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The Andhra Pradesh BJP state president, P.V.N. Madhav, announced the successful completion of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Atal–Modi Suparipalana Yatra’ in Andhra Pradesh, which he said generated an overwhelming response from the public. The yatra focused on highlighting the contributions of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Madhav also announced the inauguration of the ‘Atal Smriti Vanam’ and a statue of Vajpayee in Amaravati on December 25th, with prominent leaders like Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expected to attend. When questioned about speculation involving N. Chandrababu Naidu and N. Lokesh as potential Prime Minister candidates, Madhav dismissed the idea as unfounded. Finally, Madhav clarified that the Vajpayee statue unveiling was an NDA program.

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BJP’s ‘Atal-Modi Suparipalana Yatra’ Draws Strong Response in Andhra Pradesh, Statue Unveiling Planned

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – December 24, 2025 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated the success of its ‘Atal–Modi Suparipalana Yatra’ across Andhra Pradesh, with State President P.V.N. Madhav stating the initiative resonated strongly with the public.

Speaking to reporters in Vijayawada on Wednesday, Madhav emphasized the yatra’s role in educating citizens, particularly younger generations, about the legacy of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “People were happy to see the statues of Vajpayee installed as part of the yatra,” Madhav said, underscoring Vajpayee’s lasting impact.

The yatra involved participation from chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and Union Ministers who paid tribute to Vajpayee.

Madhav announced that on December 25th, to commemorate Vajpayee’s birth centenary, the ‘Atal Smriti Vanam’ and a prominent statue of Vajpayee will be unveiled in Amaravati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with other dignitaries, are expected to attend.

Addressing rumors circulating about Chief Minister Naidu and HRD Minister N. Lokesh being considered as potential Prime Ministerial candidates, Madhav dismissed the reports as baseless speculation. “It’s a WhatsApp University news,” he stated. When pushed on the fact that the information came from Reuters, he said “News agencies have highs and lows. There is nothing to react”.

Responding to inquiries about whether YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had been invited to the statue unveiling, Madhav clarified that the event is an NDA (National Democratic Alliance) program. BJP spokesperson Sheikh Baji was also present at the press conference.

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