US EditionMajor TDP Reshuffle: Nara Lokesh Named National Working President
The party named its first woman National General Secretary and said the new committees reflect social balance and a push to strengthen grassroots leadership.
- On Wednesday, the Telugu Desam Party appointed IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh as National Working President, marking a significant generational shift within the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh.
- TDP National President Chandrababu Naidu directed the restructuring following detailed deliberations to rejuvenate leadership and prepare for the 2029 Assembly elections through constituency reorganization.
- The 185-member state committee includes 122 representatives from marginalized sections, with representation at 40% Backward Classes, 25% Scheduled Castes, 3.8% Scheduled Tribes, and 7% minorities ensuring equitable participation.
- Nandyal MP Dr. Byreddy Shabari became the first woman National General Secretary, aligning with the party's stated support for 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.
- Strengthening grassroots leadership remains a priority, with the new structure featuring 111 zonal coordinators, 58 executive secretaries, and 77 secretaries, blending experience with loyalty and opportunity.
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NewsDrumNara Lokesh appointed TDP 'national' working president
Amaravati, April 15 (PTI) In a politically significant development in the ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh, IT Minister Nara Lokesh was appointed as the ‘national’ working president of the party on Wednesday. Nandyal MP B Shabari has been appointed as the first woman ‘national’ general secretary of the party, a TDP press release said. “Big […]
Major TDP Reshuffle: Nara Lokesh Named National Working President
In a significant move for Andhra Pradesh's ruling TDP, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, son of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has been appointed as the national working president. This generational leadership shift aims to direct the party's evolving trajectory.
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Big TDP reshuffle: Minister Nara Lokesh appointed as National Working President
The appointment of AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh as the National Working President underscores a major generational transition within the TDP, positioning him firmly at the helm of party affairs and indicating a clear roadmap for the party's future leadership.
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