Chandrababu Naidu Biography: Early Life, Education, Family and Political Career

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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career
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Chandrababu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political
Career Chandrababu Naidu Biography N.
Chandrababu Naidu is an Indian politician, born
on 20th April 1950 in Naravaripalle of Andhra
Pradesh, India and former CM of Andhra Pradesh
belongs to the Telugu Desam Party(TDP). He has a
Master of Science in Economics from Sri
Venkateswara University. Naidu has made a strong
imprint on the political and economic facets of
Andhra Pradesh with several unique and numerous
years of administrative experience.
Name Nara Chandrababu Naidu Mother's Name
Amanamma Father's Name Nara Kharjura
Naidu Education Master of Science in Economics
from Sri Venkateswara University Date of Birth
20 April 1950 Place of Birth Naravaripalle,
Madras State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh,
India) Occupation/Profession Politician Politica
l Party Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Designation
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Spouse Nara
Bhuvaneswari Children Nara Lokesh (son) Caste
Religion Kshatriya, Hindu
N. Chandrababu Naidu Andhra Pradesh CM Telugu
Desam Party (TDP)
Chandrababu Naidu Early Life
Nara Chandrababu Naidu was born on April 20,1950,
in Naravaripalle. It is a small agrarian village
in the Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Naidu is born in the modest agricultural family
he
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career grew up in
an environment steeped in rural traditions. His
early years were marked by exposure to the
hardships and simplicity of village life, which
later influenced his political and development
policies.
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Chandrababu Naidu went to school in a nearby town
called Chandragiri. He later attended Sri
Venkateswara Arts College in Tirupati, where he
earned a degree in Economics. He continued his
studies and got a Master's degree in Economics
from Sri Venkateswara University, also in
Tirupati. During his college years, he was very
active in student politics and showed strong
leadership skills. In 1978, when he was 28
years old, Naidu started his political career and
became a member of the Legislative Assembly of
Andhra Pradesh. He initially joined the Indian
National Congress but later switched to the
Telugu Desam Party (TDP), founded by his
father-in-law, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
(NTR). Naidu married NTR's daughter,
Bhuvaneswari, and they have a son named Nara
Lokesh, who is also involved in politics. Naidu
is well-known for his efforts to develop Andhra
Pradesh, especially for turning Hyderabad into a
major IT hub during his time as Chief Minister.
His early life and education helped shape his
vision for improving the state's economy and
technology. Nara Chandrababu Naidu
Education Chandrababu Naidu Primary
Education Nara ChandraBabu Naidu begins primary
school until the fifth grade in Seshapuram. After
that, for higher studies he attended Chandragiri
Government High School, where he completed his
secondary education up to the tenth grade. Also,
he used to walk 11 km every day to
school. Chandrababu Naidu Higher
Education However, he also obtained his B.A.
degree in 1972 from Sri Venkateswara Arts
College, Tirupati. Then he pursued his interest
in economics, earning a master's degree from Sri
Venkateswara University. Despite his impressive
academic record, he never achieved his dream of
finishing a Ph.D. on Professor N. G. Ranga's
economic theories under Professor Dr. D. L.
Narayana's
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political
Career supervision. This reminds us that life is
full of surprises, which eventually helped him
have a successful career in politics.
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• Chandrababu Naidu Family
• Chandrababu Naidu is wed to Bhuvaneswari, who is
  the daughter of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder
  Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), a prominent
  actor in Telugu film. In addition to uniting him
  with one of Andhra Pradesh's most powerful
  families, this marriage greatly advanced his
  political career.
• Nara Lokesh, the couple's son, has entered
  politics after his father's example. Within the
  TDP and Andhra Pradesh administration, Lokesh
  has occupied several posts, including those
  centered on
• information technology and rural development.
• Immediate Family
• Bhuvaneswari Nara
• Chandrababu Naidu's wife.
• Daughter of N. T. Rama Rao (NTR), the founder of
  TDP and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
• An accomplished businesswoman, she is the
  Managing Director of Heritage Foods Ltd.

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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career Extended
Family
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• N. T. Rama Rao (NTR)
• Father-in-law of Chandrababu Naidu.
• A legendary actor turned politician, he served as
  the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
• Nandamuri Harikrishna
• Brother-in-law of Chandrababu Naidu.
• Actor and politician, he was a member of the
  Rajya Sabha.
