Three years after vowing to enter the Assembly only as Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu has been sworn in for his fourth term as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The oath-taking ceremony, held near Gannavaram Airport in Kesarapalli on the outskirts of Vijayawada, saw the attendance of key figures including PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Emotional Vow After Derogatory Remarks
In a significant moment in 2021, Naidu had publicly shed tears for the first time afterderogatory remarkswere made against his wife byYSR Congress Party (YSRCP)leaders, prompting him to take a solemn vow to return to the Assembly only asChief Minister.
Naidu’s Political Journey and Return to Power
Chandrababu Naidu took oath as the CM of Andhra Pradesh. After taking oath, AP CMhugged PM Modiat the stage. Followed by Chandrababu Naidu,JanaSenaleaderPawan Kalyanand Naidu’s sonNara Lokeshalso took oath ascouncil of Ministersin the state.
Naidu first became the Chief Minister of the then undivided Andhra Pradesh in1995, servingtwo consecutive terms. In2014, he became the first Chief Minister of the newly bifurcated Andhra Pradesh, holding office until2019. His return to power follows alandslide victoryin the2024 elections.
NDA Alliance’s Resounding Victory
TheNDA alliancein Andhra Pradesh, comprising theTDP,BJP, andJanasena, achieved a substantialmajorityin the Assembly, securing164 seats. In the simultaneousLok Sabha elections, the alliance captured21 of the 25 parliamentary constituenciesin the state.
A Momentous Occasion and Fresh Mandate
The swearing-in ceremony marked a momentous occasion for Naidu, who had vowed to return as Chief Minister after facing political setbacks. With a fresh mandate from the people of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu now has the opportunity to lead the state towards further development and progress, backed by the support of his alliance partners and the blessings of the Prime Minister and other influential leaders.
