The Parliament and Assembly elections are approaching for the entire nation. While Assembly elections have concluded in certain states, they are also contending for Parliament elections, intensifying the political fervor nationwide.
There is just one month left until the notification from the Election Commission. Each political party is gearing up for the elections, engaging with the public through campaigns.
Andhra Pradesh is set to witness both Assembly and Parliament elections. Every leader is implementing their strategy in seat allocation for their candidates.
YCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy is aggressively managing candidate changes in specific constituencies based on his judgment. However, the criteria for changing candidates and the rules for ticket allocation seem to be confusing.
While it's acceptable to make changes based on performance, there is concern that he is disturbing even the guaranteed winning candidates, causing alarm and confusion.
Jagan Mohan Reddy seems to rely solely on his judgment, utilizing data provided by the I-PAC team, which includes statistics on total votes in different constituencies and demographic classifications. Surprisingly, it appears he doesn't even consider the advice of his appointed advisors who suggest candidate names.
An unexpected move was changing the seat of Lavu Krishna Devarayulu, the sitting MP of Narasaraopeta, instructing him to contest from Guntur. The decision raises questions, especially since the MP was considered a sure-shot winner in his original constituency. This move also led to the loss of loyalty from cricketer-turned-politician Ambati Rayudu, who was supposed to contest from Guntur.
Ambati Rayudu had a significant following among young voters, but unfortunately, mishandling issues led to his departure from the politics.
There is also growing concern about Jagan Mohan Reddy giving tickets to certain sitting MLAs in the Rayalaseema region who are branded as corrupt and have lost public trust. The allocation of seats to these corrupted sitting MLAs may result in losing those constituencies.
Considering all these factors, it appears that Jagan Mohan Reddy's candidate selection is flawed in some constituencies. Every seat is crucial during the election, and mistakes cannot be afforded. Unless corrective actions are taken, the fate of YCP remains uncertain.
It remains to be seen how Jagan Mohan Reddy will address and rectify the situation.
Usha Chowdhary