• Nandamuri Balakrishna
• Brother-in-law of Chandrababu Naidu.
• Renowned actor and politician, currently an MLA
  in Andhra Pradesh.

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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career
Chandrababu Naidu Political Career Naidu began
his political journey as a member of the Indian
National Congress party. On 28, he was elected
to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from
Chandragiri constituency in 1978. He was
appointed as the Minister for Archives and
Cinematography, making him the youngest minister
in the state at that time. His early involvement
in politics showcased his leadership potential
and ability to navigate complex political
landscapes. Naidus political trajectory took a
significant turn when he joined the TDP in 1983,
influenced by his father-in-law NTRs
charismatic leadership and vision. Naidus
organizational skills and political acumen
quickly propelled him to the forefront of the
party. His strategic thinking and ability to
mobilize support were instrumental in
consolidating TDPs position in Andhra Pradesh
politics. Chandrababu Naidu Political History/
Timeline 1973 ChandraBabu Naidu disengaged with
his Ph. D. research on N. G. Rangas ideas on
economics and engaged in the politics with
Student Politics in Chandragiri, a town near
Tirupati in Chittoor district under Youth
Congress. 1975 Began to get exceptionally
close to the Youth Congress presidents, Sanjay
Gandhi and Narala Saikiran. 1978 Successfully
contested as the member of Congress (I) for
Chandragiri constituency defeating the JNPs
Kongara Pattabhi Rama Chowdary by about 2500
votes. 1980 Came in touch with N. T. Rama Rao
(NTR), started floating towards TDP which was
formed by NTR in 1982, but Naidu continued with
Congress (I). 1983 Lost to TDP candidate
Venkatarama Naidu Medasani in Chandragiri by
about 19,000 votes had switched to TDP soon
after the polling.
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career 1984
selected again as TDP General Secretary and
strategically important and won over NTRs trust
but had no ministerial position from 1984 to 1989.
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1985 Emerged as an important leader of the TDP
though he did not fight the Assembly
polls. 1989 representing Kuppam Assembly Seat,
won H. B. R. Doraswamy Naidu INC by 6,918 votes
TDP party coordinator 1989-1994. 1994 Victory
in Kuppam Assembly segment against R. Gopinath by
polling 56, 588 votes. 1995 Became the Chief
Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the thrice on
September 1. 1999 Won from Kuppam defeating M.
Subramanya Reddy of INC by 65,687 votes remains
as CM. 2004 Re-elected from Kuppam but TDP
failed to come into power in the assembly made
Leader of the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh
Assembly. 2009 Won from Kuppam, where he
defeated the Congress candidate-M. Subramanyam
Reddy. 2014 Assuming the office as the first
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after its
bifurcation with Telangana on June
08-2014. 2019 Registered a major defeat in the
TDP defeated by the YSR Congress Party in the
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
elections. 2024 Elected from Kuppam Assembly
in the 18th Lok Sabha assembly defeating YSRCPs
KRJ Bharath by 1,21,929 votes TDP-BJP-JSP
combined won 21 Lok sailed Sabha seats with which
he has again got re-elected as Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh.
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political
Career Chandrababu Naidu Achievements Awards
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Chandrababu Naidu has had a notable career with
several achievements and recognitions Achieveme
nts Economic Transformation Naidu is widely
recognized for his role in transforming Hyderabad
into an IT and business hub. The city became
known as "Cyberabad" due to its
booming information technology industry. Infrast
ructure Development Under his leadership, Andhra
Pradesh saw significant infrastructure
developments, including the construction of
roads, flyovers, and the development of Hi-Tech
City in Hyderabad. E-Governance Initiatives
Naidu implemented several e-governance projects
aimed at improving administrative efficiency.
His efforts in this area were among the first in
India and included projects like online land
records and digital services. Educational
Reforms His government focused on improving
educational infrastructure, including the
establishment of new educational institutions and
the promotion of vocational training. Public
Sector Reforms Naidu worked on privatizing
several state-owned enterprises and enhancing
the efficiency of public services. Awards and
Recognitions Golden Peacock Award In 1999,
Naidu received the Golden Peacock Award for his
contributions to the development of
infrastructure and IT. Business Standard Award
He was honored with the Business Standard Award
for his efforts in transforming Andhra Pradesh
into an IT hub.
