Naidu promises to eradicate poverty, corruption

Telugu Desam Party president and Chief Minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday promised to provide a corruption free government in the residuary State of Andhra Pradesh.

Addressing the party's 33rd annual Mahanadu at Gandipet here, Naidu said that his focus would be to eliminate corruption at all levels in his government. Describing corruption as the root cause of all problems, he said end of corruption would automatically lead to eradication of poverty and unemployment as the benefits would reach the common man directly. He stressed the need for good governance in the country. He said that the people have voted in favour of TDP in the recent elections due to its past record of good governance in Andhra Pradesh.

Naidu praised the TDP workers for their hard work in the recent elections which brought back the party to power. He said that the TDP have always worked for the people's welfare and it would never compromise on its principles. He assured that the TDP Government would waive off farm loans immediately after assuming charge in Seemandhra. Similarly, he said that the TDP would strive for Social Telangana. He said that the TDP Government would turn Seemandhra region into "Swarna Andhra". He also assured safety for all people hailing from Seemandhra living in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana.

Making an indirect reference to the YSR Congress Party, he said that some people have entered politics after earning easy money.

In a surprising move, Naidu has also promised to take steps to build a memorial in memory of late Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao in New Delhi.