In a move that has raised eyebrows across political circles, Pawan Kalyan's Janasena is reportedly allocating election tickets to leaders from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), especially in regions where internal conflicts within TDP are evident. This strategy has been observed in places like Avanigadda and Bhimavaram, and similar plans are in the works for Palakonda as well. As part of the NDA coalition, seat adjustments and candidate swaps between Janasena and TDP are being strategically executed.
In a notable instance, Mandali Buddha Prasad, who was expecting a ticket from TDP for Avanigadda, switched sides to Janasena after the seat was allocated to Janasena as part of the coalition agreement. This switch has sparked considerable unrest among local Janasena leaders and supporters, who question the logic behind welcoming leaders from a rival camp, especially those who have worked against Janasena in the past. Protests and resignations are being threatened by the party's cadre if tickets are allocated to such leaders.
Furthermore, in Bhimavaram, former TDP MLA Pulaparthi Ramanjaneyulu has been declared as the Janasena candidate. This decision comes despite Pawan Kalyan's initial inclination to contest from Bhimavaram himself, indicating a significant shift in strategy to accommodate coalition dynamics.
The scenario in Palakonda is also intriguing, with Nimmaka Jayakrishna, the TDP in-charge for the constituency, recently joining Janasena in the presence of Pawan Kalyan. While the candidate for Palakonda under the coalition's banner has not been officially announced, Jayakrishna's inclusion suggests a lean towards him amidst a competitive atmosphere with multiple aspirants.
Amidst these developments, controversies also swirl around other constituencies like Railway Koduru, where despite protests, Pawan Kalyan has not backed down from his candidate choices, reflecting a firm stance on strategic candidate selection based on ground-level reports.
These moves by Janasena, especially Pawan Kalyan's openness to embracing leaders from TDP, reflect a broader strategy aimed at consolidating strength and ensuring electoral success in the upcoming elections. However, this approach has also led to internal discontent and discussions on loyalty and party ideology.
