3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Apr 19, 2026 12:26 PM ISTNaidu will begin his tour in Coimbatore, where he is scheduled to address a major public meeting in the afternoon. (Photo: X/@ncbn)A day after strongly criticising Opposition parties for opposing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill — aimed at fresh delimitation, increasing seats in Lok Sabha, and 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies — Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is all set undertake a two-day campaign tour across Tamil Nadu on April 20 and 21 as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s intensified outreach in the state ahead of Assembly elections.The visit is aimed at energising cadre, strengthening voter connect, and reinforcing the NDA’s development-driven narrative, a statement from Naidu’s office said. The Assembly election in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23.Naidu will begin his tour in Coimbatore, where he is scheduled to address a major public meeting in the afternoon. He will then travel to Hosur and proceed to Thalli for a public rally later in the day. In the evening, Naidu will reach Chennai and participate in a large roadshow in Avadi, engaging directly with citizens and NDA supporters.On the second day, the Chief Minister will travel to Madurai and proceed to Sattur, where he will interact with community leaders and take part in a key campaign event later in the afternoon. The tour will conclude with his return journey in the evening to Amaravati.Naidu’s campaign assumes significance as the NDA seems to step up its presence in Tamil Nadu. The visit reflects a high-energy campaign strategy, combining mass outreach with targeted stakeholder engagement across multiple regions in a short span.Naidu’s campaign on behalf of the NDA comes after his strong criticism of Opposition parties for opposing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.Defending the Bill brought by the NDA government at the Centre, Naidu said, “The Opposition’s narrative against delimitation was wrong. Seats would have increased, not reduced, and PM Modi gave assurance,” Naidu said on Saturday, rejecting concerns raised by the Opposition. At the Swachh Andhra–Swarna Andhra meeting venue in Nidadavolu, East Godavari district, Naidu said the Opposition’s argument that southern and smaller states would face injustice due to delimitation was illogical and unfounded. Naidu explained that delimitation has been based on past Census data since the time of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, with the freeze continuing until 2026.Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Tamil NaduAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...