Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu took oath as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for a fourth term today. Ally and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan along with Mr Naidu's son Nara Lokesh were among 24 leaders who took oath as ministers for the state. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda as well as Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde. On Tuesday, the Home Minister along with Mr Nadda arrived at the Gannavaram Airport ahead of the ceremony. The top BJP leaders were received by Mr Naidu's son and TDP leader Nara Lokesh.
The oath ceremony took place near Medha IT Park opposite Gannavaram Airport in Kesarapalli on the outskirts of Vijayawada. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in alliance with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Pawan Kalyan's JanaSena Party contested Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls and Lok Sabha elections. In the Lok Sabha polls, the alliance performed strongly, securing 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The TDP won 16 seats, BJP three and Jana Sena Party two
Here are the Highlights on Chandrababu Naidu's oath ceremony:
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Chandrababu Naidu's Son Nara Lokesh Takes Oath As Minister
Chandrababu Naidu's son and TDP's general secretary Nara Lokesh takes oath as Andhra Pradesh minister.
Pawan Kalyan Takes Oath Under Chandrababu Naidu's Andhra Pradesh Government
Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan will be the Deputy Chief Minister in Andhra Pradesh government.
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PM Modi Arrives For Chandrababu Nadu's Oath Ceremony
PM Narendra Modi reaches venue of Chandrababu Naidu's oath ceremony in Andhra Pradesh. JP Nadda, Amit Shah, Chirag Paswan and Nitin Gadkari are also present at the venue.
Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth Arrive For Chandrbabu Naidu's Oath Ceremony
Actors Chiranjeevi and Rajinikanth arrive at TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in ceremony venue.
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A List Of Ministers To Be Sworn On Along With Chandrababu Naidu Today
Chandrababu Naidu, 24 Others To Take Oath Today
Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister today: Updates
▪️ A 25-member Council of Ministers headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu will take oath today.
▪️ Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan will be the only Deputy Chief Minister in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-led government.
▪️At 11:27 am, the Governor will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Chandrababu Naidu.
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A 25-member Council of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu will take oath on Wednesday.