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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
A.D. Rangarajan

TDP’s flip-flops put filial bonds to test

When there are more aspirants within a family, and the party leadership springs a surprise by choosing the less likely, it often leaves a bitter feeling, if not causing heartburn, within the family.

The TDP’s flip-flop over naming a candidate and subsequently issuing B-Forms in favour of another in the family has become a point of discussion in political circles.

In several instances, the pary leadership gave a ‘sudden twist’, leading to disappointment in the candidate who has already covered enough ground in the constituency.

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