Naidu’s Vision: Streamlining Andhra’s Administrative Setup

In the wake of assuming office, Andhra Pradesh’s freshly inaugurated Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, has unequivocally expressed his imperative need to swiftly make pivotal decisions to restore functionality to all state systems. He alleges that every department in the State has fallen into a state of disarray.

Expressing his gratitude, Naidu extended thanks to India Service officers who conveyed their well-wishes upon his assumption of leadership at the State Secretariat. Addressing the gathering of IAS and IPS officers on Thursday, Naidu remarked, “There may be some officers present who had collaborated with me during my initial tenure as Chief Minister in 1995. Now, as I embark on my fourth term, I find myself confronted with a situation unparalleled in its severity. The State’s condition is distressing, to say the least. The positions of IAS, IPS, and IFS carry immense respect, being appointments independent of any specific state affiliation.”

Reflecting on the exemplary service rendered by certain officers, Chandrababu Naidu challenged them to introspect on their performance over the past five years. He expressed disbelief at the egregious injustices that have led to the complete deterioration of systems within the administration. Naidu alleged that widespread frustration has permeated society due to the tyrannical governance.

“My concern does not lie solely in the injustices perpetrated against me; rather, it is the profound injustice inflicted upon the entire state that weighs heavily on my conscience. It is imperative that I take decisive action to realign our systems,” declared the Chief Minister, assuring officials of further discussions in the near future. A mere day after his fourth inauguration as Andhra’s chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu assumed office at the State Secretariat in Amaravati.

Having previously served as chief minister from 1995 to 2004, overseeing the state before its bifurcation, Naidu’s leadership spanned nine consecutive years. He reclaimed the helm of the bifurcated Andhra in 2014, serving until 2019.