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Godavari Districts Are BJP’s Stronghold: AP BJP Chief P.V.N. Madhav

Oct 21, 2025 | 585 Views

Kakinada: Andhra Pradesh BJP Chief P.V.N. Madhav emphasized that the Godavari districts have long been strongholds of the BJP, with the party securing nearly 27% of votes and achieving remarkable victories in the region’s past elections. He addressed a felicitation event in Kakinada held in honor of BJP State General Secretary Saligrama Lakshmi Prasanna. Madhav stated that positions in BJP are responsibilities, not decorations, and that the role of State General Secretary requires active travel and deep involvement in organizational activities. He praised Lakshmi Prasanna’s dedication and noted that her appointment recognizes her long-standing service to the party. Calling upon members of the Brahmin community to re-engage in politics, Madhav remarked that many have distanced themselves from public life in recent years and encouraged them to join BJP, a party that moves forward with nationalistic and developmental ideology. He also acknowledged senior BJP leaders Somu Veerraju and Paka Venkata Satyanarayana, highlighting their long contributions that led to significant positions, including Rajya Sabha membership. The event witnessed participation from key BJP figures such as MP Daggubati Purandeswari, MLA Dr. Parthasarathy, former MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy, Vetikuri Surya Narayana Raju, Nirmala Kishore, and BJP Kakinada District President Bikkina Visweswara Rao.

Andhra Pradesh Targets $2.4 Trillion Economy by 2047, Nara Lokesh Urges CAs to Lead AI-Driven Growth

Aug 30, 2025 | 627 Views

Andhra Pradesh is aiming to transform its economy into a knowledge-based powerhouse, with a long-term target of reaching a 2.4 trillion-dollar economy by 2047. State Education, IT, and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh emphasized that Chartered Accountants (CAs) should not only act as financial contributors but also serve as guiding forces in shaping policies and ensuring sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the Arthasamruddhi – 2025 conference organized by ICAI in Visakhapatnam, he highlighted the role of CAs in upholding transparency, accountability, and innovation. Lokesh stressed that just as India benefitted from the IT revolution, Andhra Pradesh must seize opportunities created by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The state is already deploying AI tools in legislative discussions, governance, and public service delivery, including initiatives like “Manamitra,” which provides over 700 citizen services through WhatsApp. He urged ICAI to take the lead in establishing an Accounting and Auditing Centre of Excellence in Visakhapatnam to position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for financial innovation. The government’s “One Capital, Decentralized Development” approach focuses on sector-specific growth across districts—automotives in Anantapur, renewable energy in Kurnool, electronics in Chittoor, quantum technology in Krishna-Guntur, aqua culture in Godavari districts, and IT, pharma, and logistics in North Andhra. With major companies like Google, TCS, and Cognizant setting up in Visakhapatnam, and the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport, Lokesh projected unprecedented regional development. Calling Chartered Accountants the “brand ambassadors of Andhra Pradesh,” he urged them to adopt new-age practices such as AI-driven audits, blockchain-based transparency, ESG reporting, risk management, and global investment guidance. Highlighting the vision of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh said Visakhapatnam is not just the “City of Destiny” anymore, but is evolving into a global hub for finance, technology, and innovation. He assured that in the next four years, Visakhapatnam’s growth will redefine Andhra Pradesh’s economic landscape.