After the 2014 Assembly elections, Naidu had flown to New Delhi and spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the then BJP national president Rajnath Singh and Venkaiah Naidu.
Demanding the immediate withdrawal of the appointment, he said the decision would be a big blow to the interests of the State. Questioning as to what interest the appointment would serve for the State, he said he had nothing personally against the retired officer.
After twenty years, the seasoned politician finds himself back in the spotlight as the support of his Telugu Desam Party (TDP) becomes crucial for BJP's third term in power.
Today, my heart is brimming with gratitude. I extend my thanks to the people of our state for bestowing the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance with a resounding mandate to serve.