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Who is N Chandrababu Naidu?

N Chandrababu Naidu

About N Chandrababu Naidu

Who is N Chandrababu Naidu?

Nara Chandrababu Naidu is an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1995–2004 and 2014–19). He is the leader of Opposition of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He is the National President of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and has also served as the convenor of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during 1999 general elections.
 
Naida has been the longest-served CM of Andhra Pradesh.
 
Early life and education
N Chandrababu Naidu was born on April 20, 1950, in Naravaripalle, a small village in Andhra Pradesh. His father, N Kharjura Naidu was a farmer and his mother Ammanamma was a housewife.
 
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CM Naidu lays foundation for $15 bn Google AI data centre in Andhra

According to the CM, the ₹1.35 lakh crore Google data centre investment will emerge as the pride of North Andhra region, and termed it as Asia's biggest such facility

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Andhra CM lays foundation for $15 billion Google data centre near Vizag

The facility will be established across 600 acres in Tarluvada, Adavivaram and Rambilli villages, with other private partners, aiming to build a larger multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem in the state

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: India must pursue delimitation, devolution of powers

Today's BS Opinion wrap examines delimitation and federal balance, the BJP's Andhra Pradesh dilemma, shifts in Bengal politics, and Infosys's bet on sport-led branding

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Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

BJP's alliance bind in Andhra Pradesh complicates long-term growth strategy

With the two most powerful political forces falling over each other to support it in Andhra Pradesh, the BJP gains and loses at the same time

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Amaravati to be developed as major economic hub, growth engine: Andhra CM

Chairing the 60th meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, Naidu emphasised that all constructions in the capital city must reflect Telugu culture and traditions

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Andhra CM to lay foundation for ReNew's Rs 5,400 crore solar unit

Andhra Pradesh CM will lay the foundation for ReNew's Rs 5,400 crore solar manufacturing facility, aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and clean energy capacity

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

Andhra CM announces ₹40K per acre lease for Amaravati farmers under LPS

On April 10, Municipal Minister P Narayana said 31,150 farmers in total gave nearly 34,983 acres of land, which also included the 1,000 acres given by Pedaparimi village farmers under LPS

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Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Amaravati now sole capital of Andhra Pradesh; CM thanks Prez Murmu, PM Modi

CM N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital, expressing gratitude towards President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

Why south Indian states fear they must populate or risk political decline

States fear losing political clout as faster population growth in states like UP, Bihar could tilt parliamentary representation, reshaping India's federal balance and democratic power structure

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

Birth incentives and bad economics: The flaws in Andhra's demographic plan

The policy runs the risk of creating adverse outcomes. First concerns the quality of human capital. Given that India's and Andhra Pradesh's falling TFR is the result of improved education and incomes

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Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Andhra plans ₹25K incentive for second child under new population policy

Andhra Pradesh has proposed a structured population management strategy, including a Rs 25,000 incentive for a second child, as the state confronts a falling fertility rate

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

20 dead, 6 injured as cracker unit explodes in Andhra, CM to visit spot

Tourism Minister K Durgesh said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is expected to visit the site

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

India set to provide global leadership in AI: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Naidu also announced that the Andhra government has partnered with IBM to skill one hundred thousand youngsters in the state across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum computing

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

Andhra, Gates Foundation partnership will reshape Andhra's future: CM Naidu

According to Naidu, the southern state has deployed AI in 10 fields and 30 government wings, among other initiatives in various departments

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Andhra CM Naidu, Bill Gates meet at state secretariat in Amaravati

The chief minister introduced his council of ministers, followed by an interaction with IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and a few senior officials

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Andhra launches Amaravati Quantum Valley to power global-scale innovation

Its focus areas include quantum medicine, quantum biology, and integrating life sciences through a multidisciplinary, computation-led, and data-driven approach

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Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

AM Green's $10 bn Kakinada green ammonia export hub nears key milestone

Complex will begin first major equipment erection on Saturday, with exports planned for Germany, Japan and Singapore and phase one due by March 2027

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Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

CM Naidu welcomes reports naming Andhra top investment destination

Naidu said the development reflects the impact of the state's forward-looking policy reforms, particularly the 'speed of doing business' initiatives

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Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Andhra CM calls for change in govt business rules to improve governance

The CM called for extending efficient governance powered by technology and a data lake, and directed an audit of all departments to assess efficiency

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 1:19 PM IST

Amaravati land pooling phase two progressing smoothly, says CM Naidu

On November 28, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Naidu, approved the second phase of the land pooling scheme (LPS), covering 16,666 acres across seven villages

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 8:10 PM IST