Andhra CM Naidu exhorts NDA leaders to secure victory in panchayat polls

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: File Photo

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu exhorted the leaders of TDP, BJP and Jana Sena Party (JSP) to ensure that the candidates supported by the ruling alliance won the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections, having pulled off a stunning victory in the urban and rural body polls.

Addressing the leaders through a teleconference late Saturday night, Mr. Naidu said people gave a historic verdict in favour of the NDA in 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections and have since reposed their faith in the alliance in recognition of the good work done by it.

The NDA crushed its rivals irrespective of whether elections were conducted through ballot papers or EVMs, he noted, while observing that the TDP provided opportunities to the youth and educated individuals in the local body polls.

He expressed confidence that people would keep the NDA in the driver’s seat if their sentiments were respected and aspirations fulfilled.

Mr. Naidu said some parties were relying on violence for political gains and told the NDA leaders not to follow suit. “There is no room for violence in democracy,” he said.

The NDA is in power at the Centre, State, Municipalities, and Zilla Parishads. If the alliance-backed candidates win the panchayat polls, development would proceed smoothly, he said.

Published - November 15, 2026 08:29 pm IST