Date: August 2025
Locations: New Delhi, Hyderabad
In New Delhi today, Andhra Pradesh IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu joined other TDP MPs for productive talks with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inside Parliament. The meeting focused on fast-tracking vital infrastructure and boosting energy cooperation between the center and the state.
Meanwhile, Minister Lokesh met *Union Minister JP Nadda, who serves as BJP National President and oversees Health, Fertilisers, and Chemicals. Their conversation centered on the pressing *urea shortage in Andhra Pradesh, alongside broader development plans the state hopes to advance. (Source: TDP)
Key Highlights
- Collaborative Approach — Lokesh pushed for swift approvals on key projects, showing proactive governance from Andhra Pradesh.
- Energy and Welfare in Focus — With Minister Puri, discussions covered energy security and welfare—a clear sign of shared priorities.
- Fertilizer Crisis Addressed — Lokesh gave Nadda an on-ground update on urea supply issues that are affecting farmers and agricultural outputs.
Why This Matters
- Strategic Benefits — Cutting through red tape could bring faster delivery of power, tech, and educational infrastructure in Andhra.
- Agriculture Relief — Urea shortages hit hard. Lokesh’s engagement with Nadda signals hope for immediate central assistance.
- Strong Inter-Government Ties — These meetings reflect southern-northern political cooperation and reinforce Andhra’s working relationship with the central government.