With the deadline for MLC nominations ending tomorrow, political circles are abuzz with anticipation. Leaders are eagerly waiting for clarity on the candidate list, especially as the ruling party has yet to finalize its picks. While some hopefuls have already prepared affidavits, others are camping near Amaravati, hoping for a last-minute nod from the party leadership. The suspense revolves around whether senior leaders like Ashok Babu, Duvvuru Ramarao, or BT Naidu will get another chance or if fresh faces will be introduced.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has so far nominated Nagababu from the Jana Sena for one seat, but the remaining four seats are still up for grabs. The party’s top brass is carefully considering caste, region, and community representation, a strategy that has kept aspirants on edge. Names like Devineni Uma, Kommareddy Sridhar, and Potineni Srinivasa Rao are being discussed, especially for the Kamma community, while leaders like Varma and Satyanarayana Raju are vying for the Kshatriya quota.

In the SC category, former ministers Jawahar and Sujatha are strong contenders. Sujatha, who was earlier considered for a nominated post, might now get a different role due to technical reasons. Meanwhile, leaders from the Madiga and Mala communities are also hopeful, with demands for fair representation growing louder.

As the final decision looms, the focus is on whether the party will stick to its loyalists or bring in new faces. The suspense continues, with everyone eagerly awaiting Chandrababu Naidu’s final call.