N. Chandrababu Naidu

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N. Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu in 2024
13th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Incumbent
Assumed office 12 June 2024
Governor	Syed Abdul Nazeer
Deputy	Pawan Kalyan
Cabinet	Naidu IV
Preceded by	Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Additional ministries<ref>"Andhra Pradesh Council of Ministers: Full list". The Hindu. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.</ref> Incumbent Assumed office 12 June 2024 Ministry and Departments General Administration Law & Order Public Enterprises Other departments not allocated to any Minister Preceded by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
In office 8 June 2014 – 29 May 2019
Governor	E. S. L. Narasimhan
Deputy	Nimmakayala Chinarajappa K. E. Krishnamurthy
Cabinet	Naidu III
Succeeded by	Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Additional ministries In office 8 June 2014 – 29 May 2019 Ministry and Departments Investment Infrastructure Happiness Index General Administration Other departments not allocated to any Minister Succeeded by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
In office 1 September 1995 – 13 May 2004
Governor	Krishan Kant Gopala Ramanujam C. Rangarajan Surjit Singh Barnala
Cabinet	Naidu I Naidu II
Preceded by	N. T. Rama Rao
Succeeded by	Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Additional ministries In office 1 September 1995 – 13 May 2004 Ministry and Departments Investment Infrastructure General Administration Other departments not allocated to any Minister Succeeded by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
13th Leader of the Opposition in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office 13 June 2019<ref>"FIFTEENTH ANDHRA PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - RECOGNITION AS LEADER OF OPPOSITION IN THE ASSEMBLY". 13 June 2019.</ref> – 5 June 2024<ref>"Andhra Pradesh Governor Dissolves 15th State Legislative Assembly". 5 June 2024.</ref>
Governor	E. S. L. Narasimhan Biswabhusan Harichandan S. Abdul Nazeer
Chief Minister	Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Preceded by	Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Succeeded by	Vacant
In office 2 June 2004 – 28 February 2014
Governor	Sushilkumar Shinde Rameshwar Thakur N. D. Tiwari E. S. L. Narasimhan
Chief Minister	Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Konijeti Rosaiah N. Kiran Kumar Reddy
Preceded by	Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Succeeded by	Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
1st National President of Telugu Desam Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 29 May 2015
National General Secretary	Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu Nara Lokesh
Preceded by	Position established
2nd President of Telugu Desam Party
In office 1 September 1995 – 29 May 2015
General Secretary	Alimineti Madhava Reddy<br>(1995-2000) Tulla Devender Goud<br>(2000-2008) Kadiyam Srihari<br>(2008-2013) Ravula Chandra Sekar Reddy<br>(2013-2015)
Preceded by	N. T. Rama Rao
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Andhra Pradesh Minister of Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation, Finance, Planning, Small Savings and Lotteries
In office 12 December 1994 – 1 September 1995
Governor	Krishan Kant
Chief Minister	N. T. Rama Rao
Succeeded by	Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Andhra Pradesh Minister of Cinematography, Technical Education, Minor irrigation, Diary and Animal Husbandary
In office 1980–1982
Governor	K. C. Abraham
Chief Minister	T. Anjaiah Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 1989
Preceded by	N. Rangaswami Naidu
Constituency	Kuppam
In office 1978–1983
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Medasani Venkatarma Naidu
Constituency	Chandragiri
Personal details
Born	Nara Chandra Babu Naidu (1950-04-20) 20 April 1950 Naravaripalle, Madras State, India<br />(present-day Andhra Pradesh)
Political party	Telugu Desam Party (1983–present)
Other political affiliations	Indian National Congress (Indira) (1975–1983)
Spouse(s)	Nara Bhuvaneswari ( m. 1981)
Children	Nara Lokesh (son)
Relatives	See Nandamuri–Nara family
Residence	Undavalli, Vijayawada 1, Janpath, New Delhi
Alma mater	Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (M.A.)<ref>"N Chandrababu Naidu Time Line". NCBN.in. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2024.</ref>
Positions Held 1975–1977: Local Youth President, INC 1978–83: Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Chandragiri constituency 1980–83: Cabinet Minister of Andhra Pradesh 1985–94: General Secretary of Telugu Desam Party since 1989: Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Kuppam constituency 1994–95: Finance and Revenue Minister of Andhra Pradesh 1999–2004: Convener of National Democratic Alliance 1995–2004: 13th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh 1995–2014: 2nd President of the Telugu Desam Party 2004–2014: 8th Leader of Opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly 2014–present: 1st National President of the Telugu Desam Party 2014–19: 13th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh 2014–18: Convener Of National Democratic Alliance 2019–24: 8th Leader of Opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Assembly 2024–tba: Convener of National Democratic Alliance 2024–present: 13th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Template:N. Chandrababu Naidu series Nara Chandrababu Naidu (te; born 20 April 1950), commonly known as CBN, is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since 2024. He holds the record of longest-serving Chief Minister in the political history of Telugu states. He is the national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

