TDP Ticket Tensions: Intra-Party Dynamics.!
As the election season heats up in Andhra Pradesh, the dynamics within political alliances are becoming increasingly complex. The telugu desam party (TDP) is contesting in 144 seats as part of an alliance with the bharatiya janata party (BJP) and Jana Sena. The announcement of candidates for the second phase of elections, comprising 34 candidates, has had a significant impact, particularly within caste alliances.
In response to the discontent among party members, Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the tdp, has been actively engaging with senior leaders who did not secure tickets. He has been personally meeting with them at his residence, offering assurances and promises to assuage their concerns. However, some leaders, such as bode prasad, have expressed skepticism, believing that promises of future positions like Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and rajya sabha are merely temporary appeasements.
Moreover, Chandrababu's decision to allocate the Pedakurpadu ticket to Bhashyam praveen has caused dissatisfaction among certain factions, particularly those loyal to local ex-MLA Kommalapati Sridhar. Sridhar's concerns were addressed when Chandrababu assured him of his political future and promised due priority once the party comes into power.
However, the absence of Kala Venkatarao, the former in-charge of tdp in Andhra Pradesh, from the second candidate list has raised eyebrows and led to apprehension among his supporters regarding the sidelining of senior leaders. Chandrababu has been making efforts to mollify leaders like bode prasad and former kakinada MLA Kondababu, either through personal visits or phone calls, offering them significant promises and urging them to work together.
As the election drama unfolds, the reactions of various party members to these developments remain uncertain, with some potentially cooling down while others may intensify their discontent. Only time will reveal the full extent of the repercussions within the party.
In response to the discontent among party members, Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the tdp, has been actively engaging with senior leaders who did not secure tickets. He has been personally meeting with them at his residence, offering assurances and promises to assuage their concerns. However, some leaders, such as bode prasad, have expressed skepticism, believing that promises of future positions like Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and rajya sabha are merely temporary appeasements.
Moreover, Chandrababu's decision to allocate the Pedakurpadu ticket to Bhashyam praveen has caused dissatisfaction among certain factions, particularly those loyal to local ex-MLA Kommalapati Sridhar. Sridhar's concerns were addressed when Chandrababu assured him of his political future and promised due priority once the party comes into power.
However, the absence of Kala Venkatarao, the former in-charge of tdp in Andhra Pradesh, from the second candidate list has raised eyebrows and led to apprehension among his supporters regarding the sidelining of senior leaders. Chandrababu has been making efforts to mollify leaders like bode prasad and former kakinada MLA Kondababu, either through personal visits or phone calls, offering them significant promises and urging them to work together.
As the election drama unfolds, the reactions of various party members to these developments remain uncertain, with some potentially cooling down while others may intensify their discontent. Only time will reveal the full extent of the repercussions within the party.