-hundred-thousand) bicycles to the girls who joined the government high schools as part of women empowerment initiative.<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/1999/jul/10ap.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT: AP CM launches subsidised LPG Deepam scheme|date=10 July 1999|work=rediff.com|access-date=10 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110418051558/http://www.rediff.com:80/news/1999/jul/10ap.htm|archive-date=18 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://14.139.116.20:8080/jspui/bitstream/10603/71369/12/12_chapter%205.pdf|title=Reforms in participatory governance|access-date=10 March 2020}}{{Dead link|date=July 2021}}</ref>
 
'''Dial your Chief minister'''
 
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''Prajalato Mukhyamantri'' (Chief Minister with People) Phone is a programme that encourages open dialogue between the chief minister and the common people of Andhra Pradesh state. There is a [[live broadcast]] every Monday, on both [[Doordarshan]] and All India Radio (AIR) where Naidu interacts with the callers directly to know their issues and address them. The live show is conducted in two sessions: in the first session, there is a discussion with vice-chancellors, academicians, and writers and in the second session, there is interaction with the people. Naidu was described as "a leader, who mingled with the masses after shedding his official status and time as Chief Minister." The innovative program found acceptance in the country's information and broadcasting systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Intellectuals-to-feature-in-Dial-your-CM/articleshow/45304730.cms|title=Intellectuals to feature in 'Dial-your-CM' {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|date=4 May 2003|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 January 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408112942/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Intellectuals-to-feature-in-Dial-your-CM/articleshow/45304730.cms|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref>
 
'''Rythu Bazaar (farmers market)'''
 
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''Rythu Bazaar'' was launched by Naidu on 26 January 1999 with the objective to control the skyrocketing prices of fruits and vegetables. Under this program, farmers were encouraged to sell their produce directly to the consumers and in the process, eliminate the middleman. In the first phase itself, the program succeeded and reached various towns. Prices were down by 70 to 75 percent, and it benefited both the farmers and the direct consumers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/124048/15/15_chapter%205.pdf|title=Rythu Bazaar scheme Launched the Government of Andhra Pradesh|last=Rythu Bazaar|first=January 1999}}</ref>
 
'''E-governance'''
 
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With the intention of bringing [[e-governance]] to the citizens, Naidu launched [[Mee Seva (Andhra Pradesh)|e-Seva]] centers in 2001 for paperless and speedy delivery of results to applicants. These e-Seva centers were one-stop solutions providing all government information and services online such as utility bills, banking services, issuing birth and death certificates, written test for drivers licence, government orders, and APSRTC tours and travel operators booking.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/110-civic-bodies-to-have-e-Seva-centres/articleshow/20206985.cms|title=110 civic bodies to have e-Seva centres {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|date=26 August 2002|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=16 January 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408113127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/110-civic-bodies-to-have-e-Seva-centres/articleshow/20206985.cms|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref> The government introduced an outsourcing employee system where government-related services are done under a contract agreement and after a certain time, they are declared as permanent government employees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geospatialworld.net/news/naidu-on-mission-to-e-enable-rural-masses/|title=Naidu on mission to e-enable rural masses|date=5 January 2002|website=Geospatial World|language=en-US|access-date=12 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408113336/https://www.geospatialworld.net/news/naidu-on-mission-to-e-enable-rural-masses/|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref>
 
'''Vision 2020'''
 
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In 1999, Naidu produced a [[vision statement]] called "Andhra Pradesh Vision 2020" that outlined various goals and objectives to be achieved by 2020.  It was prepared in collaboration with US consultants, [[McKinsey & Company]], who proposed the following:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/21042/8/08_chapter%202.pdf|title=Naidu's Developmental Programme and Vision 2020}}</ref>
 
* Poverty must be eradicated. Support the elderly and children, those who really need help.
* The people should be given the opportunity to live a healthy life along with practice and income.
* Small families should be encouraged for a healthy and prosperous society.
* Provide a happy life for little girls. They should be given the opportunity to use their energy 100 percent.
*Safeguard its environment and make its cities and villages clean, green and safe to live in.
*Enable small entrepreneurs and young professionals to make startups and build thriving industries and services business.
* Women and girls need to be empowered and supported to compete equally with men in society and in the economy.
* People should be provided with resources such as investments and infrastructure. These can transform their future.
* New techniques in agriculture, upmarket services, and innovations for quality produce should be promoted.
* The government should be transparent, accountable and responsive.
* The people's voice should be heard loud and clear during the rule.
 
After returning as Chief Minister in 2014, Naidu updated the document to version 2.0, titled ''Sunrise AP Vision 2029''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apvision.ap.gov.in/vision2.0.php|title=AP Vision 2029|website=apvision.ap.gov.in|access-date=20 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/naidu-releases-draft-of-sunrise-ap-vision-2029-document-694813-2016-09-28|title=Naidu releases draft of Sunrise AP Vision 2029 document|date=28 September 2016|author=P. T. I.|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=20 January 2020}}</ref>
[[File:Chandrababu with Clinton.jpg|thumb|alt=Dark-haired man giving gifts to grey-haired man|Naidu greeting [[Bill Clinton]] in 2000]]
 
'''Other activities'''
 
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In 2000, both [[Bill Clinton]] ([[President of the United States]]) and [[Tony Blair]] ([[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]]) visited Hyderabad and met with Naidu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/static/html/fl1707/17070040.htm|title=Bill Clinton Yatra And visit to Hyderabad at Hitec City in 2000 Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu|website=frontline.thehindu.com}}</ref> [[Bobby Ghosh]] of the American news magazine, [[Time (magazine)|Time]] commented, "In just five years, he has turned an impoverished, rural backwater place into India's new information-technology hub",<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2053726,00.html|title=Andhra's Vote Is a Test for Reform Development -Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu|last=RAHMAN|first=MASEEH|date=13 September 1999|magazine=Time|access-date=21 January 2020|language=en-US|issn=0040-781X|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715153130/http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2053726,00.html|archive-date=15 July 2019}}</ref> and the magazine named Naidu, 'South Asian of the Year'.<ref name="articles.cnn.com">{{Cite news|last=Ghosh|first=Aparisim|url=http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/asiabuzz/9912/30/sd/|title=South Asian of the Year: Chandrababu Naidu|date=31 December 1999|access-date=16 January 2012|publisher=TIME Asia}}</ref>
 
'''Investment policy'''
 
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In way of investments and attractive incentives, the Naidu government won the honour of best tourism performing state with about 24% in all national tourist arrivals, record international aircraft movements, and occupancy raised by 100% in the same year. This led to employment generation direct and indirectly for 37.7 lakhs people raised by 12% in the hotel and hospitality industry, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, cabs and transportation, travel trade and booking services and bagged 6 tourism awards for excellence out of 14 categories at the national level.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cgg.gov.in/core/uploads/2017/07/Good-Governance-initiatives-in-AP-2003.pdf|title=Good-Governance-initiatives-in-AP-2003}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whereabouts.in/chandrababu-naidu-iato-love-affair-continues-as-andhra-readies-for-the-34th-iato-convention/|title=Chandrababu Naidu-IATO love affair continues|last=Mallick|first=Shayan|date=6 September 2018|website=Whereabouts|language=en-US|access-date=26 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226154057/https://www.whereabouts.in/chandrababu-naidu-iato-love-affair-continues-as-andhra-readies-for-the-34th-iato-convention/|archive-date=26 February 2020}}</ref>
 
=== Role in development of Hyderabad ===
 
==== HITEC City ====
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In November 1998, [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], then prime minister of India and Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the [[HITEC City]] (nickanamed Cyberabad) by opening the Cyber Towers, a landmark building in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Citation|title=వాజపేయి తో హైటెక్ సిటీ ప్రారంభం {{!}}{{!}} CYBER TOWERS HITECH CITY INAUGURATION BY AB, VAJPAYEE CHANDRABABU|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06sfGFCfUVM|language=en|access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref> In anticipation of the growth of technology in the future, his government also concentrated on providing infrastructure such as roads, safety and resilience, transportation, [[telecommunication]]s, IT parks and five-star hotels for the delegates' meetings and accommodation and the HITEX International Convention and Exhibition Center.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Confident steps|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/advertorial/article30221396.ece|access-date=14 January 2020|website=frontline.thehindu.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021085455/https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/advertorial/article30221396.ece|archive-date=21 October 2020}}</ref>
 
[[File:Cyber Towers Panorama (362493960).jpg|alt=Cyber Towers - A Landmark Building in Hyderabad|thumb|Cyber Towers at [[HITEC City]], a landmark building in [[Hyderabad]] was inaugurated during Naidu's tenure in 1998]]
 
Naidu once coined the slogan "Bye-bye [[Bangalore]], hello [[Hyderabad]]" to further this aim and his government allotted lands and laid the foundations for major IT parks such as [[L&T Technology Services|L&T Infocity Ascendas Park]], Cyber Gateway, [[Raheja Mindspace|Raheja Mindspace Madhapur IT Park]], and CyberPearl IT Park<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/hitech-city-to-get-cyber-pearl/60964/ |title=Hitech City To Get Cyber Pearl |date=11 October 2002 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US |access-date=14 January 2020|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224102926/https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/hitech-city-to-get-cyber-pearl/60964/ |archive-date=24 December 2019 }}</ref> to partake in the IT industry boom. Naidu, at a press conference, discussed his plan to develop the state of Andhra Pradesh by making the major cities showpieces for foreign investment, especially in "key sectors such as information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and various outsourcing services"<ref>{{Cite web|title=ASIANOW - TIME Asia {{!}} South Asian of the Year: Chandrababu Naidu {{!}} 12/30/99|url=http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/asiabuzz/9912/30/sd/|access-date=15 January 2020|website=edition.cnn.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220184358/http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/asiabuzz/9912/30/sd/|archive-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> and gave a brief PowerPoint presentation to [[Bill Gates]]<ref>{{Citation|title=Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and CM Chandrababu Naidu Relationship {{!}}{{!}} Special Story {{!}}{{!}} NTV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m3dQX6fYJs|language=en|access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref> that convinced him to establish [[Microsoft]] Corporation Research and Development (R&D) in Hyderabad, the company's second-largest research and development campus outside the United States, a significant milestone in Hyderabad's bid to become an information technology hub.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bill-gates-recalls-first-meeting-andhra-cm-naidu-20-years-ago-71793|title=Bill Gates recalls first meeting with Andhra CM Naidu 20 years ago|website=www.thenewsminute.com|access-date=12 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114112321/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bill-gates-recalls-first-meeting-andhra-cm-naidu-20-years-ago-71793|archive-date=14 January 2020}}</ref>
 
In 2001, the Naidu government declared the creation of the Cyberabad Development Authority (CDA) as a special enclave for the location of IT firms, research institutions and allied services around the existing HITEC City area in Hyderabad. Spread over an area of 52 km2, in the western periphery of the city covering the townships of [[Madhapur]], [[Gachibowli]], [[Kondapur, Ranga Reddy|Kondapur]], [[Manikonda]], and [[Nanakramguda]], CDA CDA was conceived as a self-contained enclave providing premium infrastructure, such as gated residential housing, intelligent buildings, shopping malls, and transport facilities among others.{{Sfn|Perera|Tang|2013}}
 
According to several national and international surveys, Hyderabad became an IT Hotspot of India in 2002 and Hyderabad became ranked number one in the city competitiveness compared of major cities in India to attract businesses.<ref>{{Cite web|title=rediff.com: Hyderabad best Indian ITES destinations 2002 Nasscom Survey|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2002/aug/12spec.htm|access-date=2 March 2020|website=www.rediff.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211023041/https://www.rediff.com/money/2002/aug/12spec.htm|archive-date=11 February 2021}}</ref> The economic reforms and new policy initiatives taken by the Naidu government in creating [[HITEC City]] provided a boost to Hyderabad's urbanisation and, with big tech industry jobs in hand, has increased consumer purchasing power, leading to massive [[Real estate economics|real estate]] developments, gated residential apartments, food and restaurants, intelligent business offices, cinema, and shopping malls in the area<ref>{{Cite web|title=What takes US presidents to Hyderabad?|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2006/mar/02bush53.htm|access-date=12 March 2020|website=www.rediff.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103063814/http://www.rediff.com:80/news/2006/mar/02bush53.htm|archive-date=3 November 2018}}</ref> and Naidu's efforts to make HITEC City India's first and largest cybercity while today Cyberabad is a big technological project in Hyderabad, which emerged as the backbone of Telangana state's economy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rediff.com {{!}} Make 'New Economy' Cyberabad useful for 'infotech have-Nots': US President Bill Clinton {{!}} Business News|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2000/mar/24usprez.htm|access-date=12 March 2020|website=m.rediff.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408115240/https://www.rediff.com/money/2000/mar/24usprez.htm|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref> [[File:Mr.Naidu with students..jpg|thumb|alt=Middle-aged man listening to two younger men|Naidu in discussion with students as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh|right]]
 
