What is happening within the Telugu Desam Party? The founding president was set aside in 1996, and now, warnings are emerging that the party president might face the same fate.
Why is there such commotion over the resignation of just one corporation chairman, GV Reddy of Fibernet?
The acceptance of the resignation and the subsequent reassignment of the IAS officer at the root of the issue has sparked a strong backlash.
Social media handles supporting TDP, mostly run by NRIs, have been a robust shield for the party for over a decade.
These handles, which have consistently targeted Jagan and the YSRCP, are now turning their focus on Chandrababu Naidu. Comments suggest that if NTR could be replaced, changing Chandrababu wouldn’t be difficult either.
While this may seem surprising from an outsider's perspective, party insiders know Lokesh is already overseeing key decisions, cabinet compositions, and MLA ticket allocations, sidelining some senior leaders.
Many TDP supporters view Chandrababu as an old-school politician. They believe Lokesh, if made Chief Minister, would crush the YSRCP, jail Jagan, and dominate the political landscape.
However, until Chandrababu steps aside, Lokesh cannot ascend. Unlike during NTR’s downfall, when media support played a crucial role, today’s media still stands with Chandrababu, not Lokesh. Furthermore, Pawan Kalyan’s influence cannot be ignored.
Lokesh is now focused on building his social media presence, recognizing that relying solely on traditional media is unsustainable.
Consequently, social media-driven incidents and reactions within the TDP are expected to become increasingly frequent.
