The Secret Chandrababu Naidu-Congress Understanding that Dislodged KCR in Telangana
Not to underplay the hard work of CM-designate Revanth Reddy, the strategic decision by Telugu Desam Party to abstain from contesting in the Telangana elections was a big contributory factor.
A Political Shift in Telangana Reveals a Stealth Alliance
As Revanth Reddy prepares for his inauguration as the Congress Chief Minister of Telangana in Hyderabad at 10:28 AM on December 7, “The KBS Chronicle” is on the brink of releasing a sensational exclusive. This story uncovers the clandestine pact between the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Congress, a pivotal alliance that significantly contributed to the political drubbing of K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in the recent Vidhan Sabha elections. This revelation was sourced from a retired, Hyderabad-based civil servant who played a crucial role in facilitating this secret collaboration and opted for anonymity. Adding weight to this revelation, other serving and retired IAS officers from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have broadly hinted at the existence of such an alliance, though without the direct knowledge claimed by our primary source, underscoring a profound yet obscured aspect of Telangana’s political landscape.
The Central Debate in Strategy
The pivotal question faced by the Telugu Desam Party was whether to contest a select few seats in the Telangana Assembly elections, either on its own or in alliance with the Congress Party. This decision was of paramount importance, given the significant presence of about 20 lakh voters originally from Andhra Pradesh, now residing and registered as electors in Telangana, especially within the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area and its broader periphery.
Dissent of Telugu Desam’s Telengana Unit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), grappling with strategic decisions for the recent Telangana Assembly elections, faced internal debates over its participation. Under the guidance of its Telangana State Unit President, Kasani Gnaneshwar Mudiraj, the local TDP unit initially advocated for contesting independently. This stance aimed to establish a distinct presence in Telangana while positioning the party strategically for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, in a significant turn of events, Mudiraj resigned in October 2023, voicing his strong dissent with the party’s ultimate decision to not contest the state Assembly polls scheduled for November 30……… (Follow the link below to read the full story.)
