It is well known that TRS is resorting to arm-twisting tactics on TDP leaders who have property in Hyderabad. There are allegations that KCR and KTR are bringing pressure on such TDP leaders to quit that party to join YCP. KTR went to the extent of saying Jagan will become next AP CM. AP Ministers and MLAs did not issue strong counters to KTR. Eventually, Chandrababu and Lokesh had to react strongly to KTR’s statements.

The issue came up in the Cabinet as well. Chandrababu expressed his discomfort over the Ministers not giving strong counter statements to KTR. He even said he had to absorb all the pressure being exerted by the opponents. Naidu suggested to the Ministers and MLAs to start attacking rival parties on the burning issues. If they don’t open up effectively, only the statements of Jagan and KTR will get more and more circulated among the public.

Political heat is picking up as the general elections are approaching. At such a time, the TDP’s arguments have to be taken effectively to the people. Chandrababu has passed instructions to the party leaders to remain alert and counter rival leaders’ statements when necessary without any delay.