Lokesh Lists 6 Key Principles for Party at Mahanadu

Anantapur: In a calculated image build-up at the Mahanadu, minister and Telugu Desam general secretary Nara Lokesh introduced the six key foundational principles aimed at empowerment of the party cadres as well as the people of state in multiple ways.

Referring to the times that are changing along with the evolving needs and new ways of thinking, Lokesh introduced crucial policy reforms rooted in the party's core ideology by proposing six foundational principles.

Addressing the mammoth gathering of party leaders on day-1 of Mahanadu, Lokesh said, “During the era of NTR, the slogan of self-respect defeated authoritarianism. Under N. Chandrababu Naidu's leadership, the motto of self-confidence laid the foundation for the future of the Telugu people. Now, it is time to carry that spirit forward by formulating new strategies that ensure a better future for the people, the party, and its cadre.”

Several senior leaders including ministers supported the proposals during discussions that followed. The following were the foundational principles:

• Global Eminence for the Telugu Race:

It is due to the TD that the Telugu people enjoy distinct recognition and respect in the country. Once, when NTR was dismissed, the people of Delhi had to bow and he was reinstated as Chief Minister—this is the valour of the Telugu race. It was N Chandrababu Naidu who placed the Telugu people on the global map. Cadres must work with the agenda that our people should lead in all sectors.

• Youth Voice:

Lokesh observed “We are about to prioritize the youth within the party and respect both senior and junior members and encourage those who work actively. We are working with a goal to provide 2 million jobs to the youth. Our state possesses strong youth power. If given the right opportunities, they will surge ahead. Creating job and livelihood opportunities across all sectors is our objective.”

• Women Empowerment:

NTR had granted women equal rights in property. N Chandrababu Naidu gave women economic independence. In the previous YSRC government, women were humiliated in the legislative assembly. Mothers and sisters were dragged into the streets. Going forward, we must empower women even more through the ‘Women Power’ principle. From party positions to all sectors, women should be given equal responsibility and protection. We must abandon phrases like ‘you wear bangles, wear a saree, and cry like a girl.’ Only then will societal change begin.

• Service to the Poor – Social Re-engineering:

A poverty-free society is the goal of the party. N Chandrababu Naidu, who raised the meagre pensions fivefold from `200 to `4,000 . In August, free bus travel implementation for women. In the current scenario, we need to ensure social equity for all families through social re-engineering aimed at justice for everyone

• Support to the Annadata (Farmer):

Without farmers, a society does not exist. This is a principle strongly believed by TD. State has fertile lands like gold; and if supported properly, farmers can ensure prosperity. Hence, the policy ‘Support to the Annadata’ must be implemented.

• Cadre as Leader:

“We draw inspiration from party workers likeAnjireddy Tata, Manjula and Thota Chandrayya. Once, in Punganur constituency, Anjireddy Tata filed a nomination with confidence. Manjula stood fearlessly at the polling booth even in the face of an attack. Thota Chandrayya, even with a knife to his throat, refused to chant the opponent’s name and instead cried ‘Jai Telugu Desam, Jai Chandrababu’—sacrificing his life. Such resolute workers are our strength and support. No other party in the country has the kind of one-crore family support that we do. The party is preparing a special plan to support its cadre and enable them to stand on their own feet.”