A Rare Honour for a Global Leader on the World Stage
Chandrababu Recognized as a 361-Degree Statesman
Honoured Alongside Former Prime Ministers of Singapore and New Zealand
CBN @ 361 Degrees – The Polymath Book Unveiled
The English word “Polymath” has no exact equivalent in Telugu dictionaries. It is used to describe individuals who possess expertise and talent across multiple disciplines. The term attains its true significance only when such abilities are virtually limitless. It can be asserted with conviction that, in contemporary times, the one individual who truly deserves this distinction is Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who has served Andhra Pradesh as Chief Minister over an extended period and continues to do so.
On the international stage in Singapore, Chandrababu Naidu was conferred the prestigious title of “ Global Polymath.” The award was presented by the Kakatiya Cultural Association, an organization officially recognized by the Singapore Government. The honour is widely regarded as highly appropriate, as Chandrababu is viewed as a 361-degree statesman.
Only a select few leaders worldwide have earned recognition as 361-degree statesmen. Among them are Lee Kuan Yew, whose visionary leadership transformed Singapore from a modest trading port into one of the world’s strongest economies, and Jacinda Ardern, who played a significant role in shaping New Zealand into a globally admired nation. With this latest recognition, Chandrababu Naidu is seen as joining the ranks of such distinguished leaders.
It is particularly fitting that the “Global Polymath” award was bestowed upon Chandrababu Naidu on the soil of Singapore—a nation often regarded as synonymous with vision and forward-thinking governance. The recognition carries global significance, especially as it was awarded in Singapore, a society known for its emphasis on unity beyond political, caste, and religious divisions.
The award was presented under the auspices of the Kakatiya Cultural Association by Rambabu Pathuri, Renuka Kumar Kanneganti, Karunakar Kancheti, Sarvesh Maddukuri, Venkat Bhimineni, and other organizers. Telugu community leaders in Singapore, along with officials and political leaders from Andhra Pradesh, expressed their happiness and appreciation on the occasion.
CBN @ 361 Degrees
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also unveiled the book “CBN @ 361 Degrees – The Polymath.” The book was originally authored in Telugu by Dr. Shakamuru Srinivasa Prasad, Chief Editor of Repati Kosam daily newspaper, and translated into English by retired IAS officer Dr. K. V. Satyanarayana.
Mikkilineni Srikanth, CEO of Nextel Meta Private Limited, Hyderabad, and Managing Director of Repati Kosam, announced plans to publish the book in multiple languages and distribute it free of cost to Telugu readers worldwide.
Earlier, ahead of the 2024 General Elections, Mikkilineni had similarly published and freely distributed Dr. Shakamuru’s book “Chandrababu X.O. – The Infinite Ideologue” in Telugu, English, Hindi, German, and French. The publication earned three world records and received several national and international reviews.
Dr. Shakamuri Srinivasa Prasad and Mikkilineni Srikanth stated that these works are being produced and distributed free of cost with the noble objective of preserving and passing on Chandrababu Naidu’s legacy of visionary thinking to future generations. They added that the initiative was undertaken following the suggestion of Dr. Ramanath Velamati, former Chairman of AP RERA.
