In recent days, Pawan Kalyan, as Deputy Chief Minister, created significant buzz, showcasing his popularity as the next prominent figure in the government after Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. However, it’s worth noting that he hasn’t made a single statement in the past week.
Sources suggest that Pawan was instructed to remain silent to allow space for the promotion of Nara Lokesh, who is being positioned as Chandrababu Naidu’s political heir.
Currently, efforts are underway to build Lokesh’s image and establish him as a key leader for the future.
The TDP launched a focused promotional campaign for Minister Lokesh, presenting him as a pivotal leader.
Full-page ads in TDP-aligned newspapers emphasize that the party's one-crore membership milestone is a testament to Lokesh's leadership.
Alongside this, there’s a growing campaign to position Lokesh as Deputy Chief Minister, with party ranks urging CM Chandrababu Naidu, who is advancing in age, to hand over a key role to his political heir, officially.
However, discontent within the TDP ranks has surfaced regarding Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. Many party members feel Pawan is overstepping and behaving as though he runs the government.
His recent politically controversial comments have heightened the friction, prompting calls to elevate Lokesh to counterbalance Pawan’s influence.
This urgency is reflected in government-sponsored ads prominently featuring Lokesh, even in unrelated contexts.
TDP cadres believe this is part of a strategic move to establish Lokesh as a future leader.
With Pawan actively working to bolster his reputation, the TDP appears determined to highlight Lokesh’s administrative and political capabilities, using media campaigns to gradually shape public perception in his favor.
