TDP leaders K Ram Mohan Naidu and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, both ministers in the NDA government at the Centre, and party MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu were present in the meeting.

Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance, including Amit Shah and Chandrababu Naidu, met in Delhi to counter Congress’ criticism of Shah’s Ambedkar remark. They emphasized good governance and people’s welfare, reaffirmed unity in upcoming elections, and discussed Vajpayee’s legacy and future strategies.

MT Vasudevan Nair had been undergoing treatment for over a month due to illness. He was admitted to hospital in early morning of December 16.