Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday claimed the state was gradually recovering from the "destruction" caused during the previous regime and asserted that the coalition government was focused on balanced welfare and development to rebuild the state.

Replying to the debate on motion of thanks to the Governor's address in the assembly, Naidu said the coalition government, comprising Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jana Sena had been working together for the reconstruction of the state.

He alleged that the state had suffered extensive damage between 2019 and 2024 and that many people, including himself, had gone through emotional distress during that period.

He also t...