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in 1999, Naidu established the Pharma City, an original, state-of-the-art biotechnology park in the country to the north of Hyderabad and promoted [[Genome Valley]]<ref>{{Cite web|title="I want AP to be No.1 in biotech" -AP CM Chandrababu Naidu|url=https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/73/1783/i-want-ap-to-be-no-1-in-biotech.html|access-date=1 July 2020|website=www.biospectrumindia.com|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107135245/https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/73/1783/i-want-ap-to-be-no-1-in-biotech.html|archive-date=7 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Andhra Pradesh Biotechnology Policy: 2001|url=https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Andhra-Pradesh-Biotechnology-Policy-2001|access-date=1 July 2020|website=www.projectstoday.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701133430/https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Andhra-Pradesh-Biotechnology-Policy-2001|archive-date=1 July 2020}}</ref> to leading multinational pharmaceutical companies like [[Novartis|Novartis Pharma India]], [[Shantha Biotechnics]], [[Bharat Biotech]], [[Biocon]], [[Biological E. Limited]], Jupiter Biosciences, and also requested other global IT companies like [[IBM]], [[Dell]], [[HSBC]], [[Oracle Corporation]] to move to Hyderabad, making presentations to global CEOs and convincing them to invest and establish offices in Hyderabad.<ref name="ia.rediff.com" /><ref>Biswas, Soutik (7 September 1998) [http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?206141 Reinventing Chief Ministership]. www.outlookindia.com. Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref>
 
==== Rajiv Gandhi International Airport ====
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[[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] (Shamshabad Airport) is an initiative of Chief Minister Naidu.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=GMR Group Chairman Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao {{!}} Open Heart With RK {{!}} Full Episode {{!}} ABN Telugu|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyafL8uUvP0|language=en|access-date=29 March 2021}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> When Hyderabad was attracting global investments the then operating Begumpet Airport was unable to handle air traffic. To promote the planned development of the area around the international airport, the Naidu government declared a special development area and called it as Hyderabad Airport Development Authority (HADA). Naidu led government acquired 5,495 acres of land for the airport in 2003.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The airport was built on public private partnership basis, where only land is provided by the government, but entire construction cost and planning  has to be taken care by [[Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao|Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (GMR Group)]] and [[Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad]] in exchange of 76% stake in airport.<ref name=":0" /> The land lease and state share holder agreement was completed in 2003.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=GMR Journey over the years|url=https://www.hyderabad.aero/milestones-hial.aspx|access-date=29 March 2021|website=www.hyderabad.aero}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Central concession agreement was signed by Dr.Manmohan Singh in December 2004. The airport construction has started and completed between 2005 and 2008 by GMR.
 
'''Other Infrastructure'''
 
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In 2003, [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System]], which began construction in 2001,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/2-railway-projects-to-start-today/articleshow/1393411575.cms|title=2 railway projects to start today|date=1 November 2001|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=28 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023220121/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/2-railway-projects-to-start-today/articleshow/1393411575.cms|archive-date=23 October 2020}}</ref> was opened to the public under the Naidu Government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/MMTS-becomes-a-reality/articleshow/123291.cms|title=MMTS becomes a reality {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|date=10 August 2003|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=28 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208101547/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/MMTS-becomes-a-reality/articleshow/123291.cms|archive-date=8 December 2020}}</ref> A joint venture between the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] and the [[South Central Railway]], The Phase-I was flagged off with the first MMTS train at [[Secunderabad railway station]] by the Deputy Prime Minister [[L. K. Advani]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Advani-flags-off-Hyderabad-MMTS/articleshow/122771.cms|title=Advani flags off Hyderabad MMTS |date=9 August 2003|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=28 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119065734/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Advani-flags-off-Hyderabad-MMTS/articleshow/122771.cms|archive-date=19 November 2020}}</ref> while Naidu inaugurated its second leg.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bureau|first=Our Regional|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-4-500-crore-mmts-project-report-under-way-104021601086_1.html|title=Rs 4,500-crore MMTS project report under way|date=16 February 2004|work=Business Standard India|access-date=28 February 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228164533/https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-4-500-crore-mmts-project-report-under-way-104021601086_1.html|archive-date=28 February 2020}}</ref> Over an operational length of 43&nbsp;km, spanning 26 stations, the system operates over three major routes, [[Falaknuma–Lingampalli route|Falaknuma–Lingampalli]], [[Hyderabad–Falaknuma route|Hyderabad–Falaknuma]] and [[Hyderabad–Lingampalli route|Hyderabad–Lingampalli]].


=== Assassination attempt ===
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On 1 October 2003, Naidu survived a [[land mine]] blast by [[People's War Group]] (PWG) near [[Alipiri]] tollgate, within the vicinity of Alipiri police station.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atjtr5qF3V0|title=Live Footage of Bomb Blast on AP CM Chandrababu Naidu|date=1 May 2019|last=|first=|language=en|publisher=YouTube|access-date=24 October 2003|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/Atjtr5qF3V0|archive-date=7 November 2021|url-status=live|pages=}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=S.|first=Nagesh Kumar|date=24 October 2003|title=A blast and its shock|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30219569.ece|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404210929/https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30219569.ece|archive-date=4 April 2021|access-date=15 January 2022|website=[[Frontline (magazine)|Frontline]]|language=en}}</ref> A total of 17 [[claymore mines]] were planted, of which 9 exploded.
On 1 October 2003, Naidu survived a [[land mine]] blast by [[People's War Group]] (PWG) near [[Alipiri]] tollgate, within the vicinity of Alipiri police station. A total of 17 [[claymore mines]] were planted, of which 9 exploded. Naidu lost consciousness upon the blast, but escaped death with a fractured [[collarbone]]. The blast occurred at 16:12 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] when Naidu was travelling in a convoy to the [[Venkateswara Temple]] in the Tirumala for the annual [[Brahmotsavam|Brahmotsavam festival]]. State Information Minister [[Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy]], TDP MLAs [[Chadalawada Krishnamurthy]] and R. Rajasekhara Reddy were among the injured.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atjtr5qF3V0|title=Live Footage of Bomb Blast on AP CM Chandrababu Naidu|date=1 May 2019|last=|first=|language=en|publisher=YouTube|access-date=24 October 2003|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/Atjtr5qF3V0|archive-date=7 November 2021|url-status=live|pages=}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=S.|first=Nagesh Kumar|date=24 October 2003|title=A blast and its shock|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30219569.ece|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404210929/https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30219569.ece|archive-date=4 April 2021|access-date=15 January 2022|website=[[Frontline (magazine)|Frontline]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web|last=Choudhury|first=Savitri|date=13 October 2003|title=Red Blisters|url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/red-blisters/221706|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115171828/https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/red-blisters/221706|archive-date=15 January 2018|access-date=15 January 2022|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]}}</ref>
 
The assassination attempt has uncovered failures in the security of Naidu.<ref name=":12" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Syed|first=Amin Jafri|date=2 October 2003|title=Attack on Chandrababu lays bare glaring security lapses|work=[[Rediff.com]]|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/oct/02ap7.htm|url-status=live|access-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421002308/https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/oct/02ap7.htm|archive-date=21 April 2019}}</ref> The police deflected the fault saying they were not equipped with the technology to detect claymore mines. Post the incident, Chittoor district's [[Superintendent of police (India)|superintendent of police]] was suspended, while the [[district Collector]], [[deputy inspector general of police]] of Anantapur Range and the chief of intelligence were among those who were transferred from their posts. The police were criticised for not improving security after a similar assassination attempt in 1998 by PWG, where claymore mines were placed to target Naidu in [[Karimnagar district]]. The mines were detected in time. However, PWG exploded the mines anyway injuring the policemen that were present at the site. Naidu's government was criticised for losing control over bureaucracy and the police. <ref name=":12" /><ref name=":13" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Syed|first=Amin Jafri|date=9 October 2003|title=AP intelligence chief shifted|work=[[Rediff.com]]|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/oct/09ap1.htm|url-status=live|access-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609224327/http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/oct/09ap1.htm|archive-date=9 June 2016}}</ref>
 
== Leader of the opposition (2004–2014) ==
 
=== 2004 election defeat ===
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The [[Telugu Desam Party]] failed to retain power after two successive wins, losing to the [[Indian National Congress]] after winning only 47 of 294 seats in the state assembly and five of 42 in the Lok Sabha. While many of his ministers lost, Naidu won decisively in [[Kuppam]] and the loss was due to the government prioritising agriculture and farmers less in the annual budget than industrialisation and IT service-based improvements.<ref>{{Cite web|title=It's Ctrl + Alt + Del for Chandrababu|url=https://www.rediff.com/election/2004/may/11ap7.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503113502/http://www.rediff.com:80/election/2004/may/11ap7.htm|archive-date=3 May 2017|access-date=16 January 2020|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>
 
=== 2009 election defeat ===
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The TDP formed the Grand Alliance with support from the [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi|TRS]] Party who pitched for a separate state of Telangana, but Naidu lost to the Indian National Congress. Naidu's party won only 92 of 294 seats in the state assembly and 6 of 42 in the Lok Sabha.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TRS joins TDP-led Grand Alliance in Andhra|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2009/jan/31trs-joins-tdp-led-grand-alliance-in-andhra.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906070038/http://www.rediff.com:80/news/2009/jan/31trs-joins-tdp-led-grand-alliance-in-andhra.htm|archive-date=6 September 2013|access-date=12 March 2020|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref>
 
== Third term as Chief Minister (2014–2019) ==
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) alliance with the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and [[Jana Sena Party]] returned to power in [[Andhra Pradesh]] state, winning 102 seats out of 175 seats.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://deccan-journal.com/content/election-results-2014-chandrababu-naidu%E2%80%99s-tdp-sweeps-andhra-102-seats-out-175 |title=Election results from 2014: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP sweeps Andhra with 102 seats out of 175 |work=deccan-journal.com}}</ref> Naidu led the TDP to an outright majority. Naidu took oath as the first Chief Minister of the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh at [[Mangalagiri]] on the grounds of [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]] near [[Guntur]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://deccan-journal.com/content/cbn-take-oath-june-8th | title=CBN to take oath on June 8th | newspaper=Deccan Journal| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714011154/http://deccan-journal.com/content/cbn-take-oath-june-8th | archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref>
 
=== Welfare schemes ===
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During the third term as the chief minister, Naidu's government has taken up several welfare schemes, some of which include ''NTR Bharosa'', bike ambulances, ''Mukhyamantri Yuvanestham'' and ''Pasupu Kumkuma''.
 
