Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his X handle to praise Naidu’s commitment to public service and wish him a long, healthy life.
• Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Naidu’s journey from grassroots activism to the vice presidency as an inspiration for young leaders.
• Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu noted the former vice president’s rise from student leader to senior political roles as a unique achievement.
• During his tenure in the Modi cabinet, Naidu oversaw housing, urban poverty alleviation, urban development and information and broadcasting portfolios.
• Last year, Modi released three books and shared an article chronicling Naidu’s life to document his enduring influence within the party and beyond.