In 1978, he was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Indian National Congress party, and from 1980 to 1982, he served as a minister in the state cabinet. Afterwards, he switched party allegiance and joined TDP, which had been founded by his father-in-law N. T. Rama Rao.<ref name=":0">"N Chandrababu Naidu". The Times of India. 12 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 June 2024.</ref> Naidu served as a TDP Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 1989 to 1995.<ref>"Meet Nara Bhuvaneswari, wife of Chandrababu Naidu – Here's how her net worth increased by Rs 579 crore in 5 days; Know about TDP leader, his love story, and more". Financial Express. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.</ref> In 1995, he became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

During his two previous terms as Chief Minister, Naidu's public image was that of a visionary economic reformer and proponent of information technology–driven economic growth. His policies brought modernisation and significant investments, particularly in Hyderabad, where he directed the founding of HITEC City, Genome Valley, HITEX Exhibition and the Financial District. He also established the Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS), which was inaugurated during his tenure to improve urban mobility.<ref>"2 railway projects to start today". The Times of India. 1 November 2001. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2025.</ref> Additionally, he initiated major infrastructure projects such as the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road and laid the groundwork for the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.<ref>newsdesk (4 December 2021). "Who built the modern Hyderabad city?". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 29 April 2025.</ref> He also had a role in national politics, first as the convener of the United Front in 1996. He supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after the 1999 Lok Sabha elections, in which TDP won 29 seats, enhancing Naidu's reputation as a nationally prominent politician. In 2014, Naidu returned as Chief Minister, winning in the now-residuary (due to bifurcation) Andhra Pradesh.

In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, Naidu's party faced an electoral setback, with TDP winning only 23 out of 175 seats.<ref name="The Economic Times">"AP Election Results: YSR Congress storms to power in Andhra with landslide win". The Economic Times. 23 May 2019. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.</ref> In September 2023, Naidu was arrested by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) police in Andhra Pradesh due to alleged involvement in the skills development case and was granted bail by Andhra Pradesh High Court in November 2023.<ref>Janyala, Sreenivas (20 November 2023). "Chandrababu Naidu granted regular bail by Andhra Pradesh High Court in skill development case". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 June 2024.</ref> In a significant legal development in February 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cleared Naidu of all charges in the skill development case.<ref name=":3">Jayachandran, Apoorva (2 February 2026). "ED gives clean chit to Chandrababu Naidu in skill development case". India Today. Retrieved 3 February 2026.</ref> In the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, the TDP returned to power once again in a landslide toppling the incumbent YSRCP government and Naidu became Chief Minister for the fourth time.

Early life and education

Naidu was born on 20 April 1950<ref name=":2">"Naidu's birthday celebrated". The Hindu. 20 April 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.</ref> in a Telugu agrarian family to Nara Kharjura Naidu and his mother Amanamma in Naravaripalle, Tirupati district, in present-day Andhra Pradesh.<ref>"Chipurupalli Polytechnic named after CM's father". The New Indian Express. 2 June 2018. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.</ref><ref name="Rediff">J. S., Sai (23 September 1999). "No CM has worked as hard as Naidu". Rediff. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.</ref> He has a younger brother Nara Ramamurthy Naidu and two younger sisters. Naidu has vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that causes white patches on the skin.<ref>"Shining in Political Arena - 7 Famous Politicians with Vitiligo". Unite For Vitiligo. 24 November 2018. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.</ref>

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" /> Later, he got his master's degree in economics from Sri Venkateswara University.<ref name="HT">"Chandrababu Naidu". Hindustan Times. 2 August 2004. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.</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" />

Earlier Political career

Indian National Congress

Naidu started his political activities as a student union leader in Sri Venkateswara University while pursuing his master's degree. In 1975, he joined Indian Youth Congress and became the president of its local chapter in Pulicherla. After the emergency was imposed on the country in 1975, he became a supporter of Sanjay Gandhi.<ref>J S, Sai (23 September 1999). "'No CM has worked as hard as Naidu'". Rediff. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.</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 a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Chandragiri constituency in the 1978 assembly elections. He initially served as a director of Andhra Pradesh Small Scale Industries Development Corporation. Later, he was appointed as a minister in T. Anjaiah's government. Between 1980 and 1983, Naidu held various portfolios, including archives, cinematography, technical education, and minor irrigation in the state government. He became the youngest MLA at the age of 28 and a minister at the age of 30 in Andhra Pradesh at that time.<ref name=":1">"From 'CEO CM' to kingmaker: You can't write off N. Chandrababu Naidu". The Economic Times. 6 June 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 7 June 2024.</ref>

As the cinematography minister, Naidu came in contact with N. T. Rama Rao, a popular film star in Telugu cinema. In September 1981, he married Bhuvaneswari, Rao's second daughter.<ref>Kolanu, Brahmananda Rao (18 September 1981). "రాజకీయ రంగం, సినిమా రంగం వియ్యమందుకున్నాయి" (PDF). Zamin Ryot. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.</ref>

