Chandrababu Naidu Calls for Strong National Agenda, Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra by 2047
Chief Minister says the best tribute to freedom fighters is to build a prosperous future for India and Andhra Pradesh.
AMARAVATI, August 15, 2026: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called on citizens to carry the national flag in their hands and a strong agenda for the nation in their hearts, as he addressed the state's 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rayapudi Parade Ground in Amaravati.
The celebrations were held for the first time at the Rayapudi parade ground in the capital region, where Naidu unfurled the national flag and paid his respects.
WHAT HAPPENED
Naidu said the sacrifices and struggles of India's freedom fighters had made Independence possible and urged people to honour their legacy by building a stronger future for the country.
He extended Independence Day greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu people living across the world.
“MY COUNTRY, MY RESPONSIBILITY”
The Chief Minister said citizens should move forward with the spirit of “My country, my responsibility.”
He urged people to focus not on what the country had done for them, but on what they could contribute to the nation.
According to Naidu, India's freedom brought citizens rights, identity and dignity, and the responsibility now lies with every generation to strengthen the country.
2047 DEVELOPMENT VISION
Naidu called upon people to become partners in the national goal of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He also urged citizens to contribute to the realisation of Swarna Andhra, linking the state's development ambitions with India's broader long-term development vision.
FROM FREEDOM TO PROSPERITY
The Chief Minister said that by the time India reaches 100 years of Independence, both the country and Andhra Pradesh should have moved:
From freedom towards prosperity
From development towards greater achievement and prosperity
He described the coming decades as an opportunity to build on the sacrifices of earlier generations and create a stronger future.
ANDHRA PRADESH'S ROLE
Naidu said Andhra Pradesh should actively contribute to India's long-term progress rather than remain a passive participant.
He called for collective efforts to accelerate development in the state and urged citizens to work together to fulfil the goals associated with Swarna Andhra.
KEY POINTS
Chandrababu Naidu addressed the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Rayapudi, Amaravati.
He called for a strong national agenda and a sense of responsibility among citizens.
Naidu said the sacrifices of freedom fighters should inspire nation-building.
He urged people to contribute to the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
He called for collective participation in achieving Swarna Andhra.
He said India and Andhra Pradesh should move from freedom to prosperity and from development to greater achievement by the centenary of Independence.
BACKGROUND
The 2026 Independence Day celebrations marked the 80th anniversary of India's Independence. Naidu used the occasion to connect the legacy of the freedom movement with Andhra Pradesh's long-term development goals and the national 2047 vision.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The focus will now be on translating the long-term Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra vision into concrete development programmes, investment, infrastructure and welfare initiatives across Andhra Pradesh.