Lokesh sworn in as TDP national working president; Naidu hits out at YSRCP, calls for unity in alliance
Nara Lokesh has been sworn in as the national working president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) by his father, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. During the ceremony, Naidu emphasized the party's resilience and the importance of unity against opposition criticism. He also highlighted Lokesh's contributions to the party's revival and the need for the new committee members to promote the government's achievements.
- ▪Nara Lokesh was sworn in as TDP national working president along with 252 other committee members.
- ▪Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised the party's history and resilience since its formation in 1982.
- ▪Naidu urged the new committee members to counter the YSR Congress Party's criticism and promote the coalition government's achievements.
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IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has been sworn in as the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national working president, along with 252 members of the party’s national and State committees, including Union Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu as one of three national general secretaries, by TDP national president and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday (April 29, 2026).Mr. Naidu also swore in members of the new Politburo, and the national and State committees at the ceremony. The Politburo has 29 members, the national committee 31 and the State committee 185.Addressing the newly appointed members, Mr. Naidu said the party had seen many ups and downs since its formation in 1982, and had been a disciplined organisation.
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