N. Chandrababu Naidu

ABOUT

Nara Chandrababu Naidu is a prominent Indian politician known for his substantial contributions to the state of Andhra Pradesh and Indian politics at large. Born on April 20, 1950, Naidu has been a strategic and innovative leader, recognized for his vision of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a technology-driven and economically progressive state. He has served three non-consecutive terms as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and is revered for his administrative acumen and development-oriented policies.

BEFORE FAME

Naidu's journey into politics began at a young age. He earned his Master's degree in Economics from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. His political career was initiated with the Indian National Congress party, where he was involved in student politics during his university years. His first significant political role was as the Minister of State for Technical Education in the government of Andhra Pradesh. However, his political identity took a dramatic turn when he joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which was founded by his father-in-law and revered actor-politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR).

TRIVIA

Naidu is widely recognized as the key architect who helped shape Hyderabad as an IT and software services hub during his tenure as Chief Minister. Under his leadership, Hyderabad saw the establishment of several technological landmarks, including Cyberabad and the high-tech city (HITEC City). He is also noted for his forward-thinking policies in governance, including the implementation of e-Governance, which earned him the sobriquet "CEO of Andhra Pradesh" rather than just "Chief Minister."

FAMILY LIFE

N. Chandrababu Naidu hails from a farmer’s family in Naravaripalle, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. He is married to Bhuvaneswari, the daughter of NTR. Bhuvaneswari is a successful businesswoman and the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Heritage Foods, a prominent dairy enterprise in India. The couple has a son, Nara Lokesh, who is also involved in politics and has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Andhra Pradesh.

ASSOCIATED WITH

Throughout his political career, Naidu has worked closely with several notable figures both within and outside India. He has had associations with political stalwarts such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's former Prime Minister, and other key figures from various political spectrums. Internationally, he has interacted with global leaders and executives, advocating for investments and technological collaborations to benefit Andhra Pradesh. His dynamic approach and efforts have often drawn comparisons to other transformational leaders globally, earning him a respectable position in political and business communities alike.