Telugu Desam Party

Main article: Telugu Desam Party

In 1982, N. T. Rama Rao, formed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and swept the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls held in 1983. Chandrababu Naidu, who was his son-in-law, remained in the Congress Party. However, he was defeated by a TDP candidate in the elections from Chandragiri assembly constituency. Soon after, he joined the Telugu Desam Party. Initially, Naidu involved himself in the party work, organising training camps and computerising membership records.<ref>Menon, Amarnath K (31 August 1985). "Chandrababu Naidu becomes the most important man in Telegu Desam setup". India Today. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.</ref> He played an active role during the 1984 August crisis in the government triggered by Nadendla Bhaskara Rao's coup.<ref>Menon, Amarnath K (15 September 1984). "Dismissal of NTR ministry planned, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao nurtured with care of an assassin". India Today. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.</ref> NTR appointed Naidu as general secretary of the TDP in 1986.<ref>Menon, Amarnath K (31 January 1986). "NTR re-elected TDP chief, Chandrababu Naidu nominated as general secretary". India Today. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.</ref>

Legislative career (1989–1994)

In the 1989 assembly election, Naidu contested from Kuppam constituency as a TDP candidate and won by 5,000 votes. INC, however, was elected to power, so Naidu was in the opposition.<ref name="HT" /> Rama Rao appointed him as a coordinator of the TDP,<ref>D. P., Satish (10 February 2019). "Can Shrewd Chandrababu Naidu, Who 'Hijacked' TDP from Father-in-law, Win Another 'Do or Die' Battle?". News18. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.</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, is seen as 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 N. T. Rama Rao's ministry.<ref name="HT" />

First term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, 1995

Main article: Chief Ministership of Nara Chandrababu Naidu

On 1 September 1995, Naidu, at the age of 45, was sworn in as the Chief Minister following a successful coup against the leadership of N.T. Rama Rao.<ref>Menon, Amarnath K. (30 September 1995). "Victorious Chandrababu Naidu will have to reckon with father-in-law NTR's mass appeal". India Today. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.</ref> The internal rebellion was triggered by the controversial role of Lakshmi Parvathi, NTR's second wife, in the party and the government.<ref>Menon, Amarnath K (28 February 1995). "N.T. Rama Rao's wife Lakshmi Parvathi may follow Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalitha's path". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.</ref> Naidu was able to secure the support of the majority of the legislators and has hence served as the leader of the party.<ref>Burns, John F. (19 January 1996). "N. T. Rama Rao, 72, Is Dead; Star Status Infused His Politics". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 21 March 2021.</ref><ref>Nagaraja, Gali (28 February 2018). "40 years of Chandrababu Naidu: Parallels between the politician and his party". The News Minute. Retrieved 7 June 2024. The party has survived for 36 years since inception with the help of NTR's legacy initially and Naidu's acumen and organisational skills later.</ref>

Second term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, 1999

Naidu speaking with workers in a textile factory

In the 1999 state legislature elections, Chandrababu Naidu led his party to victory, securing 180 out of 294 seats in the state assembly.<ref>Election Commission of India (1999). "Statistical Report on General Elections, 1999 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh" (PDF). CEO Telangana. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2023.</ref> Additionally, the TDP won 29 out of 42 seats in the Parliament elections. The TDP's tally in the Lok Sabha made it not only the biggest of the BJP's allies, but also the fourth largest party in the Lok Sabha.<ref>Suri K.C., CSDS Team (6 November 1999). "A triumph of alliance arithmetic". Frontline. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2023.</ref> These elections marked a critical juncture for Naidu, as they served as a significant test of his legitimacy both as the Chief Minister of the state and as the President of the TDP. Upon his return to power, the media hailed him as the first economic reformer to secure a strong electoral mandate.<ref>Menon, Amarnath K (25 October 1999). "Andhra Pradesh elections: Chandrababu Naidu sweeps polls, but reforms yet to pay off". India Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.</ref>

Assassination attempt

On 1 October 2003, Naidu survived a land mine blast by the People's War Group (PWG) near Alipiri tollgate in Tirupati.<ref>Live Footage of Bomb Blast on AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. YouTube. 1 May 2019. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2003.</ref><ref name=":12">S., Nagesh Kumar (24 October 2003). "A blast and its shock". Frontline. Archived from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.</ref> The Chief Minister's convoy was attacked on his way to Tirumala to participate in the annual ritual of Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara atop the seven hills. A total of 17 Claymore mines were planted, of which 9 exploded. Naidu was the first Chief Minister in the country to have been targeted by the ultra-left-wing Naxalites for assassination.<ref>P.V., Ramana (11 October 2003). "Naxalites' audacious attack on Naidu-I". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.</ref> Naidu's escape with minor injuries was considered miraculous given the severity of the blast. The PWG claimed it attacked him for being a "World Bank agent."<ref>Nayak, Nihar (3 February 2022). "A War Against The People". Outlook. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.</ref>

Role in National Politics

Chandrababu Naidu's involvement in national politics during the period of 1996 to 2004 was dominated by non-Congress coalition politics in Delhi.<ref>Gali, Nagaraja (13 October 2022). "How Chandrababu scuttled Mulayam's chances of becoming PM in 1996". The Federal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.</ref> In the aftermath of the 1996 parliamentary elections, he assumed the role of convenor for the United Front, a coalition comprising 13 political parties that secured power at the Centre. The coalition government was headed by H.D. Deve Gowda and later I.K. Gujral between 1996 and 1998. The United Front had its headquarters at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi.

