AP CM Chandrababu Naidu has taken special interest in the Gudivada assembly segment in Krishna district. This segment lies in the heart of delta area but the YCP has taken stronger roots here because of producer turned politician MLA Kodali Nani. It was also very painful for the TDP leaders to tackle Nani who is known as a strong critic of CM. The TDP is changing its plan in 2019 election to make sure that Kodali Nani is defeated this time.

Party insiders say Chandrababu is not interested to field Raavi Venkateswara Rao again from Gudivada. The CM is actively considering the candidature of TDP Youth Wing President Devineni Avinash. There is a considerable following for the Devineni group in the entire segment. Raavi group is also expected to adjust with the change of plan. When the issue has figured in a review meeting, Avinash has also indicated his readiness to contest from Gudivada.

The TDP local leaders are hoping the ongoing changes may increase the winning chances of their party. It has become a matter of prestige for the entire TDP district unit to defeat Kodali Nani in Gudivada this time.