Almost all the 20 YSRCP MLAs, who have defected into ruling Telugu Desam Party seems to be in restless in Andhra Pradesh. During shifting their party loyalties though almost of them claimed they were joining TDP without any per-condition, only to support development agenda of chief minister Chandrababu Naidu, each one of them were assured specific `rewards’.
But even several months after, they are worrying not a single promise is being honored. Meanwhile, they are worrying with the issue of Congress MLAs defection into TRS in Telangana was referred to a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. If the apex court decides to issue specific guidelines for assembly speakers with regard to examining `disqualification’ notices, Andhra Pradesh state assembly speaker will not be exempted.
Atleast four MLAs were promised ministerial berths. They include Jyothula Nehru, Bhuma Nagi Reddy, Sujay Krishna Rao. One among two minority MLAs Chand Basha (Kadiri) and Zaleel Khan (Vijayawada) were also assured ministerial berth. But since more than a year Chandrababu Naidu is dragging cabinet expansion with one or other plea.
According to informed sources governor ESL Narasimhan has conveyed his difficulty in administering their oath as similar issue from Telangana is pending before High Court. It may be recalled in Telangana TDP leaders complained against Governor for administering the oath of their party MLA Srinivas Yadav, who is now functioning as a minister, without resign as MLA. Governor reportedly stated that without High Court dispatches this case, it would be not proper on his part to administer oath by a similar `defected’ MLA in AP.
Most of the `defected’ MLAs are particularly said to be discontented as their presence is not felt by TDP circles. None of them were taken into any party committee, nor being invited for party conventions. In most of the constituencies, the police, revenue and other authorities are following directions from respective party incharges, rather than their instructions.
Few months back, sensing their discontent Nara Lokesh, party’s general secretary held a meeting with former YSRCP MLAs from Prakasam district. Most of their grievances are very simple, but seems to be sensitive too. They complained that local SI, CI, MRO, RDO etc are not caring them, but following only local TDP incharges. Party leadership also seems to be clueless in settling their grievances.
