The official alliance between the Telugu Desam Party and Janasena has sent ripples through the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh. As both parties move forward, they are establishing a coordination committee tasked with planning joint initiatives and deciding on seat-sharing arrangements.
The focus now centers on the critical issue of how many seats Janasena will contest and where they will contest them. These seats hold immense significance, given the overlapping interests of TDP and Janasena in many constituencies. One such electoral battleground is Tenali, where the stakes are high. Both TDP and Janasena have influential leaders, Nadendla Manohar and Alapati Raja, vying for this seat.
Rumours are circulating in the constituency that Nadendla Manohar is willing to relinquish his claim on Tenali and shift his focus to Guntur West, a TDP stronghold that he believes will offer him an easier victory. Notably, Guntur West emerged after the delimitation, with TDP winning two of the three elections held there.
Survey reports are currently favoring Alapati Raja, suggesting that Nadendla’s connection with the Tenali constituency has dwindled since 2014. If this speculation holds true, it signifies a positive development in Janasena’s commitment to the broader alliance goals over individual interests. Notably, Nadendla Manohar assumes a pivotal role in the TDP-Janasena coordination committee, making him a key figure in shaping the future of this political partnership.