Telugu Desam Party leaders are making every effort to prevent their party president and former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu from being imprisoned, reaching out to top political leaders for support and planning to escalate the issue after the G-20 summit.
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.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has been accused by the Crime Investigation Department of the Andhra Pradesh police of being deeply involved in a Rs 371 crore AP Skill Development Corporation scam and having knowledge of the project at every stage, including signing off on the cabinet to approve the budget without formal approval and diverting funds to shell companies.
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.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) plans further protests against the arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu in the IT corridor scam, with the Cyberabad police warning of stern action if any violations occur.
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.
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.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's arrest in connection with an alleged scam is seen as a major setback for the party, with party leaders accusing the Jagan Mohan Reddy government of attempting to eliminate Naidu within jail premises by exposing him to mosquito bites and dengue fever.
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 Telugu Desam Party lodged a complaint with President of India against alleged stifling of opposition voices and the illegal arrest of their leader in a fabricated skill development case, appealing for the protection of Constitutional rights.
The Telugu Desam Party has been organizing various protests to generate sympathy for party president N Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently in jail, but their efforts have not received much response from the public so far.
The arrest of Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has escalated the political tension in Andhra Pradesh, with media channels divided along political lines and analysts taking a stand in favor of the parties they are affiliated with, in hopes of gaining influence and monetary rewards.
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.
Andhra Pradesh High Court dismisses Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's petitions for anticipatory bail in three separate cases, dealing another setback to him.
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.
