Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu declared on Saturday that his TDP-led government will shoulder the responsibility of making the state India’s best within the next 23 years. Speaking at a village meeting in Tanuku, Naidu outlined a vision rooted in development, welfare, and good governance. “We will lay a strong foundation and execute programs with care to ensure Andhra Pradesh rises to number one,” he said.

Naidu, addressing supporters, blamed the previous YSRCP government under YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (2019-2024) for plunging the state into a Rs 10 lakh crore debt. He noted the burden of servicing interest, repaying principal, generating revenue, and addressing public woes now weighs heavily on his administration. Despite these challenges, he pledged a transformative agenda, leveraging his party’s return to power after the 2024 elections.

Reflecting on past electoral setbacks, Naidu remarked that Andhra Pradesh could have soared higher had voters backed him in 2004 and 2019 instead of rival parties. “People expected good from others, but we’re here now to deliver,” he said, invoking his earlier tenure’s achievements, like Hyderabad’s IT boom, as proof of his capability.

The Tanuku event, part of Naidu’s public outreach, coincided with his participation in the Swachhandhra drive, signaling a hands-on approach. With 23 years as his timeline—aligning with his “Swarna Andhra-2047” vision—Naidu aims to rebuild trust and reshape the state’s future.