Subsequently, Chandrababu Naidu's significance in national affairs got amplified after the 1999 Lok Sabha elections. The TDP and the BJP, which had a pre-poll understanding in the state, together won 36 MPs out of 42.<ref>Shireen (8 October 1999). "Vajpayee urges TDP to join ministry". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.</ref> The BJP emerged as the largest single party in the Lok Sabha. The TDP extended the support of 29 of its MPs to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government headed by A. B. Vajpayee.<ref>UNI (8 October 1999). "TDP extends support to NDA". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.</ref> TDP did not join the government, extending only 'issue-based support'.<ref>UNI (11 October 1999). "Naidu says no to slice of government". Rediff. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.</ref> Naidu claimed that though Vajpayee had offered eight cabinet berths to his party, the TDP stayed away from the union cabinet and offered external support to the NDA government.<ref>ANI (17 August 2018). "Chandrababu Naidu pays tribute to Vajpayee". Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.</ref>

Leader of the Opposition, 2004

Naidu, soon after the assassination attempt on him, dissolved the state assembly. Elections to the state were held along with the parliamentary polls in April 2004. The TDP government faced anti-incumbency fuelled by high power tariffs and the absence of support to the agricultural sector. Besides, the newly formed Congress(I)-TRS alliance posed a major challenge to the TDP popularity in Telangana.<ref name="A popular backlash">"A popular backlash". frontline.thehindu.com. 3 June 2004. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.</ref> The Telugu Desam Party was defeated in both the state and Lok Sabha elections. The Congress Party won 185 seats while the TDP ended up with 47 seats in the assembly, the then lowest in the party's electoral history. The TDP won only 5 seats out of 42 in Parliament. Naidu felt that the severe drought that gripped Andhra Pradesh the previous year as well as advancing the timing of the election were the major reasons for his defeat.<ref>Iype, George (11 November 2011). "Defeat has been an eye-opener". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.</ref>

Leader of the Opposition, 2009

In the 2009 parliamentary and assembly elections, Naidu faced another challenge as popular actor Chiranjeevi formed Praja Rajyam party and turned the election into a three-cornered contest. The TDP, which formed an alliance with TRS this time, once again lost to the incumbent Congress Party. The TDP secured 92 seats in the assembly, whereas the Congress got 156 seats, a thin majority in the assembly. Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam won in 18 seats. Naidu blamed Chiranjeevi's entry into the political arena for his party's debacle.<ref>"Naidu blames Chiranjeevi for TDP's loss". New Indian Express. 27 May 2009. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.</ref>

Third term as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, 2014

Chandrababu Naidu at rescue operations of Visakhapatnam airport the time of hudhud cyclone

See also: Chief Ministership of Nara Chandrababu Naidu

After the bifurcation, elections were held in 2014 in the newly formed states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Naidu formed an alliance again with the BJP and Jana Sena Party and returned to power in the bifurcated, residual Andhra Pradesh state, winning 102 seats out of 175 seats. The TDP also won 16 Lok Sabha seats. 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>Sudhir, Uma (9 June 2014). "N Chandrababu Naidu Takes Oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister in Grand Ceremony". NDTV. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.</ref> His party joined the NDA government at the Centre and held two portfolios in the union cabinet.<ref>TNN (7 November 2014). "Sena, TDP get invite to join expanded ministry". Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.</ref> Two cabinet berths in the state were allocated to the BJP.

The Chief Minister faced a host of challenges in the new state. The newly born state of Andhra Pradesh was left without a capital city and was deprived of a major economic hub.<ref>Legislature, Andhra Pradesh (21 June 2014). "Address by Governor". AP Legislature. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.</ref> Naidu took up the construction of a new capital city, named Amaravati, on the southern side of river Krishna near Vijayawada.<ref>PTI (12 January 2015). "Andhra Pradesh capital city construction to begin in June". Economic Times. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.</ref> During Naidu's term, the state achieved top ranking in the World Bank's Ease of Business rankings in the country since 2015. The state attracted mega companies like Kia Motors,<ref>Jin, Hyunjoo; Verma, Nidhi (7 February 2017). "Kia close to finalizing Andhra Pradesh for first India car plant". Live Mint. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.</ref> Isuzu Motors, Pepsi, Mondelez and Foxconn.

2015 cash-for-vote scam

Main article: 2015 cash-for-votes scam

Naidu's name figured in the cash-for-vote scandal which pertains to the alleged role of the TDP to buy votes in the 2015 Telangana Legislative Council elections. It started off when the TDP leaders of Telangana state were caught on video footage, aired in the media, allegedly offering bribes to a nominated MLA, Elvis Stephenson, for his vote in the 2015 Council elections.<ref>N., Rahul (8 June 2015). "TV channel airs Naidu-MLA 'tape'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.</ref> Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) claimed that it was in possession of a recorded telephonic conversation that purportedly took place between Elvis Stephenson and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, who was the then Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.<ref>"Cash-for-vote case: KCR- Naidu war escalates". India Today. 9 June 2015. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.</ref> Both the TRS (now BRS) and YSR Congress Party demanded that Naidu should be named in the case.<ref>MK, Mithun (27 November 2019). "Cash-for-vote case: YSRCP determined to not let Chandrababu Naidu off the hook". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.</ref> However, the ACB and later the Enforcement Directorate (ED), in their charge sheets, did not name Naidu as an accused in the case, as they did not find evidence to prove that the money was sent to Stevenson at the behest of Naidu.<ref>Apparasu, Srinivasa Rao (28 May 2021). "2015 Telangana 'cash-for-vote' scam: ED submits charge sheet against state Cong chief". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.</ref>