''NTR Bharosa'' scheme ({{Translation|[[N. T. Rama Rao|NTR]]'s assurance}}), started in January 2015, aims to provide pension of {{INR|1000|link=yes}} per month to more than 40 lakh people who are in their old age, widow, physically challenged, [[toddy tappers]] and weavers.<ref>{{Cite news|date=3 January 2015|title=Andhra Pradesh to distribute pensions under NTR Bharosa scheme from January 5|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-to-distribute-pensions-under-ntr-bharosa-scheme-from-january-5/articleshow/45744241.cms|access-date=18 July 2021}}</ref><ref name=":8" /> In 2017, people afflicted with [[chronic kidney disease]] were given pension under this scheme.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2 September 2017|title=CKD patients to get ₹2,500 as pension|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ckd-patients-to-get-2500-as-pension/article19612596.ece|access-date=18 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In January 2019, Naidu increased the pension to {{INR|2000|link=yes}}.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|date=12 January 2019|title=Sankranti gift: Andhra CM Naidu doubles pension for the aged, widows|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/jan/12/sankranti-gift-naidu-doubles-pension-for-the-aged-widows-1924050.html|access-date=18 July 2021}}</ref> The succeeding YSRCP government, which won the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2019 elections]], has renamed it to ''YSR Pension Kanuka'' scheme ({{Translation|[[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy|YSR]]'s gift of pension}}) and incremented the pension disbursed to {{INR|2250|link=yes}}.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Talari|first=Yadedya|date=31 May 2019|title=YS Jagan's government issue GO on YSR pension scheme|work=The Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/ys-jagans-government-issue-go-on-ysr-pension-scheme-533938|access-date=18 July 2021}}</ref>
 
In March 2018, Naidu's government introduced bike ambulances.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CM Naidu flags off feeder ambulances to cater remote tribal areas|url=https://www.aninews.in/videos/national/cm-naidu-flags-feeder-ambulances-cater-remote-areas/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322160549/https://www.aninews.in/videos/national/cm-naidu-flags-feeder-ambulances-cater-remote-areas/|archive-date=22 March 2020|access-date=22 March 2020|website=www.aninews.in|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=3 July 2018|title=Andhra's 'feeder ambulances' are delivering medical services to remote areas|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/andhras-feeder-ambulances-are-delivering-medical-services-remote-areas-84135|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322154520/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/andhras-feeder-ambulances-are-delivering-medical-services-remote-areas-84135|archive-date=22 March 2020|access-date=19 July 2021|website=The News Minute}}</ref> These ambulances provide medical care in the remotest parts of the state where these vehicles transport patients who require emergency care from the interiors of the forest to roads, especially in areas inaccessible by regular ambulances.<ref name=":10">{{Cite news|last=Rao|first=K. Srinivasa|date=13 October 2018|title=Medics on mobikes provide SOS service for remote villages in Andhra Pradesh|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/medics-on-mobikes-provide-sos-service-for-remote-villages-in-andhra-pradesh/article25216286.ece|url-status=live|access-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109020912/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/medics-on-mobikes-provide-sos-service-for-remote-villages-in-andhra-pradesh/article25216286.ece|archive-date=9 November 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> This has been a boon in the tribal areas where the access by road is limited.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Murali|first=S.|date=12 May 2018|title=Bike ambulances a boon for Chenchus|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bike-ambulances-a-boon-for-chenchus/article23858412.ece|url-status=live|access-date=22 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109042918/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bike-ambulances-a-boon-for-chenchus/article23858412.ece|archive-date=9 November 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> Naidu was the Minister of Medical and Health at that time.<ref name=":10" />
 
''Mukhyamantri Yuvanestham'' ({{Translation|Chief minister is youth's friend}}), which aims to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth, was launched in October 2018.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|date=3 October 2018|title='Mukhyamantri Yuvanestham' not political stunt, but career platform for youth: Andhra CM|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/oct/03/mukhyamantri-yuvanestham-not-political-stunt-but-career-platform-for-youth-andhra-cm-1880350.html|access-date=18 July 2021}}</ref> The succeeding YSRCP government has discontinued the scheme.<ref>{{Cite news|date=3 July 2019|title=Jagan urged to revive 'Yuvanestham'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jagan-urged-to-revive-yuvanestham/article28265633.ece|access-date=18 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
''Pasupu Kumkuma'' ({{Translation|[[Turmeric]] and [[Kumkuma]]}}), a welfare scheme aimed to provide financial help to women in self-help groups, is launched in February 2019. Under the scheme, each beneficiary would be provided {{INR|10000|link=yes}} and a smartphone. In April, in response to a petition filed in Delhi High Court, the Election Commission of India has stated that the money transfer under the scheme does not violate the election code setup for the 2019 elections.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|last=Chopra|first=Ritika|date=5 April 2019|title='Pasupu Kumkuma': Andhra govt scheme for women gets EC nod|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pasupu-kumkuma-andhra-govt-scheme-for-women-gets-ec-nod-5659477/|access-date=18 July 2021}}</ref>
 
=== Foundation of Amaravati ===
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The foundation for the city was laid at ''Uddandarayunipalem'' on 22 October 2015. The [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Narendra Modi]], Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the [[Vice-President of India]] and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha [[Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu]]; then Governor [[E. S. L. Narasimhan]]; the Japanese minister for economy trade and industry, [[Yōsuke Takagi]]; and the Singaporean Minister for Trade and Industry, [[S. Iswaran]]; laid the foundation for the city.<ref name="foundation">{{Citation |title=Thousands descend on Andhra village Uddandarayunipalem to watch history in making |date=22 October 2015 |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/thousands-descend-on-andhra-village-uddandarayunipalem-to-watch-history-in-making/articleshow/49491280.cms |work=Economic Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025023118/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/thousands-descend-on-andhra-village-uddandarayunipalem-to-watch-history-in-making/articleshow/49491280.cms |access-date=7 December 2019 |archive-date=25 October 2015}}</ref>[[File:Chandrababu Naidu during a meeting at Secretariat, Amaravati.jpg|alt=Chandrababu Naidu during a meeting at Secretariat, Amaravati|thumb| Naidu during a meeting at Secretariat, [[Amaravati]]]]
At a summit, Naidu said his ambition was to make Amaravati one of the happiest cities, encompassing the highest standards of livability and infrastructure with a thriving economic environment.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sarma |first1=Ch R. S. |title=Amaravati will be developed as the happiest city in the world: Andhra CM |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/amaravati-will-be-developed-as-the-happiest-city-in-the-world-andhra-cm/article23492961.ece |access-date=8 April 2020 |work=@businessline |date=10 April 2018 |language=en|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408115723/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/amaravati-will-be-developed-as-the-happiest-city-in-the-world-andhra-cm/article23492961.ece |archive-date=8 April 2021 }}</ref> Amaravati is based on trust and partnership with no single cash transaction between farmers and government in an agreement of returnable developed plots. It is the world's largest successful voluntary land pooling, with 27,956 farmers offering 33,920 acres within three months, launching the project. The Land Pooling Scheme is now widely acknowledged as a global best practice without any land agitation from local people taken by Naidu's government.<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Farmers offer 33,000 acre land for Andhra capital at Amravati |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/farmers-offer-33000-acre-land-for-andhra-capital-at-amravati/article9729845.ece |access-date=8 April 2020 |work=@businessline |date=18 June 2017 |language=en|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028025517/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/farmers-offer-33000-acre-land-for-andhra-capital-at-amravati/article9729845.ece |archive-date=28 October 2020 }}</ref>


=== Irrigation projects ===
=== 2004 and 2009 elections ===
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Farmers and majortiy sections of people got fed up with Chandrababu Naidu for mainly concentrated  on IT policies and not on agriculture.<ref>{{Cite web|title=It's Ctrl + Alt + Del for Chandrababu|url=https://www.rediff.com/election/2004/may/11ap7.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503113502/http://www.rediff.com:80/election/2004/may/11ap7.htm|archive-date=3 May 2017|access-date=16 January 2020|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> Chandrababu Naidu after the assassination attempt on him, dissolved the assembly and went for early elections but he suffered a major backlash and lost as Chief Minister as he did not consider [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy|Y.S.R]] padayatra seriously. He won only 47 seats out of the total 294 assembly segments and 5 of 42 in the Lok Sabha.<ref name="A popular backlash">{{Cite web |date=2004-06-03 |title=A popular backlash |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30222893.ece |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=frontline.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> This was a humiliating and never before seen defeat then for him and also Telugu Desam Party.<ref name="A popular backlash" />
[[File:Pattiseema .jpg|alt=Andhra Pradesh CM N.ChandraBabu Naidu during trial run at Pattiseema|thumb| Naidu during a trial run at [[Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project]], West Godavari district]]
During this tenure, Naidu inaugurated Godavari–Krishna river interlink in September 2015, which became the country's first [[Indian rivers interlinking project|rivers interlinking project]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 September 2015|title=Krishna meets Godavari: Andhra govt completes historic inter-linking of rivers|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/krishna-meets-godavari-andhra-govt-completes-historic-inter-linking-of-rivers-2436088.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221002906/https://www.firstpost.com/india/krishna-meets-godavari-andhra-govt-completes-historic-inter-linking-of-rivers-2436088.html|archive-date=21 February 2021|access-date=22 July 2021|website=Firstpost}}</ref> It is named as ''Pavitra Sangam'' ({{Translation|holy confluence}}) and drains [[Godavari River|Godavari river]]'s flood water into [[Krishna River|Krishna river]] {{Convert|174|km|abbr=on}} away at [[Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna district|Ibrahimpatnam]] near Vijayawada. [[Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project]] lifts the water from Godavari river and pumps into Polavaram right canal, which carries it and merges into Krishna river.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 September 2015|title=Emotional Naidu flags off 'pavitra sangam'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/emotional-naidu-flags-off-pavitra-sangam/articleshow/48992956.cms|url-status=live|access-date=22 July 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Pattiseema project, was developed within a year, between March 2015 and March 2016. The first pump was inaugurated in September 2015, completing the connection of Godavari with Krishna. The project entered [[Limca Book of Records]] as the "first and fastest such irrigation project in the country to be completed in time, without any budget enhancements".<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 March 2017|title=Linking Krishna and Godavari, Andhra's Pattiseema scheme enters Limca Book of Records|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/linking-krishna-and-godavari-andhra-s-pattiseema-scheme-enters-limca-book-records-59267|url-status=live|access-date=22 July 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India]] found irregularities with the Pattiseema project in its audit report. In the report, released during an [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Assembly]] session in March 2017, it criticised the government of awarding the project's contract more than 20% excess over the estimated value and slammed the government for improper planning.<ref>{{Cite news|date=31 March 2017|title=CAG slams Andhra govt for 'irregularities' in Pattiseema Irrigation Scheme|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/310317/cag-slams-andhra-govt-for-irregularities-in-pattiseema-irrigation-scheme.html|access-date=25 July 2021}}</ref> The location of Pavitra Sangam is being developed with infrastructure required to promote tourism.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 August 2017|title=Water sports to be developed at Pavitra Sangamam|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-08-04/Water-sports-to-be-developed-at-Pavitra-Sangamam/316630|url-status=live|access-date=22 July 2021|website=The Hans India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=16 April 2018|title=Permanent structures at Pavitra Sangamam in Vijayawada|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2018/apr/16/permanent-structures-at-pavitra-sangamam-in-vijayawada-1802098.html|url-status=live|access-date=22 July 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


In September 2015, Naidu inaugurated [[Thotapalli Barrage|Thotapalli irrigation project]], which he laid foundation in November 2003 when he was the chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh. The project, constructed on [[Nagavali River|Nagavali river]] for irrigational needs of Srikakulam district, was completed at a cost of {{INR|775 crores|link=yes}}, against an estimated cost of {{INR|450 crores|link=yes}} in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 September 2015|title=AP CM inaugurates Thotapalli 12 years after laying stone|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2015-09-11/AP-CM-inaugurates-Thotapalli-12-years-after-laying-stone/175482|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408120312/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2015-09-11/AP-CM-inaugurates-Thotapalli-12-years-after-laying-stone/175482|archive-date=8 April 2021|access-date=27 July 2021|website=The Hans India|language=en}}</ref>
Chandrababu Naidu who lost in 2004 Assembly elections got the same result again in [[2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2009 Assembly elections]]. He outlooked [[Chiranjeevi]] who formed new party [[Praja Rajyam Party]]  in hopes to create past  glory as [[Telugu Desam Party]] which results in splitting of votes. He formed a grand alliance with [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi|TRS Party]], which pitched for the separate state of Telangana and also with [[Communist Party of India|CPI]] and [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM]]. He and his party got 28% votes where as Congress got 34%. Chiranjeevi who got 18% joined congress without regret. Then Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy became the Chief Minister of the state again for the second time in 2009.


