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Nellore TDP Leaders Advocate for In-Person Mahanadu Next Year
Nellore TDP leaders expect to host Mahanadu next year
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Local leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) expressed disappointment over Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's decision to hold the annual Mahanadu conclave virtually from Mangalagiri in May 2026. They urged for the event to be hosted in Nellore next year, emphasizing their desire to create a historic gathering surpassing previous events.
- 01Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy criticized the virtual format, citing energy conservation measures influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- 02Reddy highlighted the ambition of local leaders to organize Mahanadu as a groundbreaking event, surpassing Nara Lokesh's Yuvagalam Padayatra.
- 03Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy acknowledged the initial excitement about hosting Mahanadu but supported the decision for a hybrid format due to austerity measures.
- 04Both leaders expressed readiness to conduct Mahanadu in Nellore whenever given the opportunity by the party leadership.
- 05The TDP is considering starting a savings movement in Andhra Pradesh, following the Chief Minister's initiative.
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Local leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Nellore expressed their dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's decision to hold the annual Mahanadu conclave virtually from Mangalagiri on May 27-28, 2026. Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy stated that the cancellation of the in-person event in SPSR Nellore district was due to energy conservation measures directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He urged the Chief Minister and youth leader Nara Lokesh to consider hosting Mahanadu in their district next year, emphasizing the potential for a historic event that could outshine previous gatherings, including Nara Lokesh’s Yuvagalam Padayatra. Similarly, Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy acknowledged the initial enthusiasm for hosting Mahanadu but supported the hybrid format as a necessary austerity measure. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to organizing the event whenever the party leadership allows, highlighting a broader initiative to start a savings movement in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Chief Minister's vision.
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The decision to hold Mahanadu virtually has disappointed local leaders who believe hosting it in Nellore would boost local morale and party engagement.
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