Andhra Pradesh: BR Naidu assumes charge as new TTD Chairman at Tirumala

TIRUPATI: Industrialist and media baron Bollineni Rajagopal Naidu (BR Naidu) was sworn in 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 govt, first 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.

The Andhra Pradesh govt constituted the new TTD trust board with 29 members, including the Chairman.

While the Chairman and 15 other members were also sworn in at the hill temple earlier today, other members are scheduled to take charge on Thursday and Friday.

TTD sources stated that the new Chairman will address a press conference later on Wednesday evening.

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