In a remarkable political shift, Chandrababu Naidu, in collaboration with Pawan Kalyan and the BJP, has achieved a sweeping victory in Andhra Pradesh, effectively leaving the state without an opposition leader. The significant margin of their win and the subsequent national prominence of Naidu has garnered international attention, including a feature in the prestigious New York Times highlighting his importance in Indian politics.
In its recent column, the New York Times describes Mr. Naidu of the TDP, based in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, as a technocrat who has vigorously promoted investment from information technology companies in his region. His policies have successfully attracted high-paying jobs for IT professionals and have played a pivotal role in transforming the city of Hyderabad.
This coverage underscores Naidu’s dedicated focus on IT-driven growth and the resulting development of Hyderabad, positioning it on the path to becoming a world-class city.
The column further notes that Naidu is now one of the few individuals capable of influencing the stability of Modi’s government at the center. Once subjected to opposition taunts by Jagan in the assembly, where Naidu was labeled the opposition leader of Andhra Pradesh at Jagan’s mercy, Naidu has now emerged as a kingmaker in Indian politics, earning a special feature in the New York Times. This recognition marks a significant elevation in his political stature.
