Congress - BJP Future Hinges On AP

Cong,BJP mega dreams on AP. Two national parties are currently at odds in Andhra Pradesh (AP). The 2019 elections highlighted their dwindling influence, with both the Congress and BJP receiving fewer votes than NOTA. The decline of the Congress, once a stronghold in united AP, is particularly stark. Despite their historic dominance, including a notable victory in 1978 amidst nationwide defeats for Indira Gandhi’s Congress, their current state is dire.

In Telangana, however, the Congress managed to regain power after two elections. This has led Congress leaders to hope for a similar revival in AP. They are optimistic about improving their vote share in the upcoming elections, aiming to exceed NOTA and potentially increase their voting percentage in various constituencies. They also believe that if the YSR Congress Party (YCP), which initially drew support from Congress voters, is defeated, its supporters might return to Congress.

The BJP, on the other hand, has a different strategy. After failing to achieve its goals in the 2019 elections despite the TDP’s loss, the BJP is now considering a new approach. By allying with the TDP, the BJP aims to secure key political opportunities, regardless of the election outcome. If the TDP coalition wins, the BJP plans to increase its influence within the government by securing ministerial positions. If the coalition loses, the BJP intends to strengthen its position by merging with the Jana Sena and attracting TDP leaders to its side.

Overall, both the Congress and BJP are strategizing to capitalize on the upcoming 2024 elections in AP, aiming to displace the dominant regional parties. Whether these plans will succeed remains to be seen.