A prevalent sentiment on social media suggests that the majority of voters in Andhra Pradesh hold an anti-Kamma stance, impacting the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) during the 2019 elections due to perceived biased articles in newspapers Eenadu and Andhra Jyothy based on caste.
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.
The Telugu Desam Party has shifted its stance towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is now targeting the BJP leadership after facing legal troubles, leading to speculations that it may align with the opposition camp.
Jana Sena Party led by Pawan Kalyan has officially announced an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party, regardless of whether the Bharatiya Janata Party joins or not, with the aim of collectively working to end Jagan Mohan Reddy's rule in Andhra Pradesh.
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.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is confident of returning to power for a second term, while the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) struggles and faces uncertainty due to the imprisonment of its leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh, potentially affecting the party's ability to prepare for elections.
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 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.
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.
