TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday, 9 April, sought donations from the people of Andhra Pradesh in the run-up to the polls. The former CM made the first donation of ₹99,999 and said this gesture will empower the party. A website will enable people to donate funds in the denominations of ₹99, ₹999, ₹9,999, ₹19,999, and ₹99,999.