The personal assistant of Chandrababu Naidu has resigned owing to responsibility for the party defeat in the Kuppam segment panchayat elections. Manohar has been working as Naidu’s PA for over 30 years. Though Naidu has asked him to stay, he has tendered his resignation. The very poor show of the TDP in Kuppam came as a big shock. To cover up for this, Naidu is visiting the segment for three days beginning from tomorrow.

Of the total 89 panchayats, the TDP has won just 14 seats in Kuppam segment this time. The YCP has won 75 panchayats which shocked the political circles. Naidu has already analysed the reasons for the party’s defeat. Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and MLA Chevireddy Bhasker Reddy have personally resorted to violations in the segment.

However, there have been complaints pouring from the TDP local leaders that the growing gap with the party incharges and Naidu PA have also caused the defeat.

The local TDP cadres have also blamed the party Kuppam incharge Muniratnam and MLC Gounivari Srinivasulu for the party’s debacle.

Manohar has said that the new PA to look after Naidu’s activities in Kuppam will be appointed soon.