Heritage Foods Faces Boycott over TDP’s Support for Waqf Bill — Is It Linked to AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu?

The Waqf Bill, passed recently in both houses of Parliament, has stirred nationwide debate. While the ruling BJP celebrated it as a move towards transparency, critics labeled it a direct assault on minority rights. What caught attention is that the TDP extended clear support to the bill, contributing to its successful passage — a move that is now being seen as a betrayal by many of its Muslim supporters.

Social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), saw trending hashtags like #BoycottHeritage, questioning whether the Heritage Foods truly belongs to Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The answer is yes — the Heritage Foods was indeed founded by the TDP Supremo, and his visible support for the bill has led to widespread anger.

Is The Heritage Foods Belongs to AP CM

The Heritage Foods, founded in 1992 by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief and current Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, is now at the center of a social media storm. Following TDP’s support for the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, several users have called for a boycott of Heritage products, especially among the Muslim community.

Business and Politics

The Heritage Foods operates under Heritage Foods Limited (HFL) with business divisions in Dairy, Retail, and Agri, and subsidiaries like Heritage Infra Developers and associate companies including Heritage Finlease and Heritage Agro Marine. The Heritage Foods has expanded into multiple Indian states, with a strong retail presence in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam.

Founded by Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the company went public in 1994 with its IPO oversubscribed 54 times, a testament to his influence and credibility at the time. Its shares are listed on both BSE and NSE.

But now, Naidu’s political decision is casting a shadow on his business empire. The Muslim community, which forms a significant consumer base in southern India, feels deeply hurt by the TDP’s endorsement of the bill, which removes key protections for Waqf properties.

Political Support Turns Into Commercial Fallout

While Naidu has not yet issued a personal statement on the trending boycott, it is clear that his support for the Waqf Bill has created a deep trust deficit among Muslims, especially those who once viewed him as an ally.

The backlash against Heritage may grow if the sentiment isn’t addressed. As one user put it online:
“You can’t take our votes and destroy our waqf land. We will not support your milk either.”

Whether this boycott leads to actual commercial impact or not, the political message is loud and clear — support for the Waqf Amendment Bill may cost Chandrababu Naidu not just goodwill, but also business.