In August 2017, Naidu inaugurated the first phase of Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Scheme.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 August 2017|title=The first phase of Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Scheme completed|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/aug/14/the-first-phase-of-purushothapatnam-lift-irrigation-scheme-completed-1642881.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020173618/http://www.newindianexpress.com:80/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/aug/14/the-first-phase-of-purushothapatnam-lift-irrigation-scheme-completed-1642881.html|archive-date=20 October 2019|access-date=25 July 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The two-phased project aims to bring Godavari water into Yeleru reservoir, thereby serving the needs of East Godavari, Visakhapatnam and other northern districts of the state.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 March 2018|title=Andhra Pradesh government launches Purushottapatnam Lift Irrigation project to end water woes|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/mar/12/andhra-pradesh-government-launches-purushottapatnam-lift-irrigation-project-to-end-water-woes-1785781.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028194532/http://www.newindianexpress.com:80/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/mar/12/andhra-pradesh-government-launches-purushottapatnam-lift-irrigation-project-to-end-water-woes-1785781.html|archive-date=28 October 2019|access-date=25 July 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In January 2019, Naidu inaugurated the second phase of the project.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 January 2019|title=N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates lift irrigation scheme phase-II|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/050119/n-chandrababu-naidu-inaugurates-lift-irrigation-scheme-phase-ii.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108002927/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/050119/n-chandrababu-naidu-inaugurates-lift-irrigation-scheme-phase-ii.html|archive-date=8 November 2020|access-date=25 July 2021|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> The succeeding YSRCP government has reviewed the project and made modifications in February 2020, thereby resulting in a savings of more than {{INR|50 crores|link=yes}}.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 February 2020|title=Andhra Pradesh government approves Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Scheme deviation|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2020/feb/25/andhra-pradesh-government-approves-purushothapatnam-lift-irrigation-scheme-deviation-2108071.html|access-date=25 July 2021}}</ref>
=== Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2014-2019) ===
After the  bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh, Naidu and formed an alliance again with the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and [[Jana Sena Party]] and returned to power in [[Andhra Pradesh]] state, winning 102 seats out of 175 seats.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://deccan-journal.com/content/election-results-2014-chandrababu-naidu%E2%80%99s-tdp-sweeps-andhra-102-seats-out-175 |title=Election results from 2014: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP sweeps Andhra with 102 seats out of 175 |work=deccan-journal.com}}</ref> The inclusion of Bharatiya Janata Party in the alliance made people believe that the state may get developed due to the central government's support. This made TDP win an outright majority. Naidu took oath as the first Chief Minister of the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh at [[Mangalagiri]] on the grounds of [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]] near [[Guntur]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://deccan-journal.com/content/cbn-take-oath-june-8th | title=CBN to take oath on June 8th | newspaper=Deccan Journal| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714011154/http://deccan-journal.com/content/cbn-take-oath-june-8th | archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref> Naidu has won a number of awards, including IT Indian of the Millennium from ''[[India Today]]'', Business Person of the Year by ''[[The Economic Times]]'', South Asian of the Year from ''[[Time Asia]],'' Golden Peacock Award for leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation,<ref>{{Cite web |title=N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State, India receiving Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation - 2017 |url=http://goldenpeacockaward.com/leadershipawards/leadershipwinner22.html |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=goldenpeacockaward.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu receives 'Golden Peacock Award' in London |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-receives-golden-peacock-award-in-london/907553/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref> and membership in the [[World Economic Forum]]'s Dream Cabinet.<ref name="ia.rediff.com2">[http://ia.rediff.com/money/2004/may/12spec.htm Naidu, India's leading reformer]. Ia.rediff.com (12 May 2004). Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bradsher |first=Keith |date=27 December 2002 |title=A High-Tech Fix for One Corner of India |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/27/business/a-high-tech-fix-for-one-corner-of-india.html |url-status=live |access-date=11 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330145525/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/27/business/a-high-tech-fix-for-one-corner-of-india.html |archive-date=30 March 2021 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Naidu chaired the National IT Panel under the [[National Democratic Alliance (India)]] (NDA) government and was described as one of the "hidden seven" working wonders of the world by ''Profit'' ([[Oracle Corporation]]'s monthly magazine).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130927234111/http://hindu.com/2001/09/06/stories/0406201n.htm IT giant bowled over by Naidu]. The Hindu (6 September 2001). Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandrababu Naidu Haunts Bangalore Yet Again – The Economic Times |url=http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/news.nsf/(docid)/BAC56D6D26656370652569400067808C |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405022634/http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/news.nsf/(docid)/BAC56D6D26656370652569400067808C |archive-date=5 April 2012 |website=cscsarchive.org}}</ref> Naidu was offered an honorary professorship by US business school, the [[Kellogg School of Management]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=rediff.com US edition: Kellog prof to lead IT revolution in AP |url=https://m.rediff.com/us/2000/mar/03us2.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302071023/https://m.rediff.com/us/2000/mar/03us2.htm |archive-date=2 March 2020 |access-date=2 March 2020 |website=m.rediff.com}}</ref> He was the Chairman of National Task Force on Micro-irrigation from Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Report on micro-irrigation task force- Government of India, January 2004 |url=https://pmksy.gov.in/microirrigation/Archive/TaskForce_on_MicroIrrigation.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Micro-irrigation: Naidu's Taskforce Suggests Slew Of Measures - Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/microirrigation-naidu-s-taskforce-suggests-slew-of-measures/93216/ |access-date=22 March 2020 |website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> He was the head of 13-member Committee of Chief Ministers to promote digital payment systems and financial inclusion in India which was constituted by federal government in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuwad |first=Ahamad |date=30 November 2016 |title=Chandrababu Naidu to head panel of Chief Ministers to boost digital payment systems |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national-chandrababu-naidu-to-head-panel-of-chief-ministers-to-boost-digital-payment-systems-358938 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322150705/https://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national-chandrababu-naidu-to-head-panel-of-chief-ministers-to-boost-digital-payment-systems-358938 |archive-date=22 March 2020 |access-date=22 March 2020 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandrababu Naidu submits interim report on digitalisation |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-digitalisation-pm-modi-956928-2017-01-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814000046/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-digitalisation-pm-modi-956928-2017-01-24 |archive-date=14 August 2020 |access-date=22 March 2020 |website=www.indiatoday.in}}</ref>


In September 2017, Naidu inaugurated the Muchumarri Lift irrigation scheme.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 September 2017|title=Naidu releases water to HNSS approach canal|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-releases-water-to-hnss-approach-canal/article19646861.ece|access-date=27 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The project, originally sanctioned in 2007, lifts Krishna river water from [[Srisailam Reservoir]] near Muchumarri, Kurnool district, and pumps to [[Handri-Neeva]] project and [[K. C. Canal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu inaugurates Machumarri lift schemes, promises drought-proof state|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/sep/09/andhra-pradesh-cm-naidu-inaugurates-machumarri-lift-schemes-promises-drought-proof-state-1654504.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112110959/http://www.newindianexpress.com:80/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/sep/09/andhra-pradesh-cm-naidu-inaugurates-machumarri-lift-schemes-promises-drought-proof-state-1654504.html|archive-date=12 November 2017|access-date=16 January 2020|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite news|last=Patan|first=Afzal Babu|date=9 September 2017|title=Telangana objects to release of water to Muchumarri|work=The Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-09-09/Telangana-objects-to-release-of-water-to-Muchumarri/325158|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref> The Telangana government has raised objections over the project stating the drinking water crisis in its state was not addressed.<ref name=":11" />
==== 2015 Cash for Vote Scam ====
 
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In November 2018, Naidu laid foundation to Godavari–Penna rivers interlinking project at an estimated cost of {{INR|83796 crore|link=yes}} in five phases. The project aims to bring Godavari water to [[Penna River|Penna river]] through Krishna river.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ch. R. S.|first=Sarma|date=26 November 2018|title=Naidu launches Godavari-Penna linkage project; vows to make AP drought-proof|work=The Hindu Business Line|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/naidu-launches-godavari-penna-linkage-project-vows-to-make-ap-drought-proof/article25597917.ece|access-date=25 July 2021}}</ref> The project which was conceived several decades ago, once completed, would cater to the needs of drinking water and irrigation in [[Rayalaseema]] region.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Syed|first=Akbar|date=25 November 2018|title=Godavari-Penna rivers interlinking: Naidu to lay stone for the mega project on November 26|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/godavari-penna-rivers-interlinking-naidu-to-lay-stone-for-the-mega-project-on-november-26/articleshow/66797138.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218210938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/godavari-penna-rivers-interlinking-naidu-to-lay-stone-for-the-mega-project-on-november-26/articleshow/66797138.cms|archive-date=18 February 2020|access-date=25 July 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Irrigation experts raised questions over the project, asking how the project would sustain when there is not enough water.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 November 2018|title=Godavari-Penna linking termed unwise|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2018/nov/28/godavari-penna-linking-termed-unwise-1904324.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 July 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The construction work has started in February 2019, with a request from Naidu to complete the project within 12 months while the actual deadline was 24 months.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 February 2019|title=Vijayawada: Godavari-Penna interlinking works begin|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130219/vijayawada-godavari-penna-interlinking-works-begin.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 July 2021|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
 
Following the report by the Joint Inspection Committee setup in January 2019, the National Green Tribunal has issued a stay order in August and restricted the succeeding YSRCP government from operating the Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation project, Pattiseema project and halted the construction of Godavari–Penna rivers interlinking project, until it acquired environmental clearance.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 August 2021|title=NGT directs Jagan government to stop all lift irrigation projects in AP|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/aug/13/ngt-directs-jagan-government-to-stop-all-lift-irrigation-projects-in-ap-2018373.html|access-date=25 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=G.|first=Venkataramana Rao|date=1 June 2019|title=NGT stays A.P. project to link Godavari, Krishna and Penna|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ngt-stays-ap-project-to-link-godavari-krishna-and-penna/article27395392.ece|access-date=25 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=July 2021}}
 
=== Other projects ===
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Naidu laid foundation to [[Kurnool Airport]] in June 2017. Following the trial runs at the end of 2018, he has inaugurated the airport in January 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|date=31 December 2018|title=Trial run successful for Kurnool airport|work=Business Line|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/trial-run-successful-for-kurnool-airport/article25871842.ece|url-status=live|access-date=30 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227135916/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/trial-run-successful-for-kurnool-airport/article25871842.ece|archive-date=27 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=9 January 2019|title=Tourism boost for A.P. as Kurnool gets new airport|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tourism-boost-for-ap-as-kurnool-gets-new-airport/article25947882.ece|url-status=live|access-date=8 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108001213/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tourism-boost-for-ap-as-kurnool-gets-new-airport/article25947882.ece|archive-date=8 November 2020}}</ref> At this time, the runway and terminal buildings were constructed, however, works related to [[air traffic control]] were not completed. In March 2021, the airport is re-inaugurated by the succeeding Chief Minister [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] and commercial operations began.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 March 2021|title=First flight to land at Orvakal airport on March 28|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/first-flight-to-land-at-orvakal-airport-on-march-28/article34120502.ece|url-status=live|access-date=8 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210403184125/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/first-flight-to-land-at-orvakal-airport-on-march-28/article34120502.ece|archive-date=3 April 2021}}</ref><ref name=":22">{{Cite news|date=29 March 2021|title=Kurnool airport opens, to house south India's biggest industrial park|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/280321/kurnool-airport-to-house-south-indias-biggest-industrial-park.html|url-status=live|access-date=29 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331095601/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/280321/kurnool-airport-to-house-south-indias-biggest-industrial-park.html|archive-date=31 March 2021}}</ref>
 