Special status dispute and break with BJP

Further information: Andhra Pradesh special status protests

In March 2018, the TDP withdrew its two ministers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the issue of Andhra special category status (SCS).<ref>Choudhury, Sunetra (16 March 2018). "Chandrababu Naidu Quits NDA Alliance, Blames PM For 'Injustice To Andhra". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.</ref> The SCS had been promised by the previous Congress government on the floor of the Parliament during the passage of the AP Reorganisation Bill.<ref>PTI (20 February 2023). "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces 6-point package for successor states of Andhra". Economic Times. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.</ref> Subsequently, Naidu announced the TDP's departure from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) due to the "injustice" inflicted upon Andhra Pradesh by the denial of SCS.<ref>Chowdhury, Sunethra (16 March 2018). "Chandrababu Naidu Quits NDA Alliance, Blames PM For 'Injustice To Andhra'". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.</ref>

In 2016, Naidu had previously agreed to the announcement made by the then Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley regarding a financial package for Andhra Pradesh instead of granting it special status.<ref>PTI (8 September 2016). "N Chandrababu Naidu welcomes Centre's special package for Andhra". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.</ref> In this backdrop, the decision of the ruling TDP to withdraw from the NDA was perceived as a political response to the mounting criticism from the Opposition regarding the non-fulfilment of the special category status.<ref>Yunus Y., Lasania (18 March 2018). "What prompted TDP to suddenly break its alliance with NDA?". Mint. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.</ref> Naidu further criticised the central government on the issue by staging a hunger strike, known as 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' (a day-long 'protest for justice'), in Delhi.<ref>ANI (11 February 2019). "Chandrababu Naidu begins 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' in Delhi". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.</ref> This event marked a significant deterioration in the relationship between the TDP and the BJP.

As of February 2018, It was reported by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) that he was the richest Chief Minister in India, with total assets of 177 crore.<ref>"Chandrababu Naidu richest Chief Minister in India, eleven others face criminal cases: ADR Report". The New Indian Express. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2025.</ref><ref>Jesudasan, Dennis S. (13 February 2018). "Chandrababu Naidu is richest CM, Manik Sarkar the poorest: ADR". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 February 2025.</ref>

Alliance with the Congress Party

In an unexpected turn of events, the TDP forged an alliance with the Congress Party for the 2018 Telangana assembly elections. The alliance, consisting of the Congress, the TDP, and the Communist Party of India (CPI), formed the "Maha Kootami" (grand alliance) with the primary objective of defeating the TRS (now BRS) in the elections.<ref>Apparasu, Srinivasa Rao (12 September 2018). "Congress, TDP, Left form grand alliance to fight Telangana election". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.</ref> This marked the first time that the TDP, which had been founded on an anti-Congress platform in 1982, joined hands with the Congress party. During this period, Naidu was advocating for a non-BJP coalition comprising regional parties with the support of Congress to make a significant impact in the upcoming parliamentary elections.<ref>Bureau (20 May 2019). "TDP Chief Naidu And Mamata Discuss Formation Of Non-BJP Govt With Congress Support". Outlook. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)</ref> This experiment faced a failure in the Telangana elections with K.Chandrashekar Rao's TRS winning by a big margin.<ref>Apparasu, Srinivasa Rao (12 December 2018). "KCR wins by heavy margin, Congress distant second in Telangana". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.</ref> As a result, the TDP and the Congress subsequently parted ways for the 2019 Andhra Pradesh assembly elections.<ref>Special Correspondent (23 January 2019). "Congress breaks ties with TDP, to go it alone in Andhra Pradesh". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)</ref> The alliance with the Congress and its aftermath left a bitter outcome for Naidu, leading to a considerable erosion of his credibility due to the perceived flip-flop in alliances.<ref>S, Rama Krishna (12 October 2019). "Chandrababu regrets quitting BJP-led NDA". The Sunday Guardian. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.</ref>

Leader of the Opposition, 2019

In the 2019 assembly and parliamentary elections, the ruling TDP was decisively defeated by the YSR Congress Party led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The YSRCP achieved a landslide victory by securing 151 seats in the assembly out of 175, while the TDP could manage 23 seats.<ref>Jacob, Jimmy (23 May 2019). ""Respect The Mandate": Chandrababu Naidu Concedes Loss In Andhra Pradesh". NDTV. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.</ref> In the Lok Sabha, the TDP won three seats, while the YSRCP secured the remaining 22 seats.

