The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh marked its second year in June, with the alliance between TDP, Jana Sena Party (JSP), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appearing stable at the leadership level. However, tensions have surfaced at the grassroots in some constituencies, primarily due to the dominance of one party over the others. Despite these localized frictions, no major splits have emerged within the coalition.
Reports suggest that TDP General Secretary and State IT Minister Nara Lokesh is actively building his political brand and base, fueling speculation that he aims to become the party’s chief ministerial candidate in the 2029 Assembly elections. Lokesh is said to have consolidated significant influence within the administration, with many officials reportedly seeking his guidance—albeit under the direction of his father and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Meanwhile, Jana Sena Party President and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has maintained a notably low profile within the government. Though vocal and assertive in public forums, insiders indicate that he is still grappling with the complexities of governance. More often than not, Pawan is perceived as just another minister in Naidu’s cabinet rather than the clear No. 2 leader in the coalition.
Adding to the political intrigue, Praveen Pullata, Chief Strategist at RISE Indian Political Research and Analysis, tweeted that Lokesh has already formed a core team and is managing multiple ministries—a development that could effectively sideline Pawan Kalyan. The pressing question now is whether Pawan and his party cadre will accept this shift in power dynamics.
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