Satirists suggest that the recurring appearance of the number 23 is perplexing for the TDP.
In the 2019 elections the counting occurred on May 23 where TDP secured only 23 seats. Since then this number has continued to resurface in various contexts even aligning with Chandrababu's 53 day stint in jail.
This numerical fascination resurfaced once more as elections approached in Andhra Pradesh's fourth phase scheduled for May 13.
Discussions on social media platforms speculate on the significance of this number with some viewing it negatively for TDP while others anticipate a favorable outcome.
While some dismiss the significance of numbers like three, thirteen, and twenty-three, the shift from April to May elections has reignited debates on its impact.
Given the historical association with the number 23 and TDP's past electoral performance, supporters and detractors alike speculate on the potential outcomes.
YCP supporters making fun that TDP win only 13 seats this time. TDP supporters say that their alliance would win 13 seats more than that of YCP.
Despite superstitions surrounding the number 13 believed to be unlucky in some cultures and numerology, the true test of luck will come on June 4 with the election results.
Until then the debate on fortunate and unfortunate numbers continues.
