There are reports of intense power struggles within the Nara family regarding party affairs since Chandrababu Naidu's imprisonment.
Naidu's wife, Bhuvaneswari, and daughter-in-law, Brahmani, are both trying to assert their influence over the party.
Bhuvaneswari claims the party was founded by her father, whereas Brahmani insists it was her grandfather's legacy. Both are advising Nara Lokesh, who is now confused about whose advice to follow.
The internal discord began five years ago when Naidu assumed leadership in Amaravati in 2014. Bhuvaneswari pressured Chandrababu Naidu, while Brahmani exerted pressure on Lokesh.
Under the weight of domestic pressures, mistakes were made during the 2014 and 2019 elections, leading to Chandrababu Naidu's imprisonment and Lokesh's troubles.
The men in the family believe that staying away from home is preferable to succumbing to domestic pressure. This sentiment prompted Lokesh to spend time in Delhi while his mother was on tour.
Brahmani organized protests, including banging plates and lighting candles, against her mother-in-law's "Nijam Gelavali" tour.
Due to ongoing daily conflicts among the women, the party leaders find it difficult to plan any action. Lokesh has refrained from issuing any party programs and has not held significant meetings with top leaders.
In this situation, it is rumored that Chandrababu Naidu finds jail more bearable than being at home.
