Amaravati: The Telugu Desam Party adopted a hybrid format for its Mahanadu conclave this year which concluded on Thursday, combining physical participation with a network of digitally connected centres across Andhra Pradesh to facilitate cadre engagement.
The two-day conclave, organised annually to mark the birth anniversary of TDP founder N T Rama Rao, popularly known as NTR, served as a platform for the party to deliberate on organisational matters, adopt resolutions, and outline its political roadmap.
The conclave featured discussions on organisational strengthening, women’s empowerment, youth participation, technology adoption, government achievements, and the party’s strategy for upcoming elections.
A significant announcement was made regarding the proposal of 33 percent reservation for women in the party, reflecting the year’s ‘Stree Shakti’ theme. This hybrid model, developed under the guidance of Nara Lokesh, emphasized reducing travel costs and allowed for participation from rural areas through 1,875 digital cluster centers equipped with essential streaming infrastructures.
An intricate GPS-enabled digital invitation system and a central command center managed registrations and facilitated real-time communications between the command hub and local centers, ensuring smooth operations. Participants accessed the event via the MyTDP app, which provided live-streaming, authenticated attendance, and an interactive feedback system, showcasing a potential blueprint for future political engagements.
