Amaravati, May 24 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday to present comprehensive proposals for establishing the state as a national defence manufacturing hub.

During the meeting, Naidu congratulated Singh on the success of Operation Sindoor and outlined multiple initiatives aligned with the central government's defence modernisation objectives.

The Chief Minister emphasised the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign, particularly highlighting its role during recent armed conflicts with Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 casualties.

Naidu stated that these initiatives have strengthened the country's ...