Telugu Desam Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has achieved another historic milestone in his political journey. Coming from a modest background with no political lineage, Naidu has now completed 15 years in office as Chief Minister (as of October 10). He stands as the third political leader in South India to hold this distinction, after former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi and Puducherry CM N. Rangaswamy.

Naidu also holds the record for being the longest-serving Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, having led the state for 8 years and 255 days. In the newly formed Andhra Pradesh, he has served 6 years and 110 days so far, bringing his total tenure to 15 years—surpassing legendary leaders like M.G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, and E.K. Nayanar.

His journey is marked by reforms and resilience. Facing internal party crises, Naidu first took charge as CM on September 1, 1995. Despite initial criticism, his reforms in IT development, electricity, and education later brought transformative growth. He was instrumental in making Hyderabad an IT hub, laying the foundation for HITEC City, and driving engineering education and infrastructure development across Telugu states.

After losing power in 2004, Naidu spent a decade in opposition, keeping his party intact. Following state bifurcation, he became the first CM of the new Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Though he faced defeat in 2019 and went through challenging phases, including arrest and political setbacks, Naidu made a strong comeback in 2024 as CM once again. From a small village near Tirupati to leading the state for 15 years, his journey stands as a testament to his vision, determination, and reform-driven leadership.