AIADMK leader Sasikala is enquiring about ‘Federal Front’ being formed by Telangana CM K Chandrasekhara Rao. As of now, Sasikala is locked in Parappana Agrahara jail in Karnataka in connection with the illegal assets case. Former MP and Congress leader Vijayashanti visited Sasikala recently when the issue came up for discussion.

Sasikala has asked what would be the future prospects of the Federal Front. For a long time now, Sasikala has been strongly opposed to both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Modi government has been held responsible for the assets cases against her and her eventual imprisonment. KCR has come out with Federal Front to attract all those regional leaders who are unhappy with the national parties.
During former CM late Jayalalitha’s regime, Sasikala has gained prominence and she tried to inherit the power of Jayalalitha but the political game turned against her. Sasikala has close relations with Vijayashanti who has supported her family even in difficult times. It seems KCR’s front is getting attention from some marginalised regional leaders especially in South India. Ever since decline of Congress party in South India, regional players are increasing their clout. The BJP’s bid to strengthen in South India has met with failure.

G.Ravikiran