The Indian States have been playing a very important role in the political development of India. Andhra Pradesh in particular has been playing a dominant role in the Indian political development. It has become a trendsetter in the Indian Political process. The Telugu Desam party since its inception has been serving as a catalyst in organizing the non-Congress opposition conclaves. More recently Sri N.Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a key player capable of moulding the national political process.In the introductory chapter an attempt has been made to...