As the Andhra Pradesh elections draw closer, political parties are gearing up to finalize alliances, candidate selections, and manifesto announcements. In an unexpected move, the BJP’s AP wing has expressed its willingness to join forces with the TDP and JSP, marking a potential reunion after their split post the 2014 elections.
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, the BJP AP Vice President, outlined certain conditions during a recent media debate for this alliance to materialize. He insisted on a substantial share—75 MLA seats and 12 MP seats— amounting to half the total MLA and MP seats in the state. Moreover, he emphasized that the BJP would play a pivotal role in deciding the 2024 government formation in Andhra Pradesh.
This demand from the BJP is ambitious, given their zero MLA and MP seats in the previous elections, where they faced widespread deposit losses. It presents a challenging proposition for the TDP and JSP, potentially requiring them to sacrifice a significant portion of their anticipated seats.
Nonetheless, the BJP’s willingness to consider joining the alliance signifies a positive step. Chandra Babu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan could engage in discussions to navigate this proposition and work toward a potential triangular alliance, which could bring mutual benefits to all involved parties. The upcoming decisions regarding this alliance will significantly impact the political landscape in Andhra Pradesh, setting the tone for the impending elections.