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Book Review: CBN @ 361 Degrees – The Polymath by Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad

CBN @ 361 Degrees – The Polymath, authored by Dr. Sakhamuru Srinivasa Prasad, offers a compelling and comprehensive exploration of the political journey, leadership vision, and governance philosophy of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Officially launched on June 16, 2026, during a diaspora event organized by the Kakatiya Cultural Association in Singapore, the book marked a significant milestone when its inaugural copies were presented to Dr. Shilpak Ambule, India's High Commissioner to Singapore. Following the book's tremendous reception, Dr. Prasad was honored with the Presidential Polymath Award – India at the Global Brand Awards in August 2026, held at Temple Trees in Colombo, Sri Lanka.


At its core, the biographical work delivers light on social and economic development reforms of CBN. By examining Naidu’s career through a lens of pragmatic statesmanship, the author draws insightful parallels between his vision-driven administration and globally celebrated leaders, most notably Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. The scaffold of the book is firmly rooted in preserving and analyzing the enduring legacy of CBN. Acknowledging the collaborative spirit behind the project, Dr. Prasad extends his gratitude to Dr. Ramnath Velamati, whose invaluable guidance and resource gathering instrumentalized the publication. Driven by a deep admiration for Naidu's contributions, the author and contributors endeavour to make these lessons in governance accessible to current and future generations across Andhra Pradesh, India, and the broader global community.

The book meticulously highlights how Chandrababu Naidu engineered a holistic growth model for his state, elevating the global identity of the Telugu diaspora through sustainable development and socio-economic harmony. Among the key initiatives detailed in the book are Naidu's ambitious efforts to position Amaravati as a world-class capital city equipped with modern infrastructure, including strategic advancements in aerospace and space-related facilities. Furthermore, the text explores his targeted interventions in the agricultural sector, where he championed innovative farming practices and supported indigenous dairy enterprises—such as the production of traditional dairy goods like Kova for export — thereby fostering rural self-reliance and economic independence.

Spanning decades of dedicated public service, Naidu's administrative footprint is depicted as exhaustive and transformative. The author portrays a leader who consistently wins the hearts of his constituents by delivering tangible, measurable progress that truly matters to everyday citizens. CBN @ 361 Degrees serves not merely as a chronicle of past achievements, but as an insightful roadmap for modern governance and visionary leadership.

The book is well served with many illustrations inside that highlight the reforms and legacy of CBN clearly. He is working in all directions for his state, thus, Polymath is the right word for CBN legacy. Overall, it is a book profoundly apart from a political memoir, it is rather a book on the state and legacy of the curator who is continuously uplifting it.

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