Chandrababu: NRIs will vote for me

Mr Naidu who returned from his 13-day foreign tour addressed a press conference here at NTR Trust Bhavan.

N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said it is only a matter of time before Non-Resident Indians, particularly Telugus in the U.S., overtake Jews in all spheres of life, be it educational, social or political.

Speaking to reporters here on Monday on return from his tour of the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, he said during his meetings with Indians and Telugus in 10 cities, he found astonishing levels of competence in their respective areas of work.

They have shown the world that hard work will pay, Mr. Naidu said, recalling that over the decades, it was the Jewish population that had proved their mettle.

Now, Indians and Telugus are strong, education-wise and on the socio-economic front and the only sector left to prove their leadership is politics, he said.

Naidu said all non-resident Telugus would vote for his party if they were given a chance. Describing his tour to the US, Canada and England as "most fruitful", Mr Naidu said the recently floated NRI-TD would work as a link between the NRIs and the party.

Denying reports that he had visited the US for fund rising, Mr Naidu said that he had toured extensively to create awareness on the Telugu language and culture.