Corruption allegations and arrest

On 9 September 2023, Naidu was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (AP-CID), accused of misappropriation of public funds amounting to 371 crore INR. He was listed as accused number 37 in the case.<ref>"A.P. police name ex-CM Chandrababu Naidu as A37 in skill development corporation scam case". The Hindu. PTI. 10 September 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.</ref><ref>Biswas, Sayantani (11 September 2023). "Chandrababu Naidu's arrest leaves the leader spot open ahead of Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls". Mint. Archived from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.</ref> On 10 September 2023, he appeared at the ACB court and the court remanded him in custody for 14 days, for which he was moved to the Central Jail in Rajamahendravaram.<ref>"Chandrababu Naidu Arrest News Live: Vijayawada ACB court sends TDP Chief N Chandrababu to judicial custody till September 23". The Times of India. 10 September 2023. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.</ref><ref name="Telangana Today">"Chandrababu Naidu taken to Rajahmundry Central Jail". Telangana Today. 10 September 2023. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.</ref> After being in judicial custody for 52 days, he was released on bail on 31 October 2023.<ref name="Telangana Today"/> In a significant legal development in February 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cleared Chandrababu Naidu of all charges in the skill development case.<ref name=":3" />

Fourth term as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, 2024

See also: Chief Ministership of Nara Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu was sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for a record fourth term, surpassing N. T. Rama Rao who had served as the chief minister of the state for four terms, on 12 June 2024 after the TDP in alliance with the BJP and the JSP won the 2024 state legislative assembly election in a landslide, garnering 164 out of 175 seats and defeating the YSR Congress Party led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

He has vowed to revive Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and said that he will rebuild the capital as soon as possible. Mr. Naidu said he would seek the Central government’s cooperation to rebuild Amaravati and exuded confidence that the expected support would come. The Centre had provided capital gains exemption for all sales of land and released ₹1,500 crore of the approved ₹2,500 crore for Amaravati.<ref>Raghavendra, V. (3 July 2024). "Will rebuild Amaravati capital city in the quickest possible time, says A.P Chief Minister Naidu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 July 2024.</ref>

As of December 2024, it was reported by the Association for Democratic Reforms that he was the richest Chief Minister in India, with total assets of 932 crore.<ref>"'Richest' CM Chandrababu Naidu's draws almost entirely on one asset, Mamata records sharpest decline". 5 January 2025.</ref><ref>"Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu richest Chief Minister, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee poorest: ADR". The Hindu. 30 December 2024.</ref>

Business career

Heritage Foods Limited (HFL), a dairy enterprise, was incorporated by Naidu in 1992. The company went public in 1994. The annual turnover of Heritage Foods stood at INR 26,429 million in the financial year 2021–22. Currently, Nara Bhuvaneswari, Naidu's wife, holds the position of vice-chairperson & managing director, while Nara Brahmani, Naidu's daughter-in-law, serves as the executive director. Heritage has hundreds of outlets throughout Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and a significant presence across many states in the country. Heritage has also a renewable energy vertical which runs captive solar & wind power plants at 11 different locations. HFL comprises a solid portion of Naidu's current assets.<ref>"Heritage Foods Ltd". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.</ref>

Non-political initiatives

Chandrababu Naidu serves as the chairman and director of the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFST), an organisation he established in March 2020 in Hyderabad. It is positioned as a global not-for-profit and apolitical think tank, with the aim of promoting sustainability in economies and communities. In June 2023, GFST hosted a seminar on 'Deep Technologies' in Hyderabad.<ref>Correspondent (17 June 2023). "Chandrababu is confident of India emerging as global largest economy by 2047". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)</ref> Among its projects is the development of Vision India@2047, aligning with India's 100th year of Independence. Naidu unveiled a vision document titled India@2047, authored by GFST, on 15 August 2023, in Visakhapatnam.<ref>B, Madhugopal (15 August 2023). "Chandrababu Naidu releases Vision-2047 document, says it will be a game changer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.</ref>

The NTR Memorial Trust was founded in 1997 by Chandrababu Naidu as a non-profit organisation. The Trust is involved in a variety of activities including initiatives like providing free education, offering blood transfusion facilities, conducting health camps, and supporting empowerment and livelihood programs. The Trust manages a blood bank and Thalassemia center in Hyderabad, as well as blood banks in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati. Additionally, it operates schools in Hyderabad and Challapalli (Krishna district), along with NTR Junior & Degree College for Women in Hyderabad. The Trust's day-to-day operations are overseen by Naidu's wife, Nara Bhuvaneswari, who serves as the managing trustee.<ref>"About NTR Memorial Trust". NTR TRUST. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2024.</ref>

