Nara Chandrababu Naidu: A Veteran Telugu Politician Born April 20, 1950, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, or CBN, is a prominent figure in Andhra Pradesh politics. His political career spans decades, marked by periods of significant influence and electoral shifts. Initially elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1978 under the Indian National Congress, Naidu later joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), founded by his father-in-law N.T. Rama Rao. He served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1995 to 2004, and again from 2014 to 2019. His tenure is often associated with modernisation efforts and IT-led economic growth, particularly in Hyderabad's HITEC City. His involvement in national politics includes convening the United Front in 1996 and later aligning with the BJP-led NDA. Naidu's political career has seen both highs and lows. While his economic policies garnered attention, the TDP faced a setback in the 2019 Assembly elections. In September 2023, he was arrested in connection with a skills development case, subsequently granted bail in November 2023. The TDP's recent return to power in the 2024 elections marks a resurgence in his political fortunes, securing him a fourth term as Chief Minister. His political legacy remains a subject of ongoing debate, encompassing periods of substantial development and periods of significant political challenges.