Nara Lokesh Reaffirms TDP's Unconditional Support for NDA and Modi

TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh reiterated the party's unwavering support for the NDA and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. In an interview, Lokesh stated that the TDP joined the NDA unconditionally and will continue to do so. He emphasized the need for a symbiotic relationship with the Central Government for Andhra Pradesh's development.

TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday reaffirmed the party’s unwavering commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stating that the party joined NDA unconditionally before elections and will continue to be in the NDA 'unconditionally'.

In an interview with PTI Videos at the residence of TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu in Undavalli, Lokesh vouched for Modi's leadership, asserting, 'We joined NDA unconditionally before elections; we will continue to be in NDA unconditionally... We believe that he (Modi) should be the Prime Minister of India and there is no second thought about it.'

Lokesh argued that the relationship with the central government should be symbiotic, with Andhra Pradesh benefitting from central investments and development opportunities. 'We will definitely ask for it. It is about building a symbiotic relationship, representing the state’s interests, every state’s interest,' he emphasized.

Addressing a question on reservations for Muslims in Andhra Pradesh, Lokesh stated, 'TDP doesn’t know caste, creed, or religion, and only represents the interests of the Telugu people.' He further emphasised that Amaravati remains the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, advocating for the concept of 'one state, one capital' along with decentralised development.