Modi assures all possible help to Naidu for Andhra Pradesh

With Chandrababu Naidu taking the reins of residual Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised all possible central help amid his confidence that the administrative experience and commitment of the Chief Minister will help take the state to newer heights.

"...I convey my best wishes to him (Naidu) and his team in developing the state," Modi said.

In a series of tweets, he said, "The Centre is committed to extending all possible help to the people and government of Andhra Pradesh."

Expressing confidence in Naidu, whose party TDP is a part of the BJP-led NDA, the Prime Minister said, "Chandrababu Garu's administrative experience and commitment to development will be a great asset in taking Andhra Pradesh to newer heights."

Naidu today took oath as the first Chief Minister of residual Andhra Pradesh along with 19 ministers.

He has earlier been the Chief Minister of the undivided Andhra Pradesh.