Chandrababu Naidu to induct his son Lokesh into the cabinet

There's another "Son Rising" in Telugu Politics.

Telangana Chief Minister and Rastr Samiti founder, K. Chandrashekhar Rao's Son K. Tarak Ramarao and his daughter K. Kavita are already playing an active role in the politics of the state. Preparation is now on to induct Telugu Desham Party president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu's son, N. Lokesh into full time politics by bestowing him with "official" responsibilities.

LOKESH'S INDUCTION

The Political circles of the twin Telugu states are abuzz with speculation that Andhra Pradesh is set to see it's first major Cabinet reshuffle and sources confirm that the TDP president is all set to include his son and the national general secretary, Nara Lokesh into the Cabinet.

The Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu too has hinted at the possibility of cabinet expansion and Lokesh's induction into the cabinet.

Speaking to media persons in Vijayawada smiling Chandrababu Naidu said, "Let's see. It will happen when it should happen" when asked about his son Lokesh.

When asked if the cabinet expansion will happen after Dussehra and if Lokesh will figure in the newly formed team, the Yellow party president hinted at an affirmative answer.

CM HINTS AT RESHUFFLE

"There are need not be much speculation on this. Naturally, he is working hard for the party and will emerge more if given enough chance. Thinking positively," Chandrababu Naidu said.

After his induction into the AP Cabinet, Lokesh is likely to be given key portfolios like Information Technology (IT) and Industrial Promotion, the sources confirmed to India Today.

LOKESH'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

33 year old Nara Lokesh, is the only son of Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP President Chandrababu Naidu.

He was appointed Telugu Desam Party's national general secretary in October 2015.

Since then, Lokesh has been looking after key organisational affairs in the party which include running a Rs 60 crore party workers' welfare trust, membership drive and affiliated wings of youth, students and women.

Lokesh is also actively involved in the affairs related to Telangana where party had decimated and trying hard to regain its lost ground.

After becoming the party general secretary, Lokesh also played a crucial role in countering the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress by successfully inducting almost a dozen senior YSR Congress MLAs into the TDP.

Lokesh is currently not a member of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly or the state legislative Council.

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