In July 2018, Naidu announced project ''Gandiva'' and ''Panchjanya''. Project ''Gandiva'' aims to develop infrastructure for sports and train sportspersons and achieve medals at international events such as [[Olympic Games]]. He also laid foundation to Amaravati International Sports Complex, which includes a world-class stadium, to be constructed in the suburbs of Vijayawada at an estimated cost of {{INR|60 crore|link=yes}}.<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 July 2018|title=CM to launch Gandiva project today|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/cm-to-launch-gandiva-project-today/article24498614.ece|access-date=27 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Anil Kumble]], [[Karnam Malleswari]], [[Ashwini Nachappa]] and [[Koneru Humpy]] were among the guests at the inauguration.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 July 2018|title=Govt creating world-class sports infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu|language=en|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/govt-creating-world-class-sports-infra-in-state-naidu/articleshow/65125151.cms|url-status=live|access-date=27 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206223222/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/govt-creating-world-class-sports-infra-in-state-naidu/articleshow/65125151.cms|archive-date=6 December 2018}}</ref> Project ''Panchjanya'' aims to identify physically fit teenagers across the state and train them in various sports.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 July 2018|title=Amaravati can host Olympics in future: CM Chandrababu Naidu|website=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/jul/25/amaravati-can-host-olympics-in-future-cm-chandrababu-naidu-1848208.html|url-status=live|access-date=27 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225200234/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/jul/25/amaravati-can-host-olympics-in-future-cm-chandrababu-naidu-1848208.html|archive-date=25 February 2021}}</ref>
 
In 2018, Naidu offered {{INR|100 crore|link=yes}} to farmers who win a [[Nobel Prize]] in [[natural farming]] under the Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). His government set a goal of bringing all the cultivable-land of about {{Convert|8000000|ha|acre|adj=}} in the state into ZBNF by 2024, making every village a bio-village.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 October 2018|title=Andhra Farmers Who Win Nobel Prize in Natural Farming to Get Rs 100 crore: Chandrababu Naidu|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/andhra-farmers-who-win-nobel-prize-in-natural-farming-to-get-rs-100-crore-chandrababu-naidu-1898777.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025836/https://www.news18.com/news/india/andhra-farmers-who-win-nobel-prize-in-natural-farming-to-get-rs-100-crore-chandrababu-naidu-1898777.html|archive-date=9 November 2020|access-date=29 July 2021|website=News18}}</ref>
 
=== 2015 Cash for Vote Scam ===
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The 2015 cash-for-votes scam was a [[political scandal]], the second scandal of its kind since the 2008 [[cash-for-votes scandal]]. It started off when the TDP leaders of [[Telangana]] state were caught in video footage, aired in the media, offering bribes to a nominated MLA, Elvis Stephenson, for his vote in the 2015 elections of the [[Telangana Legislative Council]]. The TDP MLA [[Revanth Reddy]] was arrested by the Telangana Police when he was offering {{INR|50 lakhs|link=yes}} to Stephenson. Reddy was then presented before the court and was sent to jail. Similarly, the phone conversation, which was quoted as the voice of Naidu with Stephenson was aired in the news media.<ref>{{Cite news|last=N.|first=Rahul|date=8 June 2015|title=TV channel airs Naidu-MLA 'tape'|language=en-IN|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tv-channel-airs-naidumla-tape/article7292281.ece|url-status=live|access-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507232752/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tv-channel-airs-naidumla-tape/article7292281.ece|archive-date=7 May 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>U. Sudhar Reddy (8 June 2015) [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150608/nation-current-affairs/article/tv-channels-telacast-ap-cm-chandrababu-naidu%E2%80%99s-call-mla-elvis TV channels telecast AP CM Chandrababu Naidu’s call to MLA Elvis Stephenson]. Deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved on 18 June 2016.</ref>
The 2015 cash-for-votes scam was a [[political scandal]], the second scandal of its kind since the 2008 [[cash-for-votes scandal]]. It started off when the TDP leaders of [[Telangana]] state were caught in video footage, aired in the media, offering bribes to a nominated MLA, Elvis Stephenson, for his vote in the 2015 elections of the [[Telangana Legislative Council]]. The TDP MLA [[Revanth Reddy]] was arrested by the Telangana Police when he was offering {{INR|50 lakhs|link=yes}} to Stephenson. Reddy was then presented before the court and was sent to jail. Similarly, the phone conversation, which was quoted as the voice of Naidu with Stephenson was aired in the news media.<ref>{{Cite news|last=N.|first=Rahul|date=8 June 2015|title=TV channel airs Naidu-MLA 'tape'|language=en-IN|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tv-channel-airs-naidumla-tape/article7292281.ece|url-status=live|access-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507232752/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tv-channel-airs-naidumla-tape/article7292281.ece|archive-date=7 May 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>U. Sudhar Reddy (8 June 2015) [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150608/nation-current-affairs/article/tv-channels-telacast-ap-cm-chandrababu-naidu%E2%80%99s-call-mla-elvis TV channels telecast AP CM Chandrababu Naidu’s call to MLA Elvis Stephenson]. Deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved on 18 June 2016.</ref>


The TDP alleged that the scandal was a political vendetta, doctored by the Telangana state government under the direction of [[K. Chandrashekar Rao|K. Chandrashekhar Rao]], the chief minister of Telangana, alongside the [[YSR Congress Party]].<ref>{{cite web|date=10 June 2015|title=Cash-for-vote case explained: Poll, alleged bribe, an audio clip|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-cash-for-vote-case-poll-alleged-bribe-an-audio-clip/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113055850/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-cash-for-vote-case-poll-alleged-bribe-an-audio-clip/|archive-date=13 November 2020|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> The [[High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad]] granted bail to Revanth Reddy and two other co-accused due to lack of substantial evidence.<ref>{{cite web|author=V Rishi Kumar|title=Revanth Reddy gets bail; ACB set to approach Supreme Court|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/revanth-reddy-gets-bail-acb-set-to-approach-supreme-court/article7370014.ece|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408122554/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/revanth-reddy-gets-bail-acb-set-to-approach-supreme-court/article7370014.ece|archive-date=8 April 2021|work=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref>
In August 2016, [[Alla Ramakrishna Reddy]] filed a petition with a report from a forensic laboratory which confirmed the voice of Naidu in the tape to be genuine. The [[Anti-Corruption Bureau, Andhra Pradesh|Anti-Corruption Bureau]] (ACB) court order the Telangana division of the ACB to investigate on the report.<ref>{{Cite news|date=30 August 2016|title=Cash-for-vote: ACB to probe 'Naidu voice sample' again|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/cash-for-vote-acb-to-probe-chandrababu-naidu-voice-sample-again-3003200/|url-status=live|access-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107005733/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/cash-for-vote-acb-to-probe-chandrababu-naidu-voice-sample-again-3003200/|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=January 2022}} Naidu was not included in the preliminary charge sheet filed by the [[Enforcement Directorate]] in May 2021 in connection with the case.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Apparasu|first=Srinivasa Rao|date=28 May 2021|title=2015 Telangana 'cash-for-vote' scam: ED submits charge sheet against state Cong chief|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2015-telangana-cash-for-vote-scam-ed-submits-charge-sheet-against-state-cong-chief-101622142481263.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010180814/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2015-telangana-cash-for-vote-scam-ed-submits-charge-sheet-against-state-cong-chief-101622142481263.html|archive-date=10 October 2021}}</ref>


In August 2016, [[Alla Ramakrishna Reddy]] filed a petition with a report from a forensic laboratory which confirmed the voice of Naidu in the tape to be genuine. The [[Anti-Corruption Bureau, Andhra Pradesh|Anti-Corruption Bureau]] (ACB) court order the Telangana division of the ACB to investigate on the report.<ref>{{Cite news|date=30 August 2016|title=Cash-for-vote: ACB to probe 'Naidu voice sample' again|work=[[The Indian Express]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/cash-for-vote-acb-to-probe-chandrababu-naidu-voice-sample-again-3003200/|url-status=live|access-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107005733/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/cash-for-vote-acb-to-probe-chandrababu-naidu-voice-sample-again-3003200/|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=January 2022}}
==== Special status dispute and break with BJP ====
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In 2018 Naidu quit from the [[National Democratic Alliance]] as special status to Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation was not yet fulfilled  by the BJP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudhir |first=S. N. V. |date=2017-01-23 |title=Andhra Pradesh youth to take up SCS movement like jallikattu |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/230117/andhra-pradesh-youth-to-take-up-scs-movement-like-jallikattu.html |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> <ref name="outlookindia.com">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-14 |title=TDP Pulls Out Of NDA Over Special Status To Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-directs-two-tdp-ministers-to-resign-from-uni/309239 |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=www.outlookindia.com/ |language=en}}</ref> Until 2018 after the denial of special status to Andhra Pradesh, Naidu accepted for special category as a compensatory.<ref>{{Cite web |agency=Press Trust of India |date=2016-09-08 |title=N Chandrababu Naidu welcomes Centre's special package for Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/n-chandrababu-naidu-welcomes-centre-s-special-package-for-andhra-pradesh-116090800038_1.html |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en}}</ref>


Naidu was not included in the preliminary charge sheet filed by the [[Enforcement Directorate]] in May 2021 in connection with the case.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Apparasu|first=Srinivasa Rao|date=28 May 2021|title=2015 Telangana 'cash-for-vote' scam: ED submits charge sheet against state Cong chief|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2015-telangana-cash-for-vote-scam-ed-submits-charge-sheet-against-state-cong-chief-101622142481263.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010180814/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2015-telangana-cash-for-vote-scam-ed-submits-charge-sheet-against-state-cong-chief-101622142481263.html|archive-date=10 October 2021}}</ref>
Opposition alleged that TDP was supressing the agitations and movements for the demand of special status across the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu nodded like an ox when package was given in lieu of special status: YSR Congress president Jaganmohan Reddy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/mar/13/andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-nodded-like-an-ox-when-package-was-given-in-lieu-of-special-stat-1786223.html |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhattacharjee |first=Sumit |date=2017-01-26 |title=Jagan holds dharna at Vizag airport |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Jagan-holds-dharna-at-Vizag-airport/article17098245.ece |access-date=2022-12-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> TDP bagged criticism for not advocating support to the agitations when it was still in the NDA.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Samdani MN|date=Jan 27, 2017 |title=Union minister Sujana asks 'special category status' activists to play with pigs {{!}} Vijayawada News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/union-minister-sujana-asks-special-category-status-activists-to-play-with-pigs/articleshow/56804614.cms |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>


=== Role in election of the President of India===
He staged a ''Dharma Porata Deeksha'' accusing BJP and Narendra Modi of not granting Special Status to Andhra Pradesh as promised.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web |date=2018-02-23 |title=Chandrababu Naidu: Special status Andhra’s right, will continue fight |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chandrababu-naidu-special-status-andhras-right-will-continue-fight-5074717/ |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> As part of protest TDP took the movement to Delhi and staged a hunger-strike protest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dharma Porata Deeksha: Chandrababu Naidu begins day-long fast over special status to Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/feb/11/dharma-porata-deeksha-chandrababu-naidu-takes-fight-to-modis-den-today--1937290.html |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> BJP who was at default of granting the special status to Andhra Pradesh criticized Naidu as a U-turn politician.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=Press Trust of India |date=2018-07-21 |title=Chandrababu Naidu made U-turn on special status: BJP |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/chandrababu-naidu-made-u-turn-on-special-status-bjp-118072100651_1.html |access-date=2022-12-08}}</ref>
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Naidu took the initiative to select [[K. R. Narayanan]] from the Dalit community as President of India. In 2002 [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee|Vajpayee]] then hoped to give the post of President to a Muslim. Naidu at the time played a leading role in the [[National Democratic Alliance]] (NDA) and proposed the name of eminent scientist [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] as its presidential candidate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/744310/apj-abdul-kalam-how-i-became-president-of-india|title=APJ Abdul Kalam: How I became President of India|last=Kalam|first=APJ Abdul|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|access-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728135204/https://scroll.in/article/744310/apj-abdul-kalam-how-i-became-president-of-india|archive-date=28 July 2020}}</ref> Naidu as kingmaker appealed to the opposition Congress, the left and other national and state parties to support the Kalam candidacy at this crucial juncture after the [[2002 Gujarat riots]] happened in the [[Narendra Modi]] government's tenure where the nation was racked by violence and there was a need to send the right signals to the international community and within the country with the support of Abdul Kalam. Naidu described the Dr. Kalam as the best choice besides making an outstanding contribution in the field of science and technology and said he was a humble, patriotic and non-political personality.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/for-me-he-was-kalam-garu-writes-chandrababu-naidu-for-ndtv-com-1201630|title=Opinion {{!}} NDTV Exclusive: For Me, He Was Kalam 'Garu', Writes Chandrababu Naidu for NDTV.com|website=NDTV.com|access-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327060259/https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/for-me-he-was-kalam-garu-writes-chandrababu-naidu-for-ndtv-com-1201630|archive-date=27 March 2020}}</ref> Naidu was instrumental in [[Krishan Kant]]'s, then governor of Andhra Pradesh, elevation to the vice-president's post in July 1997 when the [[Third Front (India)|United Front]] was in power at the Centre and Naidu was the UF convenor.{{Sfn|Bhushan|Katyal|2002}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/articles-on-apj-abdul-kalam-from-india-today/story/20020624-surprise-choice-missile-man-apj-abdul-kalam-set-to-become-12th-president-of-india-794979-1999-11-30|title=Surprise choice: 'Missile man' APJ Abdul Kalam set to become 12th President of India|last1=Deshpande|first1=Rajeev|first2= Prabhu |last2=Chawla|work=India Today|language=en|access-date=27 March 2020|date=24 June 1999|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016205206/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/articles-on-apj-abdul-kalam-from-india-today/story/20020624-surprise-choice-missile-man-apj-abdul-kalam-set-to-become-12th-president-of-india-794979-1999-11-30|archive-date=16 October 2020}}</ref>


