According to YCP leaders, they believe it would be beneficial if the TDP forms an alliance with the BJP.
While it is true that Narendra Modi has shown no interest or inclination in forging an alliance with Chandrababu Naidu, maintaining a clear distance, the latter is still making efforts to please him and establish a relationship.
One possible reason for this is Chandrababu's expectation of financial support and the backing required to combat Jagan Mohan Reddy.
However, YCP cadres hold the view that the BJP's strength in the southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, is not as strong as it is in the northern regions.
They attribute the anti-incumbency sentiment to the BJP's long-standing two-term rule, rather than any other factor. Additionally, many South Indians feel that the BJP has not adequately prioritized the development of their respective regions.
In Andhra Pradesh, the castes that remain loyal to the BJP primarily consist of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and other forward caste groups.
While there may be sympathizers from other castes, their numbers are considerably smaller in comparison to the total population of their respective castes. Currently, those who are loyal to the BJP are already aligned with the TDP as BJP has no face value in the state.
If the TDP successfully forges an alliance with the BJP, it is not going to get any new voters, but a small percentage of Muslim and Christian voters who currently support the TDP may shift their loyalty to the YCP, resulting in the YCP gaining 100% support from minority communities.
In reality, it seems unlikely that the TDP will join hands with the BJP. Even if such an alliance were to materialize in some far-fetched scenario, it would still prove to be more advantageous for the YCP.
