Senior Telugu Desam Party leader Palle Raghunath Reddy is considering defecting to the YSR Congress party ahead of the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, though it remains uncertain if the TDP will permit the move.
The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the ongoing investigations against him and his son has dealt a significant blow to the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) as they were trying to regain traction after a major defeat in the 2019 elections.
Telugu Desam Party chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu's arrest is expected to continue for some time, causing political drama in Andhra Pradesh, leading Pawan Kalyan to position himself as the voice of the Jana Sena-TDP alliance until Naidu is released, potentially resulting in the suspension or cancellation of director Harish Shankar's filming schedule.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused his rival, Telugu Desam Party President N. Chandrababu Naidu, of being the mastermind behind the multi-crore skill development scam, providing evidence of Naidu's alleged role and questioning the silence of Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan on the matter.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has reportedly offered 25 assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats to the Jana Sena Party, while also speculating over potential seats if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joins the alliance.
YCP rebel MP Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy predicts that the Jana Sena-TDP coalition will win 160 out of 175 MLA seats in Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming 2024 Assembly elections, with a 57% voter turnout, and reminds that his previous election predictions have proven correct.
Nara Lokesh chaired the TDP Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi, indicating that he could be the party's successor if N Chandrababu Naidu remains in jail.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has a history of forming alliances in elections, but its recent alliance with Janasena is seen as a potential mistake that could either kill the TDP or weaken it significantly, as Janasena lacks a solid foundation and may claim all the credit if the alliance succeeds, while the Kapu community could position themselves as the saviors of the Kammas, further complicating matters for the TDP.
Pawan Kalyan's decision to align with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) instead of exploiting the current political situation to his advantage as an alternative has been seen as a wasted opportunity, according to analysts.
The Jana Sena Party clarified that it is still a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and will also support the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in difficult times, according to a statement by Pawan Kalyan, the leader of the party.
The BJP's struggle to gain traction in Andhra Pradesh politics is believed to be due to the cunning politics of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu and the biased reporting of media figures Ch Ramoji Rao and V Radha Krishna.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's proposed meeting with YSR Congress Party delegates has led to speculations of early elections in the state, taking advantage of the chaos within the TDP and Jana Sena Party.
The meeting between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda and the chairpersons of two media houses, Ch Ramoji Rao and Vemuri Radha Krishna, has raised questions as they have been openly supporting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently in prison, and criticizing the ruling YSR Congress party.
Opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh, including the TDP and BJP, are uniting along caste lines to challenge the ruling YSR Congress and Jagan Mohan Reddy in the upcoming general election, posing potential risks of isolating themselves from other castes.
The absence of a strong second-in-command in the Telugu Desam Party has left the party in chaos and without direction, making it uncertain how they will fare in upcoming elections.
Speculations arise after the meeting between Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh and Union home minister Amit Shah, with rumors suggesting a proposal of TDP merging with BJP by the 2024 assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.
YS Sharmila's party may not win any seats in the upcoming Telangana assembly elections, but they have the potential to influence the outcome and disrupt the chances of candidates from mainstream parties like TRS, Congress, and BJP, particularly in close-contested constituencies like Kodangal where she plans to run as a second option to seek revenge against A Revanth Reddy.
The YSR Congress Party leader expressed confidence in securing over 160 Assembly seats in the upcoming general elections, stating that the arrest of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu has resulted in a loss of support for him in the state.
TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh compared TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu to Nelson Mandela, expressing confidence that Naidu will be released from jail and become Chief Minister in 2024, while asserting that the charges against his father were false and announcing plans to continue the Bhavishyattuku Guarantee program.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently in jail, wrote a letter to party workers reaffirming his commitment to releasing the party's manifesto for Dussehra, accusing the ruling YSRCP of confining him and attempting to tarnish his image.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Telangana is facing discussions about potentially withdrawing from the upcoming elections due to pressure from the influential Kamma social group and concerns about vote division, with the Kamma community showing support for the Congress Party and lobbying for TDP's withdrawal to bolster the Congress's position.
Speculation arises over Telangana Telugu Desam Party leader Kasani Gyaneshwar defecting to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi due to TDP's decision not to contest the upcoming assembly elections.
An MP from the YSR Congress Party has predicted that Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will become Chief Minister again in 2024 while also making a remark suggesting that former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will die, causing backlash from the TDP leader and his son.
