Archive · 10 Sep 2026
TDP Marks Chandrababu Naidu’s 53-Day Detention With Candles
The Telugu Desam Party remembered the arrest of its leader, Chandrababu Naidu.
Naidu spent 53 days in prison after he was arrested three years ago.
Nara Lokesh, his party colleague, lit 53 candles to represent those 53 days.
The event took place at Naidu’s home in Undavalli.
TDP supporters in different parts of the state also lit candles.
The party says the arrest was politically motivated.
The party believes the episode made its connection with the public stronger.
Lokesh said support from Telugu people around the world helped Naidu remain strong.
Nara Lokesh lit 53 candles at Chandrababu Naidu’s Undavalli residence on Wednesday.
The ceremony marked the third anniversary of Naidu’s arrest and his subsequent 53-day detention.
The Telugu Desam Party described the arrest as politically motivated and alleged it was orchestrated by the then YSR Congress Party government.
TDP supporters across the state observed the anniversary under the slogan “truth has triumphed.”
Lokesh said public support had helped Naidu emerge from the cases without being politically tainted.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh, Chandrababu Naidu, and the Telugu Desam Party, along with TDP supporters.
- What
- The TDP commemorated Naidu’s arrest and 53-day detention by lighting candles.
- When
- Wednesday, on the third anniversary of Naidu’s arrest three years earlier.
- Where
- At Chandrababu Naidu’s residence in Undavalli, with supporters observing the event across the state.
- Why
- The TDP says the arrest was politically motivated and is using the anniversary to highlight its support for Naidu and the party.
- Event
- Third anniversary of Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest
- Detention length
- 53 days
- Ceremony leader
- Nara Lokesh
- Location
- Chandrababu Naidu’s Undavalli residence
- Party
- Telugu Desam Party
- TDP allegation
- The arrest was politically motivated and orchestrated by the then YSR Congress Party government
- Slogan
- “Truth has triumphed”