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Prashant Kishor: YSR Congress Party President and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, is intensifying efforts to remove party MPs and MLAs perceived as unlikely to win, based on survey reports. Meanwhile, the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is actively attempting to attract some of these disgruntled leaders who could potentially disrupt the ruling party’s calculations.
Reports suggest that the renowned political strategist and convenor of the Indian Political Action Committee, Prashant Kishor, is playing a pivotal role in enticing senior leaders from the YSRCP to join the TDP. Leveraging his established connections with key YSRCP figures such as Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, Balineni Srinivas Reddy, and K Parthasarathy, Prashant Kishor is working to persuade them to switch allegiances.
The discontent among these leaders stems from Jagan’s decisions regarding candidate selection, the arbitrary reshuffling of constituencies for MP and MLA candidates, and the removal of several incumbent MLAs and MPs. Seizing this opportunity, Prashant Kishor is allegedly offering these leaders a promising future within the TDP, assuring them of favorable ticket allocations based on their preferences. While some leaders are reportedly responding positively to the proposal, others remain uncertain, caught in a state of indecision.
Among the potential defectors, Magunta appears inclined to accept the offer, while Vemireddy and Balineni, who were previously vocal in their criticism of the TDP, remain hesitant, unsure of the recognition and acceptance they might receive within the TDP ranks. The political landscape in Andhra Pradesh is thus witnessing strategic maneuvering and negotiations, with Prashant Kishor’s involvement adding an intriguing dimension to the unfolding developments.
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