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career
IT Leadership Awards Various institutions and
organizations have recognized him for his
pioneering role in promoting information
technology in the state. Recognition by the
World Economic Forum Naidu was acknowledged by
the World Economic Forum for his contributions
to economic development and governance. Governan
ce and Development Awards He has received
various awards for governance and development,
including accolades from national and
international organizations. Chandrababu
Naidu's leadership and vision have had a lasting
impact on Andhra Pradesh, especially in the
realms of technology and infrastructure
development. Chandrababu Naidu Net
Worth According to the election affidavit,
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
has a total asset worth ?931 crore. Chandrababu
Naidu Net Worth 39 Increases in Five
Years Over the past five years, there has been a
significant increase in the assets of Andhra
Pradesh's new Chief Minister and Telugu Desam
Party leader N. Chandrababu Naidu and his wife,
Nara Bhuvaneshwari. During this period, their net
worth has grown by 39. In 2019, their assets
were valued at ?668 crore. Regarding their
movable assets, both have jewelry worth ?3 crore,
including gold and silver. As for cash,
Chandrababu Naidu has just ?11,560, while his
wife has ?28,922 in cash. Additionally, their
various bank accounts hold deposits exceeding ?13
lakh. Significant Portion of Net Worth in
Shares A substantial part of Chandrababu Naidu's
net worth is attributed to his wife's stake in
various companies. According to the election
affidavit, Chandrababu Naidu has deposited ?1,000
in the National Savings Scheme, while his wife,
Nara Bhuvaneshwari, is a major shareholder in
Heritage Foods. Founded in 1992 and listed on
the stock exchange, Bhuvaneshwari holds
2,26,11,525
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career shares in
Heritage Foods, valued at over ?763 crore.
Besides this, they also hold shares in Bank of
Baroda, Nirvana Holdings Private, and Heritage
Finlease Ltd.
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Luxury Properties Chandrababu Naidu owns an
Ambassador car valued at ?2.20 lakh. Regarding
immovable properties, he does not own any
agricultural land, but his wife possesses
agricultural land valued at approximately ?55
crore. Naidu himself owns non-agricultural land
worth ?77 lakh. Additionally, there are two
luxury homes in Hyderabad and Chittoor. The house
in Hyderabad, located in the Pali Hill area, is
estimated to be worth around ?35
crore. Chandrababu Naidu Interesting Facts At
the age of 28, N. Chandrababu Naidu began his
political career as the youngest minister and
member of the state assembly. In addition to
being the leader of the opposition, Naidu has
served as the chief minister of the united state
of Andhra Pradesh for the longest period. Naidu
established Heritage Foods Limited (HFL), a
noteworthy dairy company, in 1992. The business
went public in 1994 and rose to prominence in
India's dairy sector. Heritage Foods had an
annual revenue of INR 26,429 million for the
fiscal year 20212022, placing Naidu among the
wealthiest politicians in the nation. Naidu just
avoided a People's War Group (PWG)-planned
landmine explosion on October 1, 2003, close to
the Alipiri tollgate in Tirupati. On the way to
Tirumala for Lord Venkateswara's
yearly Brahmotsavam ceremony, his caravan was
ambushed. Naidu was attacked severely, yet he
only got minor wounds. This was the first time
that extreme-left Naxalites had attempted to kill
an Indian chief minister. Their motivation
stemmed from their criticism of Naidu's
"anti-people policies." Chandrababu Naidu
Election Results 1999 TDP won a significant
majority in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative
Assembly, cementing Naidus position as Chief
Minister.
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career 2004 TDP
lost to the Indian National Congress, leading to
Naidu stepping down as Chief Minister.
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2009 TDP again faced defeat at the hands of the
Indian National Congress. 2014 TDP won the
state elections post-bifurcation, with Naidu
becoming the Chief Minister of the newly formed
Andhra Pradesh. 2019 TDP lost to the YSR
Congress Party, and Naidu stepped down as Chief
Minister. 2024 TDP lost to the YSR Congress
Party in the state elections. Chandrababu Naidu
as Minister of Technical Education and
Cinematography (1980-1982) Chandrababu Naidu
first worked as the Minister of Technical
Education and Cinematography of the Congress (I)
government. During this tenure, he worked in
creating awareness on enhancing the educational
facilities in the state and to encourage the film
industry in Andhra Pradesh. He has tried
enacting measures to enhance technical education
and deliberately backed filmmakers for the state
to turn into a future base for the two
categories. Chandrababu Naidu as General
Secretary of Telugu Desam Party
(1984-1994) After his entry into the political
arena joining the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in
1984 he was made the General Secretary of the
Party. In this decade, he was one of the key
figures in streamlining party organization and
in the process of the partys growth in Andhra
Pradesh. He is creditably responsible for
checkmating the Congress bid to unseat the TDP
government and strengthening the leadership of
N. T. Rama Rao (NTR). He played the role of a
tactful leader and using his intelligence made
TDP emerge a great political party in the
state. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh (1995-2004)
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career Naidu
first became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
on 01-09-1995. His presidency is remembered for
economic liberalisation as well as major
technological progressive changes. He paid
attention to IT and made a qualitative change
where Hyderabad became a hub of Information
Technology. This concerned the construction of
infrastructure, the introduction of
foreign investment, and the enactment of neo
liberal policies that placed him a progressive
federal leader.
