AP CM Chandrababu to attend CII Annual Summit in Delhi
CM Naidu arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening after concluding a three-day Mahanadu event in Kadapa. He was warmly welcomed at the airport by Union Minister Rammohan Naidu, TDP MPs, and supporters. Following his arrival, he proceeded directly to his official residence, Vanjanpath.
After participating in the CII conference, the Chief Minister will return to Vijayawada, where he is scheduled to arrive at 8.30 pm. Following his commitments in Vijayawada, CM Naidu is scheduled to embark on a tour of Rajahmundry on Saturday.
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