In a second triangular alliance in Andhra Pradesh, the Left parties are aligning with the Congress party to contest the 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The Left parties — the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] hope to revive their past glory in this election.
The Left is allying with the Congress party after nearly two decades. The CPI and CPI(M) had an alliance with the Congress in 2004 in composite Andhra Pradesh, during Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s tenure. The Left parties won 15 seats in composite A.P. then, after sailing with the Congress.
Now, the CPI has decided to contest from 14 Assembly constituencies in the State for this election. The party also decided to contest from two Lok Sabha constituencies and is aiming to improve its prospects in the State. Similarly, the CPI(M) has drawn up plans to contest from a minimum of 10 Assembly constituencies in the State. A final picture would emerge soon, as there is a need for consensus on a couple of seats with the Congress party headed by Y.S. Sharmila, daughter of Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
