The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has alleged that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders were fighting to take up the party mantle. “TDP Politburo member Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna and others were vying with each other to step into the shoes of TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently lodged under 14-day judicial remand in Rajahmundry Central Prison,” the YSRCP said.
Addressing a press conference at party office at Tadepalli near Vijayawada on September 12, Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao said that unrest was simmering in the TDP and interval strife over the party leadership was at its peak following the arrest of Mr. Naidu. “Mr. Ramakrishnudu, Mr. Balakrishna, son of TDP founder president N. T. Rama Rao and others were making efforts and lobbying was on.”
“It was solely due to the fact that TDP national general secretary Nara Lokesh has no leadership qualities and cannot lead the party. Notwithstanding, the change in the guard, if any, in the TDP, it was sure that the Telugu Desam Party would face drubbing in the 2024 elections.”