Bill Gates with Chandrababu Naidu in Visakhapatnam

Naidu faced severe criticism from various quarters for his policies. Both the Congress and left parties vehemently opposed his privatisation initiatives, labelling him as a symbol of World Bank policies.<ref>V, Sridhar (18 June 2004). "Neo-Liberalism Spurned". Frontline. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> The power sector reforms implemented by him encountered strong resistance throughout the state.<ref>B.V., Raghavulu (January–March 2001). "Power Sector Reforms in Andhra Pradesh". The Marxist. 17 (1). Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> Naidu attracted criticism for allegedly prioritising information technology over the agriculture sector, which was a vital source of livelihood for a significant portion of the state's workforce.<ref>Ramesh, Randeep (10 May 2004). "Prophets of Cyberabad face rural backlash". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> While the corporate industry hailed him as the "CEO of Andhra Pradesh Inc.," a substantial portion of the state's population perceived him as "anti-poor", which reflected in the loss of the 2004 elections.<ref>W Chandrakanth, S Nagesh Kumar (4 June 2004). "A popular backlash". Frontline. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> Amaravati, the new capital city that he set out to build in his latest term, ran into rough weather over various controversies.<ref>IANS (5 December 2021). "Capital pains continue to plague Andhra Pradesh". Siasat. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref>

Public image

Cyber Towers

Microsoft R&D Hyderabad

Chandrababu Naidu was one of the most recognised Chief Ministers in the country during his nine-and-a-half-year tenure from 1995 to 2004.<ref>Ravishankar, Sandhya (25 June 2015). "India's high-tech chief minister". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> He was a strong supporter of liberalisation policies at the state level and was hailed by the western media as "one of the most promising local leaders not just in India but in the developing world."<ref>G, Krishna Reddy (2–8 March 2002). "New Populism and Liberalisation: Regime Shift under Chandrababu Naidu in AP". Economic and Political Weekly. 37 (9): 871–883. JSTOR 4411814. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref><ref>Bradsher, Keith (27 December 2002). "A High-Tech Fix for One Corner of India". New York Times. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> Andhra Pradesh was the first state in India to receive a direct World Bank loan for economic restructuring.<ref>"Andhra First State To Get Direct World Bank Loan". Business Standard. 8 April 1997. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> Naidu was a regular participant at World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland.<ref>PTI (25 January 2003). "Naidu seeks MNC investment in AP". Rediff. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref>

Naidu played a pivotal role in the establishment of HITEC City,<ref>bin Yahya, Faizal (17 September 2008). New "Temples" of India. BRILL. p. 174. doi:10.1163/ej.9789004170643.i-221. ISBN 978-90-474-1214-4. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.</ref> Financial District,<ref>"Hyderabad to become second financial capital". Arab News. 4 December 2001. Retrieved 3 February 2026.</ref> and Genome Valley in 1998 by the erstwhile combined Government of Andhra Pradesh, adjoining Cyberabad to the west of Hyderabad, propelling the information technology industry and enhancing modern infrastructure in Hyderabad, including the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and the Indian School of Business (ISB).<ref>Sridhar, Naga (17 December 2022). "How ISB at Hyderabad shaped up over a cup of tea". Hindu BusinessLine. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> Beyond high-tech industry, his vision for the city’s connectivity and public utility was evidenced by the launch of the Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) and the development of the HITEX Exhibition Center.<ref>"2 railway projects to start today". The Times of India. 1 November 2001. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2026.</ref> Furthermore, he oversaw the creation of world class sporting infrastructure, most notably the Uppal Stadium (Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium),<ref>"The HCA, at least, is grateful - Chandrababu Naidu okayed lease, setting in motion the construction of an exclusive cricket stadium". Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2026.</ref> and to foster athletic talent, he provided land and support to Pullela Gopichand to set up his badminton academy.<ref>RADHAKRISHNA, G.S. (10 November 2010). "Gopichand gets plot back".</ref>

Naidu's meetings with Bill Gates, the chairman of Microsoft, in New Delhi in 1997, followed by Gates' visit to Hyderabad in 2002,<ref>Rao, K. Sreedhar (14 November 2002). "Bill Gates to meet Naidu today". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 June 2024.</ref> and the visit of US President Bill Clinton in 2000,<ref>"Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu presents President Bill Clinton with traditional items of greeting". 24 March 2000. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> played a significant role in enhancing his reputation.<ref>Herera, Sue (29 October 2003). "India's Hyderabad a high-tech haven". NBC News. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref>

Chandrababu with President Clinton

During his third term between 2014 and 2019, Naidu took up the ambitious project of building a capital city Amaravati for the bifurcated state.<ref>TNN (1 April 2015). "Andhra's new capital named Amaravati, Naidu announces". Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref> Andhra Pradesh also became the number one state in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Rankings during this period.<ref>Economic Bureau, ENS (11 July 2018). "Ease of doing business: Andhra Pradesh tops ranking; Telangana and Haryana follow". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.</ref>

