TDP
NDA
Telugu Desam Party
Progressivism, Telugu regionalism · Founded 1982
16
Lok Sabha
of 543
1
Rajya Sabha
of 245
1
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
Founded by film star N.T. Rama Rao in 1982, TDP has alternated power in undivided and bifurcated Andhra Pradesh with Congress and YSRCP. After losing power in 2019, Chandrababu Naidu made a comeback winning the 2024 AP elections with 135/175 seats.
Founded
1982
Alliance
NDA
President
N. Chandrababu Naidu
HQ
Amaravati
Type
State / Regional Party
Ideology
Progressivism, Telugu regionalism
Lok Sabha Performance
ECI data| Year | Seats | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16/ 543 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3/ 543 | — |
| 2014 | 16/ 543 | — |
| 2009 | 6/ 543 | — |
| 2004 | 5/ 543 | — |
| 1999 | 29/ 543 | — |
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
16 / 543 seats
2.9% seat share
Key Facts
- Founded by actor-politician N.T. Rama Rao in 1982
- Chandrababu Naidu has been AP CM for 14+ years total
- Part of NDA alliance since 2024 after rejoining
- Won 135/175 AP seats in 2024 ending YSRCP dominance
- AP capital Amaravati project revival is key agenda
States & UTs Currently Ruling (1)