Chandrababu Naidu to join Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi for Modi's 25-year milestone
Synopsis
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is travelling to Varanasi to mark a milestone few politicians accumulate: 25 unbroken years as head of a government for PM Modi. The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and its Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Yatra signal how NDA allies are mobilising nationwide to frame October 2026 as a governance anniversary — not just a political one.
Key Takeaways
Andhra Pradesh CM N.
Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi on 18 September 2026 .
The event marks PM Narendra Modi 's 25 years of continuous public service as head of a government, beginning 7 October 2001 as Gujarat CM.
Naidu will attend the flag-off of the Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Yatra at the Rudraksha International Convention Centre after offering prayers at Sri Kashi Vishwanath .
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan connects Varanasi (Modi's parliamentary constituency) and Vadnagar (his hometown) through a month-long national campaign.
Naidu is national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) , a partner in the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will travel to Varanasi on Thursday, 18 September 2026, to participate in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide programme marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of continuous public service as head of a government. The event is part of a month-long series of commemorations being held across India to mark Modi's unbroken tenure since first assuming office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001.
Naidu's Varanasi Schedule
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Naidu will depart from Vijayawada at 7:30 am and arrive in Varanasi at 9:35 am. He will first offer prayers at the Sri Kashi Vishwanath temple at 11:15 am, before proceeding to the Rudraksha International Convention Centre to participate in the flag-off ceremony of the Seva Yatra. He is scheduled to depart from Varanasi at 3:10 pm and return to Amaravati by 5:15 pm.
What Is the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is a month-long campaign organised to commemorate Modi's journey in public life — first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as Prime Minister of India. As part of the initiative, the Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Yatra connects two cities that hold special significance in Modi's public life: Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, and Vadnagar, his hometown in Gujarat. The campaign carries the message that public participation, a spirit of service, and social responsibility are central to India's development journey. Organisers have emphasised that the programme is designed to ensure every village, family, youth, and woman becomes a stakeholder in the national development process.
Modi's 25-Year Governance Milestone
Lanka Dinakar, Chairman of the Implementation of Twenty Points Programme for the Government of Andhra Pradesh, addressed a press conference at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi, underlining the significance of the occasion. He noted that Modi assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001, and on 7 October 2026 he will complete an uninterrupted 25 years as the head of a government — first at the state level and then nationally. 'This is more than a personal milestone. It represents a governance journey that began in Gujarat and subsequently expanded nationally through programmes focused on development, welfare, financial inclusion, infrastructure, technology-enabled governance and structural reforms,' Dinakar said.
Political Context
Naidu is the national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key partner in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre. He also heads the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh. His participation in the Varanasi event underscores the alignment between regional NDA allies and the ruling dispensation at the national level ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged commemorative milestone in October.
Point of View
The BJP ecosystem is converting a personal milestone into a nationwide mobilisation exercise — and regional allies like TDP are using it to reaffirm their alliance credentials. The Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Yatra framing is also notable: linking Modi's parliamentary constituency with his hometown creates a biographical arc that feeds into the broader 'sevak' narrative central to BJP's political identity. Whether the Abhiyan translates public sentiment into grassroots outreach or remains a ceremonial fixture will determine its long-term impact.
NationPress
17 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi?
The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is a month-long nationwide campaign to commemorate PM Narendra Modi's 25 years of continuous public service as head of a government, marking the anniversary of his assumption of office as Gujarat Chief Minister on 7 October 2001. The Varanasi leg features the Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Yatra, connecting Modi's parliamentary constituency with his hometown.
Why is Chandrababu Naidu participating in the Varanasi event?
Naidu is attending as a key NDA ally — he is the national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a partner in the BJP-led NDA government at both the Centre and in Andhra Pradesh. His participation signals solidarity with the ruling alliance ahead of Modi's politically significant 25-year governance milestone in October 2026.
When will PM Modi complete 25 years of public service?
PM Narendra Modi will complete 25 years of uninterrupted service as the head of a government on 7 October 2026, having first assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001. He subsequently became Prime Minister in 2014 and has held the post continuously since.
What is the significance of Varanasi and Vadnagar in this event?
Varanasi is PM Modi's parliamentary constituency and Vadnagar is his hometown in Gujarat. The Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Yatra is designed to connect these two cities as symbols of Modi's personal and political journey, drawing a biographical arc that organisers say reflects the spirit of public service and national development.
What is Chandrababu Naidu's schedule in Varanasi?
Naidu will depart Vijayawada at 7:30 am and reach Varanasi at 9:35 am. He will offer prayers at Sri Kashi Vishwanath temple at 11:15 am, attend the Seva Yatra flag-off at the Rudraksha International Convention Centre, and return to Amaravati by 5:15 pm after departing Varanasi at 3:10 pm.