Awards

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>"N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State, India receiving Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation - 2017". goldenpeacockaward.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.</ref><ref>"Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu receives 'Golden Peacock Award' in London". Financialexpress. 26 October 2017. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.</ref> and membership in the World Economic Forum's Dream Cabinet.<ref name="ia.rediff.com2">Naidu, India's leading reformer Archived 30 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Ia.rediff.com (12 May 2004). Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref><ref>Bradsher, Keith (27 December 2002). "A High-Tech Fix for One Corner of India". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2020.</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>IT giant bowled over by Naidu. The Hindu (6 September 2001). Retrieved on 16 January 2012.</ref><ref>"Chandrababu Naidu Haunts Bangalore Yet Again – The Economic Times". cscsarchive.org. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012.</ref> Naidu was offered an honorary professorship by US business school, the Kellogg School of Management in 2000.<ref>"rediff.com US edition: Kellog prof to lead IT revolution in AP". m.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2020. Retrieved 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>"Report on micro-irrigation task force- Government of India, January 2004" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.</ref><ref>"Micro-irrigation: Naidu's Taskforce Suggests Slew Of Measures - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 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>Fuwad, Ahamad (30 November 2016). "Chandrababu Naidu to head panel of Chief Ministers to boost digital payment systems". www.indiatvnews.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.</ref><ref>"Chandrababu Naidu submits interim report on digitalisation". www.indiatoday.in. 24 January 2017. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.</ref><ref name=":0"/>

• The then Governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar, created a Naidu day on 24 September 1998 in his honour.<ref>"Naidu's victory carnival finds echo in US city". The Hindu. 12 June 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.</ref>
• Voted IT Indian of the Millennium in a poll by India Today and 20:20 Media.<ref>"Naidu voted IT Indian of the millennium". The Indian Express. 10 January 2000. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2013.</ref>
• He was named South Asian of the Year in 1999 by Time magazine, US<ref>Ghosh, Aparisim (31 December 1999). "South Asian of the Year: Chandrababu Naidu". CNN. Archived from the original on 20 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.</ref>
• 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.<ref>"IT giant bowled over by Naidu". The Hindu. 6 September 2001. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.</ref>
• Business Person of the Year by Economic Times.<ref>Jain, Mahendra, ed. (November 1998). "Latest General Knowledge". Competition Science Vision. Pratiyogita Darpan. p. 1261. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2020.</ref>
• Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation - 2017<ref>"N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State, India receiving Golden Peacock Award for Leadership in Public Service & Economic Transformation - 2017". goldenpeacockaward.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2020.</ref>
• Global Agriculture Policy Leadership Award by Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA).<ref>"ICFA Policy Leadership Award for Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu". The New Indian Express. 9 October 2018. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 16 January 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>"Chandrababu Naidu receives "Best CM" Award". The Siasat Daily. 31 January 2016. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2016.</ref>
• Transformative Chief Minister Award in May 2017 by US-India Business Council (USIBC) at West Coast Summit in the Silicon Valley.<ref>"Chandrababu Naidu Awarded 'Transformative Chief Minister Award' In The US". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2020.</ref>

Portrayals

• He was portrayed by Rana Daggubati in NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019) in a cameo role and its sequel NTR: Mahanayakudu (2019) with a much more substantial role.
• He was portrayed by Sritej in the Ram Gopal Varma film Lakshmi's NTR (2019) which follows the events of NTR: Mahanayakudu but is unrelated to the other 2 films, with a different cast and director.
• Aadhi Pinisetty portrayed as Kakarla Krishnama Naidu in the 2025 drama series Mayasabha: Rise of the Titans. The series is a fictionalized retelling of events based on the politics of Andhra Pradesh between the 1970s and 1995, drawing comparisons to the political careers of N. Chandrababu Naidu and Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy.

Electoral history

Election results

Year	Office	Constituency	Party		Votes	%	Opponent	Party		Votes	%	Result	Ref
1978	MLA	Chandragiri	Indian National Congress		35,092	44.23	Kongara Pattabhi Rama Chowdary	Janata Party		32,598	41.08	Won	<ref>"Chandrababu Naidu becomes first chief minister of new Andhra Pradesh". The Economic Times. 8 June 2014. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 30 November 2024.</ref>
1983					32,581	38.76	Medasani Venkatarama Naidu	Telugu Desam Party		50,010	59.49	Lost	<ref>PTI (8 June 2014). "Chandrababu Naidu Becomes First CM of New Andhra Pradesh". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 November 2024.</ref>
1989		Kuppam	Telugu Desam Party		50,098	52.65	B. R. Doraswamy Naidu	Indian National Congress		43,180	45.38	Won	<ref>Umashanker, K. (24 June 2024). "After a hiatus of five years, Kuppam gets back its 'VVIP' tag". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 November 2024.</ref><ref>Nichenametla, Prasad (4 June 2024). "Kuppam elects Chandrababu for eighth time, TDP chief to become Andhra Pradesh CM for fourth time". ThePrint. Retrieved 30 November 2024.</ref><ref>Staff Reporter (23 April 2019). "Betting in full swing on Naidu's majority". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 November 2024.</ref>
1994					81,210	75.49	R. Gopinath			24,622	22.89	Won
1999					93,288	74.42	M. Subramanyam Reddy			27,601	22.02	Won
2004					98,123	69.93				38,535	27.46	Won
2009					89,952	61.91				43,886	30.21	Won
2014					102,952	62.59	K. Chandramouli	YSR Congress Party		55,831	33.94	Won
2019					100,146	55.18				69,424	38.25	Won
2024					121,929	59.96	K. R. J. Bharath			73,923	36.35	Won

External links

• N. Chandrababu Naidu on Twitter

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
Preceded by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy	Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh 12 June 2014 – Present	Incumbent

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