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Chandrababu Naidu as Leader of the Opposition
(2004-2014) Naidu lost the power in the state
after his TDP partys downfall in the assembly
elections conducted in the year 2004 and he
continued as the Leader of the opposition in the
Andhra Pradesh assembly. It was not until he
faded away from the scenario that he was active
participant in state politics where he guarded
the government and came up with policies that
favored his party TDP. He was a key political
leader although his party was in the opposition
and organizing for the next elections. Chandrab
abu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
(2014-2019) In 2014 after the split of Andhra
Pradesh and formation of Telangana Naidu assumed
the responsibilities of the first Chief Minister
of New Andhra Pradesh. He also concentrated on
reviving the economic activity in the state, that
too brought investments and establishing Amaravati
as the new capital city. His administration was
characterized by endeavors geared at
implementing physical assets and ways of
stabilizing the states fiscal situation. Chandr
ababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
(2024- present) Naidu was again elected to the
assembly in 2024 elections from the Kuppam
Assembly constituency and TDP-BJP-JSP alliance
secured only 21Lok Sabha seats. He was once more
pledged with the portfolio of the Chief Minister
of Andhra Pradesh. His current term centers on
the expansion of the previous developmental
regimes, economic development, and enhancement of
the states governance. Chandrababu Naidu
Political Controversy
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career Naidu has
faced controversy throughout his political
career. The most notable was the political
takeover of his father-in-law NTR in 1995, which
many saw as a betrayal. Furthermore, there have
been sporadic accusations of nepotism and
corruption, which Naidu has repeatedly
refuted. Accusations that he favors urban
development over rural regions have also marred
his reign.
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He was arrested in the skill development scam
last year Telugu Desam Party president and
former Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has
been arrested by the CID in the skill
development scam case. The arrest was made from
Nandyal on Saturday morning. The skill
development scam is worth Rs 350 crore and an FIR
was registered against Chandrababu Naidu in this
case in the year 2021. Chandrababu Naidu has been
arrested under Section 50(1)(2) of the
CrPC. Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is
the date of birth of Nara Chandrababu
Naidu? Ans. Nara Chandrababu Naidu's date of
birth is 20th April 1950. Q. Does N.
Chandrababu Naidu have any criminal cases? Ans.
Yes, he has one criminal case. Q. Who is Nara
Chandrababu Naidu's wife? Ans. Nara
Bhuvaneswari is the wife of Nara Chandrababu
Naidu. Q. What are the major contributions of
Chandrababu Naidu to Andhra Pradesh? Ans. One
of the most important contributions is
transforming Hyderabad into an IT hub, with
extensive infrastructure development, and
agricultural reforms that are aimed at improving
farmers livelihoods.
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ChandraBabu Naidu Biography Early Life,
Education, Family and Political Career
Q. What is Chandrababu Naidu's relationship with
NTR? Ans. He is NTR's son-in-law, and he is
married to NTR's daughter, Bhuvneswari. Q. How
did Chandrababu Naidu become the Chief Minister
in the year 1995? Ans. Naidu led the political
coup against his father-in-law, N.T. Rama Rao,
and garnered support from part Q. What is the
main initiatives Naidu introduced in the IT
sector? Ans. Nara Chandrababu Naidu introduced
policies to attract global IT companies,
developed HITEC City, and implemented digital
governance initiatives. Q. What controversies
has Naidu faced in his career? Ans. Chandrababu
Naidu faced controversy over the 1995 coup
against NTR, allegations of corruption, and
accusations of prioritizing urban development
over rural welfare.
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