Citing the Air India Flight 171 tragedy near Ahmedabad, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, after a high-level meeting at his Undavalli residence, deferred the celebrations as a mark of respect for the victims
Published Jun 12, 2025 | 10:57 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 12, 2025 | 10:57 PM
TDP-led NDA postpones its one year in office celebrations in Andhra Pradesh by one day to Friday, 13 June
Synopsis: The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has postponed its one-year anniversary celebrations, originally set for 12 June, to 13 June at 4:30 p.m., following the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu chaired a high-level meeting at his Undavalli residence, where the decision was made to defer the “Suparipalana – Swarnandhra Pradesh” event as a mark of respect
The TDP-led NDA government has postponed its one-year in office celebrations—”Suparipalana – Swarnandhra Pradesh”—which were originally scheduled for Thursday, 12 June, by one day to Friday, 13 June at 4.30 p.m. at Poranki on the outskirts of Vijayawada.
The decision was taken in view of the national tragedy—the crash of an Air India Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad Airport earlier in the day.
A high-level meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at his Undavalli residence, decided to defer the celebrations as a mark of respect for the victims of the air disaster.
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, who was in Vijayawada to participate in the celebrations, immediately rushed to Ahmedabad on learning of the accident. On instructions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he cut short all his engagements in Vijayawada.
The union minister is in constant touch with senior officials from the DGCA, AAI, NDRF, and the Gujarat state administration to ensure a swift and coordinated response. The Prime Minister has directed the Union Minister to provide all necessary support to the families of the passengers aboard the ill-fated flight.
The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh had planned large-scale celebrations to mark its first year in office, intending to present a comprehensive roadmap for the people of the state, outlining its short-term and long-term developmental goals.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh had earlier addressed a press conference, setting the tone for the event. They elaborated on how the government would fulfill the “Super Six” bouquet of promises while ensuring that development projects remain on track. The Chief Minister stressed that development and welfare were the “two eyes” of his administration, with both receiving equal priority.
The celebrations were expected to focus on the government’s achievements over the past year and outline future initiatives in infrastructure, technology, agriculture, and social welfare.
At the celebrations, Naidu was expected to give an elaborate account of the governance milestones. It was also planned to release a a progress report on key schemes. Also lined up were cultural programmes showcasing AP’s heritage, interactive sessions with ministers on public welfare programnes, and special focus on IT and industrial growth, in tune with the state’s vision of a “Swarnandhra Pradesh.”
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