== Assassination attempts ==
==== Alliance with the Congress Party ====
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Chandrababu Naidu after coming out of alliance with BJP formed an alliance with Telugu Desam Party's rival Congress Party.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Gopi Dara|date=Nov 2, 2018 |title=After 35 years, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu aligns with Congress {{!}} Vijayawada News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/after-35-years-andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-aligns-with-congress/articleshow/66469589.cms |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> This didn't go well with people and many political observers.<ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{Cite web |date=2018-09-18 |title=Proposed alliance between Congress, TDP surprising and shocking |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/proposed-alliance-between-congress-tdp-surprising-and-shocking/story-npLO5gR3OciMMgwCKDHYSP.html |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Congress Party is regarded as the rival party of TDP for many years.<ref name="hindustantimes.com"/> It is also the party which bifurcated the state hastily. Forming an alliance with such Party completely damaged the image of TDP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Congress leaders blame TDP for defeat in Telangana, want to end alliance |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/politics/congress-leaders-blame-tdp-for-defeat-in-telangana-want-to-end-alliance-3302681.html |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en}}</ref>
* The third time in October 2016 the Naxals released a letter of 'Death Warning' to Naidu as revenge for an encounter of their Maoists in [[Malkangiri District]] of Odisha in a joint operation between state and greyhound police, also stating that Naidu's Government became a threat to them for continuing their [[Red Sanders Tree|Red Sanders Wood]] smuggling, showing a confrontation between Red sanders smugglers and the Anti-Smuggling task force of Andhra Pradesh state in the [[Seshachalam Hills|Seshachalam Forest]], Chittoor district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/naxals-malkangiri-chandrababu-naidu-andhra-maoists-348821-2016-10-27|title=Naxals threaten to kill Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, son in revenge for Malkangiri|last=P|first=Ashish|date=27 October 2016|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=18 January 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408120556/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/naxals-malkangiri-chandrababu-naidu-andhra-maoists-348821-2016-10-27|archive-date=8 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/chandrababu-naidus-security-to-be-upgraded-as-naxals-vow-suicide-attacks-1550214|title=Chandrababu Naidu's Security To Be Upgraded As Naxals Vow 'Suicide Attacks'|website=NDTV.com|access-date=12 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825070001/https://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/chandrababu-naidus-security-to-be-upgraded-as-naxals-vow-suicide-attacks-1550214|archive-date=25 August 2019}}</ref>


== Leader of the opposition (2019–present) ==
=== Leader of the opposition (2019–present) ===
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Led by Naidu, TDP lost the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] to the [[YSR Congress Party]] led by [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]. It was the party's biggest defeat since its inception in 1982; TDP won 23 assembly seats out of 175 and 3 [[Lok Sabha]] seats out of 25.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
The [[Telugu Desam Party]] (led by Naidu) lost the 2019 general elections to the [[YSR Congress Party]] led by [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]. It was the party's biggest defeat since its inception in 1982; TDP won 23 assembly seats out of 175 and 3 [[Lok Sabha]] seats out of 25.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
 
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In September 2019, Naidu was taken into preventive custody by the police citing law and order issues as he planned to organise the ''Chalo Atmakur'' rally to protest political violence and the massacre of his Telugu Desam party activists by the ruling party. Following his arrest, Naidu went on a hunger strike to protest his house arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naidu was creating law and order situation : AP DGP on Naidu's preventive detention|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/naidu-was-creating-law-and-order-situation-ap-dgp-on-naidus-preventive-detention20190911154108/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010185629/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/naidu-was-creating-law-and-order-situation-ap-dgp-on-naidus-preventive-detention20190911154108/|archive-date=10 October 2019|access-date=12 September 2019|website=www.aninews.in|language=en}}</ref>
 
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In October 2020, at a conference held at [[IIT Bombay]], Naidu called for Vision 2050, for the transformation in the country in the next 30 years, sharing his experiences with Vision 2020 document and the growth of [[HITEC City]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 November 2020|title=Naidu calls for 'Vision 2050' to transform country in 30 years|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-calls-for-vision-2050-to-transform-country-in-30-years/article32993854.ece|access-date=15 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
== Legacy ==
=== United Nations Environment Programme ===
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Naidu delivered a keynote address at an event titled "Financing Sustainable Agriculture: Global Challenges and Opportunities", organised on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly. Naidu discussed the ZBNF program at the United Nations conference, starting his speech in Telugu and said it has been the most proud and unforgettable experience of his life. Naidu said that the state government has been encouraging ZBNF to reduce costs and risks in farming, more and safe, nutritious food, reverse migration to villages and enhance [[soil health]] to safeguard our collective future. He said microbial seed coating, bio-inoculants, cover crops, mulching, soil aeration, and zero chemicals will promote the living soil concept. He said a target was set to convert villages into bio-villages over a five-year period. The scale at which AP has implemented ZBNF has gathered praise and recognition internationally. He said that the zero budget farming will help to reach sustainable development goals.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Amarnath K. Menon|date=23 September 2018|title=Chandrababu Naidu to woo investors in US for sustainable development, artificial intelligence projects|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-to-woo-investors-in-us-for-sustainable-development-artificial-intelligence-projects-1346923-2018-09-23|access-date=5 March 2020|website=India Today|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040506/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-to-woo-investors-in-us-for-sustainable-development-artificial-intelligence-projects-1346923-2018-09-23|archive-date=9 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=CM Chandrababu Speech {{!}} on Natural Farming in United Nations {{!}} Environment Summit {{!}} USA|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdsD7zTDqn8|language=en|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>
 
As part of this, Naidu attended the Sustainable Development Impact Summit organised by the World Economic Forum and Bloomberg Global Business Forum held in New York, 2018. Naidu, as Chief Minister, launched the findings of the project, "Accelerating Sustainable Production" in Andhra Pradesh and reiterated the state's commitment to achieving most of the SDGs by 2022. The report highlighted the progress achieved under the SDG framework in its first two years and pointed out areas that demand extra attention. The previous year's report about SDG's was also presented at the High-Level Political Forum, hosted at the United Nations headquarters, New York in July 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|last=ANI|date=21 September 2018|title=Andhra CM to address UN forum|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/andhra-cm-to-address-un-forum-118092101102_1.html|access-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211053505/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/andhra-cm-to-address-un-forum-118092101102_1.html|archive-date=11 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 September 2018|title=AP eyes 36k-cr investment annually|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-09-27/AP-eyes-36k-cr-investment-annually/414474|access-date=5 March 2020|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref>
 
=== Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) ===
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The CII organised the 22nd edition of CII Partnership Summit in 2016 with a partnership with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion and Ministry of Commerce and Industry at APIIC Ground, Harbour Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Chandrababu Naidu signed 331 memoranda of investment proposals worth Rs 4.78 lakh crore into Andhra Pradesh and suggested steps to promote exports. It is expected that these understandings produce more than 10 lakh jobs in the next five years in the state.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sukumar|first=C. R.|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/cii-partnership-summit-andhra-pradesh-gets-rs-6-lakh-crore-investment-plans/articleshow/50558505.cms|title=CII Partnership Summit: Andhra Pradesh gets Rs 6 lakh-crore investment plans|date=13 January 2016|work=The Economic Times|access-date=4 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130194825/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com:80/news/economy/finance/cii-partnership-summit-andhra-pradesh-gets-rs-6-lakh-crore-investment-plans/articleshow/50558505.cms|archive-date=30 January 2017}}</ref> And in 2018 CII Summit approaching through innovative ways Naidu promote Sunrise Andhra Pradesh as the destination for business in India with attracting new investors as part of a summit with displaying the products that are manufactured in the State, including Kia cars, Foxconn cellphones, Apollo tyres, and others. "The exhibits have included everything that reflects the achievements, desires, and potential of the State.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/BMtQV4IZSeOomKOadyJwXK/Sunrise-AP-Investment-Meet-to-start-in-Visakhapatnam-from-24.html|title=Sunrise AP Investment Meet to start in Visakhapatnam from 24 February|last=Lasania|first=Yunus Y.|date=23 February 2018|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=4 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304030732/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/BMtQV4IZSeOomKOadyJwXK/Sunrise-AP-Investment-Meet-to-start-in-Visakhapatnam-from-24.html|archive-date=4 March 2020}}</ref> Three Summits from 2016-2018 attracted delegates from 40 – 50 countries, witnessed cumulative participation of over 10,000 delegates, and served as the platform for execution of cumulative 1,437 MoUs with a committed investment of Rs 13.35 lakh crores (USD 200 billion) and committed employment of 24.60 lakhs (2.46 million).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/ybnjRtLVDOOlLwuOeGUJWK/Andhra-Pradesh-signs-MoUs-for-Rs439-trillion-of-investments.html|title=Andhra Pradesh signs MoUs for Rs4.39 trillion of investments|last=Lasania|first=Yunus Y.|date=27 February 2018|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=6 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104122757/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/ybnjRtLVDOOlLwuOeGUJWK/Andhra-Pradesh-signs-MoUs-for-Rs439-trillion-of-investments.html|archive-date=4 January 2021}}</ref>
 
=== Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) ===
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An approach with a people-first motto, the Naidu government strives to provide an agile and efficient public service delivery system benefiting nearly 50 million citizens in a 360-degree life cycle approach through its [[Real Time Governance Society|Real Time Governance]](RTG) initiative. With the help of RTG, Andhra Pradesh can now swiftly resolve citizen grievances and monitor infrastructure projects, Crime and incidents, weather and climatic events across the state in real time, leveraging technology services. Keeping technology in its mind and citizen centricity in its heart, Real Time Governance is set to revolutionise governance in Andhra Pradesh, catalysing government operations to create a safer, more efficient and sustainable society. The Real Time Governance model is the most powerful and intellectual initiative by the Naidu government to make insightful decisions that vibrantly transform citizen services from pensions to street lights on/off time, that garnered global recognition and AP Real Time Governance facility has received Hitachi Transformation People's Choice Award.<ref>{{Cite news|last=ANI|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/chandrababu-naidu-inaugurates-real-time-governance-centre-in-ap-117112600408_1.html|title=Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates real time governance centre in AP|date=26 November 2017|work=Business Standard India|access-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127105222/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/chandrababu-naidu-inaugurates-real-time-governance-centre-in-ap-117112600408_1.html|archive-date=27 January 2021}}</ref> And RTG is able to analyse big data sets operates from State Command and Communication Centre housed in the Secretariat Complex at Amaravati gathered from various data input sources from CC cameras, drones, biometric augmented technology and virtual reality, machine learning technology, Internet of Things (IoT), etc., adopting the most advanced technology of international standards for governance<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-12-19/Used-RTGS-to-minimise-cyclone-losses-Chandrababu-Naidu/461148|title=Used RTGS to minimise cyclone losses: Chandrababu Naidu|date=19 December 2018|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|access-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190311224136/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-12-19/Used-RTGS-to-minimise-cyclone-losses-Chandrababu-Naidu/461148|archive-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>


