Singapore: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu unveiled the book “CBN @361 Degrees – The Polymath” during his visit to Singapore, offering a fresh perspective on his multidimensional leadership and vision.
The book, originally authored in Telugu by Dr. Shakamuri Srinivasa Prasad, Chief Editor of Repatikosam daily, has been translated into English by retired IAS officer Dr. K. V. Satyanarayana. Following the publication of the earlier book Chandrababu X.O., this latest volume has also been published by Mikkilineni Srikanth, CEO of Nextel Meta and Managing Director of Repatikosam daily, and distributed free of cost.
Following the launch, Chandrababu Naidu presented the first copies of the book to Shilpak Ambule, India’s High Commissioner to Singapore, and Ponguru Narayana, Minister in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The event was organized by the Kakatiya Cultural Association, a Singapore government-recognized organization. It was coordinated by Paturi Rambabu, Kanneganti Renukumar, Kancheti Karunakar, Bhimineni Venkat, and Palakurthi Subbu, among others.
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Earlier, Dr. K. V. Satyanarayana reviewed the book, describing Chandrababu Naidu as a leader whose personality transcends conventional definitions. He remarked that no language possesses adequate vocabulary to fully define Chandrababu’s multifaceted persona, calling him a “hyper-human.”
During the interaction, Chandrababu Naidu expressed keen interest in understanding the inspiration behind the book. Responding to his query, author Dr. Shakamuri Srinivasa Prasad said that throughout his journalistic career spanning over three decades, he had primarily viewed Chandrababu as a leader, administrator, and visionary. However, insights shared by former AP RERA Chairman Dr. Ramanath Velamati on various occasions helped him recognize the many profound dimensions of Chandrababu’s personality. Inspired by those observations, he undertook the project with the objective of documenting Chandrababu’s vast intellectual and ideological legacy for future generations.
Global Polymath Award
Recognizing his exceptional leadership, the Kakatiya Cultural Association honoured Chandrababu Naidu with the “Global Polymath Award.” The association noted that his stature as a statesman is comparable to internationally acclaimed leaders such as former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
To commemorate the birth centenary of Lee Kuan Yew, representatives of the association presented Chandrababu Naidu with a special silver commemorative coin issued in his honour. They expressed confidence that, just as Lee Kuan Yew transformed Singapore from a modest trading port into one of the world’s most prosperous and economically powerful nations, Chandrababu Naidu possesses the vision and capability to transform Amaravati into a globally recognized capital city. The commemorative coin was presented as a symbol of that aspiration and inspiration.
The event was attended by Andhra Pradesh Minister Ponguru Narayana, India’s High Commissioner to Singapore Shilpak Ambule, Dr. Ramanath Velamati, Dr. K. V. Satyanarayana, Dr. Shankara Prasad, and several prominent members of the Telugu community in Singapore.
