Nara Lokesh Appointed TDP National Working President Amid Calls for Alliance Unity
Lokesh sworn in as TDP national working president; Naidu hits out at YSRCP, calls for unity in alliance
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Nara Lokesh has been appointed as the national working president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) during a ceremony led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Alongside Lokesh, 252 other members were sworn in, including Union Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu as a national general secretary, emphasizing the need for unity against the YSR Congress Party.
- 01Nara Lokesh has been appointed as the TDP national working president.
- 02The ceremony included the swearing-in of 252 party members.
- 03Union Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu is one of the national general secretaries.
- 04The TDP's new Politburo consists of 29 members.
- 05Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called for unity among alliance partners against the YSR Congress Party.
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Nara Lokesh has officially taken on the role of national working president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a significant step announced during a ceremony led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on April 29, 2026. Alongside Lokesh, 252 members were sworn in, including Union Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, who was appointed as one of the three national general secretaries. The newly formed Politburo comprises 29 members, while the national committee has 31 and the State committee includes 185 members. During the event, Naidu emphasized the importance of unity among alliance partners to effectively oppose the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and strengthen the TDP's position in upcoming political challenges.
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The appointment of Nara Lokesh as TDP national working president could influence the party's strategies and alliances in upcoming elections, potentially affecting voters' choices.
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