Chandrababu Naidu credits Modi with steering India through global leadership vacuum

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, describing India as fortunate to possess a seasoned leader during a period when many democratic nations struggle to find capable figures. Naidu highlighted Modi’s quarter-century of governance as a pillar of national stability and progress.

Editorial·August 1, 2026·reads: 2,358

Chandrababu Naidu credits Modi with steering India through global leadership vacuum

Speaking at a public gathering in Bhogapuram, Naidu lauded the Prime Minister's unique ability to guide 144 crore people, positioning him as a singular force in the global democratic landscape. He pointed to the nation’s digital economy as a primary indicator of this success, asserting that India now leads the world in digital transactions, outpacing both the United States and China.

The event coincided with the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Vizianagaram. The project, executed under a public-private partnership model, represents an investment of over Rs 5,640 crore and is engineered to accommodate 6 million passengers annually. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan joined Naidu in welcoming the Prime Minister to the site before Modi continued his schedule, which included a later appearance at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru.