Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in June 2024?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Explanation:
On June 12, 2024, N. Chandrababu Naidu, chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), took the oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time. He was sworn in at a grand ceremony held at the Kesarapalli IT Park near Vijayawada. His party, in alliance with the Jana Sena Party and the BJP (forming the NDA), had secured a massive majority in the state assembly elections.
Additional Facts:
- Pawan Kalyan: Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Revanth Reddy (Option 1): He is currently the Chief Minister of Telangana (since December 2023).
- Mohan Yadav (Option 3): He is currently the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
- Vishnu Deo Sai (Option 4): He is currently the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
Capital of Andhra Pradesh: The current government has announced plans to develop Amaravati as the state's sole capital.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Who is the current Governor of Andhra Pradesh who administered the oath of office to Chandrababu Naidu?
Answer: Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer.
Question: How many times in total has Chandrababu Naidu served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh so far?
Answer: 4 times (1995, 1999, 2014, and 2024).
Question: On how many seats was voting held in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections of June 2024?
Answer: 175 seats.