Telugu Desam Party (TDP)

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a regional political party in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, founded by N.T. Rama Rao in 1982. Currently led by N. Chandrababu Naidu, the TDP has been a significant player in Andhra Pradesh politics, advocating for development, modernization, and economic growth. Over the years, the party has implemented policies focusing on infrastructure development, digital governance, and welfare programs for farmers and rural communities.

In March 2024, BOOM fact-checked a viral graphic that claimed South First had released a survey predicting a landslide victory for the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in Andhra Pradesh.

BOOM’s investigation revealed that South First had not released this survey, exposing the graphic as misleading. This fact-check clarified the misinformation surrounding the electoral prospects of both the YSRCP and the TDP in Andhra Pradesh.