== Business career ==
== Business career ==
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The Heritage Group (HFL) was incorporated by Naidu in 1992. In 1994, HFL went for public issue to raise resources. Currently, the organisation is being led by Nara Brahmani, Naidu's daughter-in-law. Heritage has hundreds of outlets throughout Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and a significant presence in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, NCR-Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh which comprises a solid portion of Naidu's current assets.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Heritage Foods Ltd.|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/heritage-foods-4439/information/company-history|access-date=13 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701145152/https://www.business-standard.com/company/heritage-foods-4439/information/company-history|archive-date=1 July 2020}}</ref>
The Heritage Group (HFL) was incorporated by Naidu in 1992. In 1994, HFL went for public issue to raise resources. Currently, the organisation is being led by Nara Brahmani, Naidu's daughter-in-law. Heritage has hundreds of outlets throughout Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and a significant presence in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, NCR-Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh which comprises a solid portion of Naidu's current assets.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Heritage Foods Ltd.|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/heritage-foods-4439/information/company-history|access-date=13 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701145152/https://www.business-standard.com/company/heritage-foods-4439/information/company-history|archive-date=1 July 2020}}</ref>
== Literary works ==
=== Writings ===
* ''India's Glocal Leader'', Tejaswini Pagadala{{Sfn|Pagadala|2018}}
* ''Manasulo Maata'', Sevanthi Nenon, An Autobiography of Chandrababu Naidu{{Sfn|Nenon|Naidu|2012}}
*''Nirantar Pragathi Ke Path Par Chandrababu Naidu'' (in Hindi), Dr. Inagati Lavanya{{Sfn|Inagati|2019}}
=== Case studies ===
*''New Modern Economy Management in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Sri Honorable Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu'' by authors N. Sree Ramulu and Morusu Siva Sankar{{Sfn|Sree Ramulu|Morusu|2019}}


== Awards and recognition ==
== Awards and recognition ==
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*The then [[Governor of Illinois]], [[Jim Edgar]], created a ''Naidu day'' on 24 September 1998 in his honour.<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 June 2014|title=Naidu's victory carnival finds echo in US city|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Naidu%E2%80%99s-victory-carnival-finds-echo-in-US-city/article11624491.ece|access-date=13 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*The then [[Governor of Illinois]], [[Jim Edgar]], created a ''Naidu day'' on 24 September 1998 in his honour.<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 June 2014|title=Naidu's victory carnival finds echo in US city|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Naidu%E2%80%99s-victory-carnival-finds-echo-in-US-city/article11624491.ece|access-date=13 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* Voted ''IT Indian of the Millennium'' in a poll by ''[[India Today]]'' and 20:20 Media.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/20000110/fco10083.html |title=Naidu voted IT Indian of the millennium |date=10 January 2000 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=18 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113205637/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com:80/fe/daily/20000110/fco10083.html |archive-date=13 January 2017 }}</ref>
* Voted ''IT Indian of the Millennium'' in a poll by ''[[India Today]]'' and 20:20 Media.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/fe/daily/20000110/fco10083.html |title=Naidu voted IT Indian of the millennium |date=10 January 2000 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=18 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113205637/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com:80/fe/daily/20000110/fco10083.html |archive-date=13 January 2017 }}</ref>
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* The Pune-based organisation, Bharatiya Chatra Sansad, in partnership with MIT School of Governance, honoured him with ''Aadarsh Mukhyamantri Puraskar'' (Model CM Award) in its 6th annual session on 30 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/chandrababu-naidu-receives-best-cm-award-909767/ |title=Chandrababu Naidu receives "Best CM" Award |date=31 January 2016 |work=The Siasat Daily |access-date=30 January 2016|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012075702/https://archive.siasat.com/news/chandrababu-naidu-receives-best-cm-award-909767/ |archive-date=12 October 2020 }}</ref>
* The Pune-based organisation, Bharatiya Chatra Sansad, in partnership with MIT School of Governance, honoured him with ''Aadarsh Mukhyamantri Puraskar'' (Model CM Award) in its 6th annual session on 30 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/chandrababu-naidu-receives-best-cm-award-909767/ |title=Chandrababu Naidu receives "Best CM" Award |date=31 January 2016 |work=The Siasat Daily |access-date=30 January 2016|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012075702/https://archive.siasat.com/news/chandrababu-naidu-receives-best-cm-award-909767/ |archive-date=12 October 2020 }}</ref>
*''Transformative Chief Minister Award'' in May 2017 by US-India Business Council (USIBC) at West Coast Summit in the [[Silicon Valley]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chandrababu-naidu-awarded-transformative-chief-minister-award-in-the-us-1691568 |title=Chandrababu Naidu Awarded 'Transformative Chief Minister Award' In The US |website=NDTV.com |access-date=16 January 2020|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204143059/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chandrababu-naidu-awarded-transformative-chief-minister-award-in-the-us-1691568 |archive-date=4 February 2021 }}</ref>
*''Transformative Chief Minister Award'' in May 2017 by US-India Business Council (USIBC) at West Coast Summit in the [[Silicon Valley]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chandrababu-naidu-awarded-transformative-chief-minister-award-in-the-us-1691568 |title=Chandrababu Naidu Awarded 'Transformative Chief Minister Award' In The US |website=NDTV.com |access-date=16 January 2020|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204143059/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chandrababu-naidu-awarded-transformative-chief-minister-award-in-the-us-1691568 |archive-date=4 February 2021 }}</ref>
== Criticism ==
Naidu's son [[Nara Lokesh]] was appointed as the minister in his cabinet. This was criticized by the opposition and the critics. His son lost the 2019 Andhra Pradesh election from [[Mangalagiri Assembly constituency|Mangalagiri Assembly Constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-23 |title=Andhra Assembly 2019: Naidu’s son Nara Lokesh loses in Mangalagiri |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/andhra-assembly-2019-naidu-s-son-nara-lokesh-loses-mangalagiri-102312 |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> TDP lost the [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] massively to the YSRCP. This was a never before seen defeat in the history of [[Telugu Desam Party|Telugu Desam Party (TDP)]].
Naidu was also criticized for having political alliances with many political parties.<ref name="news18.com">{{Cite web |date=2019-03-21 |title=For the First Time in Its 37-year History, TDP to Fight a Solo Poll Battle in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/for-the-first-time-in-its-37-year-history-tdp-to-fight-a-solo-poll-battle-in-andhra-pradesh-2074067.html |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> He got into alliance with [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]], [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi|TRS]], [[Communist Party of India|CPI]], [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM]] and [[Jana Sena Party|Janasena Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alliance with Chandrababu Naidu continues, declares BJP |url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections-news/alliance-with-chandrababu-naidu-continues-declares-bjp-557834 |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rahul Gandhi, Chandrababu Naidu join hands, say aim is to defeat BJP |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chandrababu-naidu-meets-rahul-gandhi-with-anti-bjp-front-in-mind-1380296-2018-11-01 |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=TDP-TRS alliance in limbo over seat talk |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tdp-trs-alliance-in-limbo-over-seat-talk/articleshow/4014519.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-12-08}}</ref> Naidu also has a bad reputation of not winning the elections without an alliance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=2018-11-30 |title=Chandrababu has never won election on his own: Bandaru Dattatreya |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/chandrababu-has-never-won-election-on-his-own-bandaru-dattatreya-118113000867_1.html |access-date=2022-12-08}}</ref><ref name="news18.com"/> He also earned a bad name of coming out of the alliances with all the parties he aligned with for his own political reasons.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chaturvedi |first=Rakesh Mohan |title=Chandrababu Naidu meets leaders of opposition parties, BJP allies, hails SP-BSP alliance |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/n-chandrababu-naidu-meets-leaders-of-opposition-parties-bjp-allies/articleshow/63596071.cms |access-date=2022-12-08}}</ref>


== Notes ==
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* {{Cite book|title=Economy Management In Navya Andhra Pradesh: New Modern Economy Management in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Sri Honorable Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu|date=17 June 2019|isbn = 978-3659660146|last1 = Sree Ramulu|first1 = N.|last2 = Morusu|first2 = Siva Sankar|oclc= 1189916213 }}
* {{Cite book|title=Economy Management In Navya Andhra Pradesh: New Modern Economy Management in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Sri Honorable Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu|date=17 June 2019|isbn = 978-3659660146|last1 = Sree Ramulu|first1 = N.|last2 = Morusu|first2 = Siva Sankar|oclc= 1189916213 }}
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== Further reading ==
=== Books ===
* ''India's Glocal Leader'', Tejaswini Pagadala{{Sfn|Pagadala|2018}}
* ''Manasulo Maata'', Sevanthi Nenon, An Autobiography of Chandrababu Naidu{{Sfn|Nenon|Naidu|2012}}
*''Nirantar Pragathi Ke Path Par Chandrababu Naidu'' (in Hindi), Dr. Inagati Lavanya{{Sfn|Inagati|2019}}
=== Case studies ===
*''New Modern Economy Management in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Sri Honorable Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu'' by authors N. Sree Ramulu and Morusu Siva Sankar{{Sfn|Sree Ramulu|Morusu|2019}}


== External links ==
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Nara Chandrababu Naidu
2nd Leader of the Opposition in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
30 May 2019
GovernorE. S. L. Narasimhan
Biswabhusan Harichandan
S. Abdul Nazeer
Preceded byY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
1st Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
In office
8 June 2014 – 29 May 2019
Governor
DeputyTemplate:Bulletlist
Preceded byOffice Established
(President's rule)
Succeeded byY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Leader of the Opposition in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (United)
In office
14 May 2004 – 2 June 2014
GovernorSushilkumar Shinde
Rameshwar Thakur
N. D. Tiwari
E. S. L. Narasimhan
Chief MinisterY. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Konijeti Rosaiah
N. Kiran Kumar Reddy
Preceded byY. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Succeeded byOffice Dissolved
(Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy as Leader of the Opposition Of Andhra Pradesh)
(Kunduru Jana Reddy as Leader of opposition of Telangana)
13th Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh
In office
1 September 1995 – 13 May 2004
GovernorKrishan Kant
Gopala Ramanujam
C. Rangarajan
Surjit Singh Barnala
Preceded byN. T. Rama Rao
Succeeded byY. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
President of Telugu Desam Party
Assumed office
1 September 1995
Preceded byN. T. Rama Rao
Minister of Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation, Finance, Planning, Small Savings & Lotteries
Government of Andhra Pradesh
In office
12 December 1994 – 1 September 1995
Chief MinisterN. T. Rama Rao
Succeeded byAshok Gajapathi Raju
Minister of Cinemetography , Technical education , Diary industry , Minor irrigation department & Animal husbandary
Government of Andhra Pradesh
In office
1980–1982
Chief MinisterT. Anjaiah
Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
Assumed office
1989
Preceded byN. Rangaswami Naidu
ConstituencyKuppam
In office
1978–1983
Preceded byconstituency created
Succeeded byMedasani Venkatarma Naidu
ConstituencyChandragiri
Personal details
Born
Nara Chandrababu Naidu

(1950-04-20) 20 April 1950 (age 76)
Naravaripalle, Madras State, India
(now in Andhra Pradesh, India)
Political partyTelugu Desam Party (1983-present)
Other political
affiliations		Indian National Congress (1978-1983)
Spouse(s)
Nara Bhuvaneswari
(
m. 1981)
ChildrenNara Lokesh (son) Nara Brahmani (daughter-in-law)
RelativesSee Nandamuri–Nara family
ResidenceAmaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Alma materSri Venkateswara University[1]

Nara Chandrababu Naidu (born 20 April 1950) is an Indian politician and current leader of opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He was also the leader of the opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 2004 to 2014. He is also the former Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh serving from 1995 to 2004 and Chief Minister of Andhra from 2014 to 2019. He is the longest Served Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh (9 Years).

