Amaravati, November 20, 2025: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh drew widespread appreciation for his composed demeanour in the assembly when opposition members launched personal attacks, choosing silence and a smile over retaliation.
During debates on state finances, the episode saw YSRCP leaders target Lokesh's family legacy, but he remained unflustered, later telling reporters, "Words spoken in anger lose value; focus stays on people's work." TDP colleagues hailed it as "mature leadership," while even some neutral observers noted the contrast to past heated exchanges.
The restraint, amid efforts to rebuild after the 2024 polls, reinforces Lokesh's image as a steady hand in the NDA government.
