Governments need to engage in constant dialogue with the public to keep them happy, says Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi greet each other as Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and AP Governor S. Abdul Nazeer look on during the 31st CII Summit session in Visakhapatnam on Friday. | Photo credit: IN PARADISE

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for continuous dialogue between governments and the public on issues of concern to either meet their expectations or clearly communicate what can be done within a given time frame.

“As expectations continue to rise, a conscious effort should be made to build trust, otherwise the resulting trust deficit may lead to public unrest, as is happening in Europe and some other parts of the world,” he noted.

In a fireside chat hosted by journalist Palki Sharma at the 31st CII Partnership Summit here on Friday, November 13, Mr. Naidu suggested that a right balance needs to be struck between law enforcement and people’s right to express their dissent. He noted that India has so far managed to maintain a positive environment and it should be maintained even as public aspirations rise.

Unlike in the past, when only large organizations and prominent figures could shape public opinion, modern technology and social media have created powerful but short-lived perceptions. With this in mind, governments and leaders must recognize the changing reality and respond to every section of society, he urged.

AI to create new opportunities

On the breathtaking pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) is changing lives, Mr. Naidu said that AI may initially disrupt employment but will create new job opportunities in alternative sectors, as happened with the advent of information technology.

He argued that AI will improve decision-making in healthcare, agriculture, industry and marketing, increasing productivity, wealth creation and income, and highlighted the growing reality of virtual and physical work models.

PPP model

The Chief Minister further noted that while billionaires and trillionaires were emerging on one side, many ordinary families continued to struggle to afford three meals a day, quality education for their children and proper healthcare. In order to bridge these gaps, the Public-Private-People Partnership initiative was launched.

He was proud of the fact that Andhra Pradesh achieved the second spot in the Equality of Access Report after Goa as welfare reached the last mile and highlighted the government’s Super Six social security initiatives.

Mr. Naidu further praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a strong leader with a positive understanding of technology and development.

He said he got the opportunity to work with several Prime Ministers starting with Indira Gandhi and played a key role in selecting Prime Ministers during his five decades of political experience.

Published – 13 Nov 2026 19:49 IST