TDP leverages technology in organising hybrid Mahanadu
The TDP successfully organized a hybrid Mahanadu 2026, showcasing effective use of technology for grassroots mobilization. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu delivered his message to a large audience, utilizing a timer to manage speech durations. The event featured over seven lakh participants through both physical and digital means, emphasizing cost-efficiency and real-time engagement.
- ▪The Mahanadu was held virtually from Mangalagiri, allowing for large-scale digital participation.
- ▪Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had a 45-minute speech slot during the event.
- ▪Over seven lakh cadres participated through a combination of physical attendance and digital clusters across A.P.
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The TDP’s two-day Mahanadu 2026 conducted virtually from its central office in Mangalagiri on Wednesday emerged as a large-scale demonstration of grassroots digital mobilisation and technology-led organisational management, and one of its striking features was the setting of a timer for the leaders, including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, to complete their speeches.Mr. Naidu had a 45-minute slot to convey the presidential message to lakhs of leaders and cadres who participated virtually, as it was decided to hold the conclave in a hybrid mode to save the expenditure that would be incurred especially on fuel prices, in response to a call by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be austere in resource management to mitigate the impact of the West Asia war.The TDP conceptualised the…
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