Telegu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting that his party might join the INDI alliance, asserting that he is firmly with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and that he will be attending the NDA meeting in the national capital later in the day.
Responding to a question at a press conference in Andhra’s Vijayawada, Naidu said, “You always want news. I am experienced and I have seen several political changes in this country. We are in NDA, I’m going to the NDA meeting…”
#WATCH | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu says, "You always want news. I am experienced and I have seen several political changes in this country. We are in NDA, I’m going to the NDA meeting..." pic.twitter.com/zR75K8x87Z
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Talking about his party’s stellar performance in Andhra Assembly polls along with its alliance partners BJP and Jana Sena Party, he said that that the alliance has been formed for the welfare and development of the state.
He also accused the previous regime of torturing and giving sleepless nights to TDP workers and lodging CID cases against media houses.
“An alliance has been formed for the welfare and development of the state. 55.38% of the votes were cast, of which the TDP secured 45%, and the YSRCP secured 39%… Many TDP activists have faced sleepless nights and have been tortured. Even media was obstructed in the state and CID cases were lodged on media houses,” said Naidu.
TDP, BJP and Jana Sena Party alliance in the state swept Andhra Pradesh elections, winning 164 of the total 175 seats.
Meanwhile, TDP also put up a good show in Lok Sabha elections, winning 16 seats.
Terming the elections historic, Naidu thanked the voters for support and had a special mention for voters from abroad who returned to their hometowns to exercise their franchise.
“Today, I am heading to Delhi. After the completion of the election, this is my first press meet before going to Delhi. I am very glad for the support of the voters. Ups and downs are common in politics. Many political leaders and parties have been ousted in history. This is a historic election. Even voters from abroad have returned to their hometowns to exercise their votes,” the TDP chief added.
With inputs from agencies
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