Chandrababu to visit Delhi tomorrow for vice presidential nomination ceremony
The NDA's Vice Presidential candidate will submit their nomination on the 21st of this month. Key leaders, including Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states, are expected to be present at the event. Prior to the nomination ceremony, NDA leaders will convene on the 20th.
During his visit, Naidu will participate in both the NDA leaders' meeting and the nomination ceremony, while also discussing various state-related issues with Union Ministers.
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