N Chandrababu Naidu has been unanimously elected as the Chief Ministerial candidate for Andhra Pradesh and will take the oath on June 12. The NDA alliance, comprising TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP, secured a significant majority in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections. BJP leader Amit Shah is set to visit Andhra Pradesh to meet with Naidu ahead of the oath-taking ceremony.
Key Developments:
- Amit Shah’s Visit:
- Amit Shah, after assuming his role as the Home Minister, will travel to Andhra Pradesh to meet CM-designate Chandrababu Naidu. He is expected to hold a meeting with Naidu on Wednesday before the swearing-in ceremony.
- Staking Claim to Form Government:
- Chandrababu Naidu met with Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer to stake a claim to form the NDA government. Naidu stated, “There was an NDA meeting today in which I was elected as the leader of the NDA Legislative Assembly. We have just submitted a request to the Governor, who has agreed to invite me to form the government immediately.”
- Confirmation of Amaravati as Capital:
- During a meeting with TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena legislators, Naidu reaffirmed that Amaravati would remain the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. He emphasized, “In our government, there will be no games under the guise of three capitals. Our capital is Amaravati.”
- Unanimous Election as CM Candidate:
- Naidu’s candidacy was proposed by Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan during the NDA meeting. Kalyan highlighted Naidu’s experience and vision as crucial for Andhra Pradesh. The decision was supported by all alliance members.
- PM Modi’s Attendance:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Naidu expressed his gratitude to the people of Andhra Pradesh, stating, “With all your cooperation, I am swearing in tomorrow as the CM. I thank you all for your support.”
- Election Victory:
- The NDA alliance won a commanding majority in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, securing 164 out of 175 seats. TDP won 135 seats, Jana Sena 21, and BJP 8.
Chandrababu Naidu’s return as Chief Minister marks a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, setting the stage for his leadership and the consolidation of Amaravati as the state capital.