He is the National President of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).[2][3] He also served as the convenor of National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He suffered a major political setback in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Elections by winning only 23 seats out of the 175 assembly segments.[4]

Early life and education

Naidu was born on 20 April 1950[5] at Naravaripalle, Tirupati district in present-day Andhra Pradesh in an agricultural family to Nara Kharjura Naidu[6] and his wife Amanamma.[lower-alpha 1][7] He has a younger brother Nara Ramamurthy Naidu and two younger sisters.[8] Naidu has vitiligo, an autoimmune disease which causes white patches on the skin.[9]

Since his village had no school, Naidu attended primary school in Seshapuram up to class five and the Chandragiri Government High School up to class 10. He completed his B.A. degree in 1972 from Sri Venkateshwara Arts College, Tirupati.[7][10] He did his master's degree in Economics from Sri Venkateswara University.[11] In 1974, under the guidance of professor Dr. D. L. Narayana he started work on his Ph.D. on the topic of Economic ideas of Professor N. G. Ranga, but did not complete his Ph.D.[7]

Political Career

Indian National Congress

Naidu started his political activities as a students' union leader in Sri Venkateswara University while pursuing his master's degree.[12] In 1975, he joined Indian Youth Congress and became the president for its local chapter in Pulicherla.[7][12] After the emergency was imposed on the country in 1975, he became a close supporter of Sanjay Gandhi.[7][13]

With the help of N. G. Ranga, Naidu secured a candidacy from the Congress party, under its 20% quota for the youth, and became a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Chandragiri constituency in 1978 at the age of 28.[7][12] He served as a director of Andhra Pradesh Small Scale Industries Development Corporation.[11] Later, he was appointed as the minister for cinematography in T. Anjaiah's government. He became the youngest MLA and the youngest minister, at the age of 28, in Andhra Pradesh at that time. After becoming a minister, he dropped his PhD program.[12]

In 1979, he played a crucial role in electing G. Kuthuhalamma as Chittoor Zilla Parishad chief, against the official Congress candidate. Following this, he was suspended from the party for two months.[7]

As the cinematography minister, Naidu came in contact with N. T. Rama Rao, a popular film star in Telugu cinema. In 1980, he married Bhuvaneswari, Rao's second daughter.[12][7]

Telugu Desam Party

Main article: Telugu Desam Party

In 1982, N. T. Rama Rao formed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and swept the assembly polls held in 1983. Chandrababu Naidu who was his son-in-law was still in the Congress Party and he even dared contesting against his father-in-law, NTR and Telugu Desam Party. But Naidu lost in the elections as an MLA from Chandragiri Assembly Constituency.[7][14] Having no choice, he immediately left the Congress Party and joined Telugu Desam Party. He became the Finance and Revenue Minister in N. T. Rama Rao's ministry.[11]

Legislative career (1989–1995)

In the 1989 assembly election, Naidu contested from Kuppam constituency as a TDP candidate and won by 5,000 votes. INC, however, had regained power in the election so Naidu had to sit in the opposition.[15] Rama Rao appointed him as a coordinator of the TDP,[16] in which capacity he handled the party's role of the main opposition in the assembly which won him wide appreciation from both the party and the public. His role during this phase, both inside the Legislative Assembly and outside, was a critical factor for the subsequent success of the party.[15]

Naidu won the 1994 elections from Kuppam constituency. He became the Finance and Revenue Minister in N. T. Rama Rao's ministry.[15]

First term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1995–1999)

Main article: Chief Ministership of N. Chandrababu Naidu

On 1 September 1995, Naidu came to power as the Chief Minister by organising a coup against Rama Rao.[17] In an interview with Reuters, Rama Rao compared himself to Shah Jahan, a 17th-century Mughal emperor who was imprisoned by his son, and predicted that he would gain his revenge against what he called "the backstabbers" in his family, especially his son-in-law and successor, Naidu.[18]

Second term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh(1999–2004)

Chandrababu naidu with factory workers in textile industry
Naidu speaking with workers in a textile factory

TDP, led by Naidu, won a majority in the state legislature, with 185 of 294 seats in the Assembly and 29 of 42 seats in the Parliament in the 1999 general election, making it the second-largest party in the BJP-led NDA coalition government.[19]

Dark-haired man giving gifts to grey-haired man
Naidu greeting Bill Clinton in 2000
Middle-aged man listening to two younger men
Naidu in discussion with students as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Assassination attempt

On 1 October 2003, Naidu survived a land mine blast by People's War Group (PWG) near Alipiri tollgate, within the vicinity of Alipiri police station.[20][21] A total of 17 claymore mines were planted, of which 9 exploded.

2004 and 2009 elections

Farmers and majortiy sections of people got fed up with Chandrababu Naidu for mainly concentrated on IT policies and not on agriculture.[22] Chandrababu Naidu after the assassination attempt on him, dissolved the assembly and went for early elections but he suffered a major backlash and lost as Chief Minister as he did not consider Y.S.R padayatra seriously. He won only 47 seats out of the total 294 assembly segments and 5 of 42 in the Lok Sabha.[23] This was a humiliating and never before seen defeat then for him and also Telugu Desam Party.[23]

Chandrababu Naidu who lost in 2004 Assembly elections got the same result again in 2009 Assembly elections. He outlooked Chiranjeevi who formed new party Praja Rajyam Party in hopes to create past glory as Telugu Desam Party which results in splitting of votes. He formed a grand alliance with TRS Party, which pitched for the separate state of Telangana and also with CPI and CPM. He and his party got 28% votes where as Congress got 34%. Chiranjeevi who got 18% joined congress without regret. Then Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy became the Chief Minister of the state again for the second time in 2009.

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2014-2019)

After the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh, Naidu and formed an alliance again with the Bharatiya Janata Party and Jana Sena Party and returned to power in Andhra Pradesh state, winning 102 seats out of 175 seats.[24] The inclusion of Bharatiya Janata Party in the alliance made people believe that the state may get developed due to the central government's support. This made TDP win an outright majority. Naidu took oath as the first Chief Minister of the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh at Mangalagiri on the grounds of Acharya Nagarjuna University near Guntur.[25] Naidu has won a number of awards, including IT Indian of the Millennium from India Today, Business Person of the Year by The Economic Times, South Asian of the Year from Time Asia, Golden Peacock Award for leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation,[26][27] and membership in the World Economic Forum's Dream Cabinet.[28][29] Naidu chaired the National IT Panel under the National Democratic Alliance (India) (NDA) government and was described as one of the "hidden seven" working wonders of the world by Profit (Oracle Corporation's monthly magazine).[30][31] Naidu was offered an honorary professorship by US business school, the Kellogg School of Management in 2000.[32] He was the Chairman of National Task Force on Micro-irrigation from Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture in 2003.[33][34] He was the head of 13-member Committee of Chief Ministers to promote digital payment systems and financial inclusion in India which was constituted by federal government in 2016.[35][36]

2015 Cash for Vote Scam

Main article: 2015 Cash for Vote Scam

The 2015 cash-for-votes scam was a political scandal, the second scandal of its kind since the 2008 cash-for-votes scandal. It started off when the TDP leaders of Telangana state were caught in video footage, aired in the media, offering bribes to a nominated MLA, Elvis Stephenson, for his vote in the 2015 elections of the Telangana Legislative Council. The TDP MLA Revanth Reddy was arrested by the Telangana Police when he was offering ₹50 lakhs to Stephenson. Reddy was then presented before the court and was sent to jail. Similarly, the phone conversation, which was quoted as the voice of Naidu with Stephenson was aired in the news media.[37][38]

In August 2016, Alla Ramakrishna Reddy filed a petition with a report from a forensic laboratory which confirmed the voice of Naidu in the tape to be genuine. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court order the Telangana division of the ACB to investigate on the report.[39][needs update] Naidu was not included in the preliminary charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in May 2021 in connection with the case.[40]

Special status dispute and break with BJP

Further information: Andra Pradesh special status protests

In 2018 Naidu quit from the National Democratic Alliance as special status to Andhra Pradesh after bifurcation was not yet fulfilled by the BJP.[41] [42] Until 2018 after the denial of special status to Andhra Pradesh, Naidu accepted for special category as a compensatory.[43]

Opposition alleged that TDP was supressing the agitations and movements for the demand of special status across the state.[44][45] TDP bagged criticism for not advocating support to the agitations when it was still in the NDA.[46]

He staged a Dharma Porata Deeksha accusing BJP and Narendra Modi of not granting Special Status to Andhra Pradesh as promised.[47] As part of protest TDP took the movement to Delhi and staged a hunger-strike protest.[48] BJP who was at default of granting the special status to Andhra Pradesh criticized Naidu as a U-turn politician.[49]

Alliance with the Congress Party

Chandrababu Naidu after coming out of alliance with BJP formed an alliance with Telugu Desam Party's rival Congress Party.[50] This didn't go well with people and many political observers.[51] Congress Party is regarded as the rival party of TDP for many years.[51] It is also the party which bifurcated the state hastily. Forming an alliance with such Party completely damaged the image of TDP.[52]

Leader of the opposition (2019–present)

Led by Naidu, TDP lost the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election to the YSR Congress Party led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. It was the party's biggest defeat since its inception in 1982; TDP won 23 assembly seats out of 175 and 3 Lok Sabha seats out of 25.[citation needed]

Business career

The Heritage Group (HFL) was incorporated by Naidu in 1992. In 1994, HFL went for public issue to raise resources. Currently, the organisation is being led by Nara Brahmani, Naidu's daughter-in-law. Heritage has hundreds of outlets throughout Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and a significant presence in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, NCR-Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh which comprises a solid portion of Naidu's current assets.[53]

Awards and recognition

  • The then Governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar, created a Naidu day on 24 September 1998 in his honour.[54]
  • Voted IT Indian of the Millennium in a poll by India Today and 20:20 Media.[55]
  • He was named South Asian of the Year in 1999 by Time magazine, USA[56]
  • In 2001, he was described as one of the hidden "Seven working wonders around the world", by Profit, a monthly magazine published by Oracle Corporation, US.[57]
  • Business Person of the Year by Economic Times.[58]
  • Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation - 2017[59]
  • Global Agriculture Policy Leadership Award by Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA).[60]
  • The Pune-based organisation, Bharatiya Chatra Sansad, in partnership with MIT School of Governance, honoured him with Aadarsh Mukhyamantri Puraskar (Model CM Award) in its 6th annual session on 30 January 2016.[61]
  • Transformative Chief Minister Award in May 2017 by US-India Business Council (USIBC) at West Coast Summit in the Silicon Valley.[62]

Criticism

Naidu's son Nara Lokesh was appointed as the minister in his cabinet. This was criticized by the opposition and the critics. His son lost the 2019 Andhra Pradesh election from Mangalagiri Assembly Constituency.[63] TDP lost the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election massively to the YSRCP. This was a never before seen defeat in the history of Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Naidu was also criticized for having political alliances with many political parties.[64] He got into alliance with BJP, Congress Party, TRS, CPI, CPM and Janasena Party.[65][66][67] Naidu also has a bad reputation of not winning the elections without an alliance.[68][64] He also earned a bad name of coming out of the alliances with all the parties he aligned with for his own political reasons.[69]

Notes

  1. ↑ The source also spelled the name as Amannama

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Bibliography

Further reading

Books

  • India's Glocal Leader, Tejaswini Pagadala[1]
  • Manasulo Maata, Sevanthi Nenon, An Autobiography of Chandrababu Naidu[2]
  • Nirantar Pragathi Ke Path Par Chandrababu Naidu (in Hindi), Dr. Inagati Lavanya[3]

Case studies

  • New Modern Economy Management in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Sri Honorable Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu by authors N. Sree Ramulu and Morusu Siva Sankar[4]

External links

Political offices
Preceded by
N. T. Rama Rao 		Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
1 September 1995 – 14 May 2004 		Succeeded by
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Preceded by
Kiran Kumar Reddy 		Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
8 June 2014 – 23 May 2019 		Succeeded by
Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

Template:Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh

  1. ↑ Pagadala 2018.
  2. ↑ Nenon & Naidu 2012.
  3. ↑ Inagati 2019.
  4. ↑ Sree Ramulu & Morusu 2019.
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