In the lead up to the 2024 elections in India, the political environment in Narasapuram Parliament is indeed undergoing significant changes. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, who originally joined the YSR Congress just before the 2019 elections and won from Narasapuram, has since become a vocal critic of the Jagan Mohan Reddy government, eventually moving closer to the TDP or Janasena, depending on the party that secures the Narasapuram ticket as part of a seat-sharing arrangement.
With Raghu Rama’s strong popularity and financial backing, he is poised to be a formidable candidate in the upcoming elections. However, Jagan Mohan Reddy is actively seeking a suitable candidate to counter RRR’s influence, and there is growing speculation that he might field Shyamala Devi, the wife of the late Krishnam Raju, who hails from the same community as RRR.
Krishnam Raju, a former BJP MP and Central Minister, enjoyed a good rapport with the locals of the constituency, which could work in favor of Shyamala Devi’s candidacy. Moreover, the recent passing of Krishnam Raju and the association with popular actor Prabhas are likely to generate sympathy and support for Shyamala Devi.
It is reported that the YSR Congress has already approached Shyamala Devi with this proposal, and she is expected to consult with the fans and well-wishers of Krishnam Raju before making a final decision on her candidacy. The 2024 Narasapuram Parliament elections are set to be a closely watched and dynamic political contest with Raghu Rama Krishna Raju and Shyamala Devi emerging as key figures, each with their unique strengths and appeal to the electorate.