‘Stree Shakti' to be central theme of this year’s Mahanadu

Vijayawada: ‘Stree Shakti' (women power) will be the central theme of this year’s Mahanadu, the TDP’s annual conclave. The party has decided to adopt 20 resolutions during the two-day event scheduled for May 27 and 28.

The decision was taken during a virtual Politburo meeting chaired by TDP president and chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday.The meeting was conducted virtually as part of energy conservation measures. Naidu and TDP national working president Nara Lokesh participated from the chief minister’s camp office, while other Politburo members joined from different locations. The meeting lasted for nearly two-and-a-half hours and focused extensively on arrangements, themes, and resolutions for the event.Naidu gave suggestions on the nature of resolutions to be introduced and the core message they should convey. The Politburo decided to move a total of 20 resolutions, including 10 related to Andhra Pradesh, four concerning Telangana, and one related to the Andaman region. Apart from these, four joint resolutions and one major political resolution will also be adopted.With the theme being 'Stree Shakti', the chief minister directed that both the event and speeches should reflect TDP’s commitment to women empowerment.

He instructed leaders to highlight the measures taken by the party since its inception for the welfare, empowerment, and rights of women. He noted that the NDA govt has been ensuring women’s participation in every major welfare and development programme.Directing party leaders to hold detailed discussions on welfare schemes being implemented by the govt, development activities, investments being attracted to the state, and the progress achieved in various sectors, Naidu said the deliberations at Mahanadu should bring focus on the programmes currently being implemented in the state.

“Special discussions should be held on the state govt’s energy conservation initiatives being implemented under the campaign 'Mana Desam–Mana Badhyata' (Our Nation–Our Responsibility),” he suggested.The Politburo stressed the need to expose the “atrocities and conspiracies” of the 'Goddali Party' in the state and create greater public awareness on the issue. As part of the event, presentations will also be made on the history of Telugu Desam Party and the principles of party founder N T Rama Rao so that the younger generation can better understand the party’s legacy and ideology.Though Mahanadu is being conducted in a hybrid format this year, Naidu said the spirit of the annual conclave should remain intact. He called upon party leaders and cadres to celebrate the programme like a festival and asked supporters to hoist TDP flags atop their houses two days ahead of the event. He further directed the party leadership to ensure participation of everyone, from senior leaders to grassroots workers, in Mahanadu celebrations.

The Politburo also decided to install statues of N T Rama Rao in all clusters before the commencement of the conclave.