Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Naidu praises NDA stability, seeks river-linking and Varanasi temple land
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu spoke in Varanasi about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance.
He said the alliance had given India political stability.
He said stability can help bring investment and create jobs.
Naidu also said the central government had supported Andhra Pradesh projects in Amaravati and Polavaram.
He suggested connecting major rivers so water could be used more effectively across India.
He praised development and religious heritage projects in Varanasi.
He asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for land to build a Balaji temple.
Naidu also praised welfare programs, technology efforts, infrastructure and India’s response to attacks.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised Narendra Modi and the NDA for providing political stability.
Naidu credited the Centre with supporting Amaravati and Polavaram through cooperative federalism.
He urged the prime minister to pursue interlinking of major Indian rivers, including the Ganga, Godavari and Kaveri.
Naidu asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for five to 10 acres in Varanasi to build a Balaji temple.
Speaking at a Modi birthday bike-yatra launch, Naidu highlighted government welfare, infrastructure, technology and national-security initiatives.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance were central to the address.
- What
- Naidu praised the NDA’s stability and Modi’s leadership, advocated river-linking and requested land for a Balaji temple.
- When
- The remarks were made on September 17, during the launch of a Seva Sankalp bike yatra marking Modi’s birthday and 25 years in public office.
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Naidu was addressing the event and promoting cooperation between the Centre and states, development initiatives and cultural projects.
- Speaker
- N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Political alliance
- The Telugu Desam Party is part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
- Projects cited
- Naidu said the Centre supported Amaravati and Polavaram.
- River proposal
- Naidu called for linking the Brahmaputra, Ganga, Mahanadi, Kaveri and Godavari rivers.
- Temple request
- He sought five to 10 acres in Varanasi for a Balaji temple.
- Event
- The Seva Sankalp bike yatra was held to mark Modi’s birthday and 25 years in public office.
- Other issues praised
- Naidu highlighted welfare programs, vaccination, infrastructure, emerging technologies, national security and cultural heritage.