Media baron BR Naidu assumes charge as TTD chairman

Tirupati: Industrialist and media baron Bollineni Rajagopal Naidu (BR Naidu) assumed charge as the new Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Wednesday.

BR Naidu, who was recently nominated as the new chairman of the TTD by the Andhra Pradesh government, offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara Swamy inside the Tirumala temple along with his family members.

Later, he was administered the oath of secrecy and was formally sworn in as the new chairman of the TTD.

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Industrialist and media baron Bollineni Rajagopal Naidu (BR Naidu) assumes charge as new Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/CV7tm4V6IL

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Recognizing the successful career and commitment to the Hindu religion, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has approved BR Naidu's name for the coveted post.

BR Naidu is known for his unwavering commitment to Hindu culture, media independence, and social welfare; he brings a wealth of experience to this prestigious role.

Naidu is the last of 6 children of Muniswamy Naidu and Lakshmi. After a career with BHEL, he ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing successful ventures in travel, media, and FMCG business.

Andhra Pradesh government constituted a new board with 24 members for the TTD body that administers the famous Balaji temple at Tirumala Tirupati. The government appointed B R Naidu as chairman of the newly constituted TTD board, while Suchitra Ella, Co-founder and MD of Bharat Biotech International Ltd is among the members