The Telugu Desam Party has appointed Nara Lokesh as its National Working President, marking a major generational shift in leadership

In a major organisational reshuffle, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister and son of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been appointed as the National Working President of Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Leadership transition in TDP

The party also announced its Politburo, national, and state committees, with Lokesh at the centre of its organisational leadership.

The appointment of AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh as the National Working President underscores a major generational transition within the TDP, positioning him firmly at the helm of party affairs and indicating a clear roadmap for the party’s future leadership.

MLA Palla Srinivas has been appointed as the State President, completing a leadership alignment aimed at strengthening the party structure ahead of future political challenges.

Focus on women’s representation

TDP had appointed its first-ever woman National General Secretary, Byreddy Shabari. She will serve alongside MP Ram Mohan Naidu and Rajesh Kilaru as National General Secretaries. ``This decision sends a strong political message, aligning with the broader vision of enhanced women’s representation, particularly in the context of the Women’s Reservation framework,’’ the party said in a release.

New committees and organisational structure

The newly constituted organisational structure includes a 29-member Politburo, a 31-member National Committee, and a 185-member State Committee. The committees have been formed after extensive deliberations, factoring in social, regional, and political balance, while keeping long-term goals, including the 2029 elections and potential constituency reorganisation, in mind.

A defining feature of this restructuring is its strong emphasis on social justice and inclusive representation. Of the 185 members in the State Committee, 122 belong to weaker sections.EoM

Published on April 15, 2026