Andhra Pradesh on ventilator before NDA rule, now revived: Naidu at 2-year mark
Synopsis
Two years in, Chandrababu Naidu used a Tirupati rally to draw the starkest possible contrast with YSRCP rule — invoking a 'ventilator' metaphor, citing ₹65,000 crore in pensions, and announcing a Royal Enfield plant for Tirupati. The speech was as much a political audit as a governance report card, with the 2024 mandate's 57% vote share positioned as both mandate and moral obligation.
Key Takeaways
CM Chandrababu Naidu addressed a public meeting in Daminedu, Tirupati on 12 June to mark two years of the TDP-led NDA coalition government.
The coalition won the 2024 elections with 57 per cent vote share and 164 seats ; Naidu described the mandate as a 'responsibility to rebuild'.
Naidu alleged the previous YSRCP government left a debt burden of nearly ₹10 lakh crore and weakened institutions.
Over ₹65,000 crore in pensions distributed under NTR Bharosa ; women availed 710 million free bus journeys under Shakti ; farmers receive ₹20,000 annually under Annadata Sukhibhava .
Government announced 175 MSME parks , a Royal Enfield plant in Tirupati, and gold mining at Jonnagiri, Kurnool .
Naidu committed to working toward 33 per cent women's reservation in legislative bodies.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, 12 June declared that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government had given 'oxygen' to a state that was 'on a ventilator' when it assumed office two years ago. Speaking at a public meeting in Daminedu, Tirupati district, to mark the TDP-led coalition government's second anniversary, Naidu called on citizens to join a collective effort to make Andhra Pradesh a model state for the country.
The Political Backdrop
The event, titled 'Two years of trust, development and welfare', was also addressed by Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, state BJP president PVN Madhav, and other NDA leaders. Naidu framed the 2024 election mandate — in which the coalition secured 57 per cent vote share and 164 seats — not as a political victory but as a public responsibility to rebuild the state. 'We chose to work as servants of the people rather than rulers,' he said.
Allegations Against the Previous Government
Naidu trained sharp criticism on the preceding YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) administration, alleging that its tenure left every sector in crisis. He claimed the destruction began with the demolition of 'Praja Vedika' and culminated in a debt burden of nearly ₹10 lakh crore. According to Naidu, central schemes and irrigation projects were neglected, investors were driven away, youth opportunities were compromised, and those who questioned the government faced harassment. The NDA government, he said, has since restored law and order, stabilised governance, and rebuilt damaged institutions.
Welfare and Development Achievements Cited
The Chief Minister outlined a range of welfare programmes delivered over two years. Under NTR Bharosa, pensions worth more than ₹65,000 crore have been distributed. The Shakti scheme has enabled women to avail 710 million free bus journeys. Through Annadata Sukhibhava, in partnership with the Union Government, farmers are receiving ₹20,000 annually, with paddy procurement payments credited within 24 hours. Naidu also cited the filling of 15,941 teacher posts through Mega DSC and the recruitment of 5,757 police constables.
Investment and Economic Push
On the economic front, Naidu said the government is establishing 175 MSME parks across the state and claimed that investors who left during the previous administration are returning. He highlighted that approvals for a fifth-generation fighter aircraft project at Puttaparthi were granted within 36 days under Speed of Doing Business reforms. He also announced that a Royal Enfield manufacturing unit is coming to Tirupati district and that gold mining operations are set to begin at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district. Rayalaseema, he said, is emerging as a horticulture hub attracting investments in space, drone, and defence sectors.
Women's Reservation and Modi Tribute
Naidu also announced that the government would work toward implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies. He congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office, crediting Centre-State partnership for Andhra Pradesh's progress on key projects including Polavaram, Amaravati, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, and the Railway Zone. As Andhra Pradesh enters its third year under the NDA coalition, Naidu's administration faces the test of converting high-visibility announcements into measurable outcomes on the ground.
Point of View
But the two-year mark is also the point at which governing coalitions must answer to outcomes rather than intent. The ₹65,000 crore pension figure and 710 million free bus journeys are verifiable claims that deserve independent audit — as does the allegation of a ₹10 lakh crore YSRCP debt, which the opposition has consistently contested. The announcement of 33 per cent women's reservation in legislative bodies is notable but carries no legislative timeline. And while the investment pipeline — Royal Enfield, fighter aircraft approvals, Jonnagiri gold mining — signals momentum, Andhra Pradesh's post-bifurcation fiscal constraints mean execution risk remains the central story that this anniversary rally did not fully address.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CM Chandrababu Naidu say about Andhra Pradesh's condition before the NDA government took over?
Naidu said Andhra Pradesh was 'on a ventilator' when the NDA coalition assumed office two years ago, alleging the previous YSRCP government left a debt burden of nearly ₹10 lakh crore, neglected central schemes, and drove away investors. He claimed the coalition has since restored law and order and rebuilt damaged institutions.
What welfare schemes did Naidu highlight at the Tirupati rally?
Naidu cited NTR Bharosa (over ₹65,000 crore in pensions distributed), the Shakti scheme (710 million free bus journeys for women), Annadata Sukhibhava (₹20,000 annually for farmers), Talliki Vandanam (children's education support), and the Sanjeevani initiative for education and healthcare. He also noted the filling of 15,941 teacher posts and recruitment of 5,757 police constables.
What new investments did Naidu announce for Andhra Pradesh?
Naidu announced that a Royal Enfield manufacturing unit is coming to Tirupati district and that gold mining operations are set to begin at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district. He also said 175 MSME parks are being established across the state and that a fifth-generation fighter aircraft project at Puttaparthi received approvals within 36 days.
What did Naidu say about women's reservation?
Naidu announced that the Andhra Pradesh government would work toward implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies. No specific legislative timeline was provided at the event.
Who else spoke at the two-year anniversary event in Tirupati?
The public meeting titled 'Two years of trust, development and welfare' was also addressed by Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, state BJP president PVN Madhav, and other NDA leaders. The event was held at Daminedu in Tirupati district.
