Tug of War for Revanth Reddy. The political circles are abuzz with speculation about whether Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will participate in the Congress Party's campaign in Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming elections. Congress sources express confidence that he will attend the party's February 25 meeting in Tirupati, which marks the formal launch of the Congress campaign in the state.
Revanth Reddy had expressed displeasure over Sharmila's decision to join the Congress Party ahead of the recent Telangana assembly elections, fearing it would harm the party's chances against the ruling BRS. Consequently, Sharmila joined the Congress after the Telangana elections and pledged unconditional support to the party in the 2023 Telangana elections.
Within the Telangana Congress, there is a debate over whether Revanth will actively campaign for YS Sharmila in Andhra Pradesh and what impact this might have on the party in Telangana. The key question is whether Revanth will share the stage with Sharmila at the February 25 meet in Tirupati.
Furthermore, Revanth Reddy faces a dilemma as he is widely regarded as Chandrababu Naidu's protégé and continues to express admiration for the TDP leader. Some TDP factions are already using Revanth's photos with Chandrababu Naidu in their campaign. The dual usage of his images by both the TDP and the Congress could have significant implications, impacting the strategies and narratives of both parties in the upcoming elections.
The situation remains fluid, and Revanth's decisions and actions in the coming days could have far-reaching consequences for both the Congress and the TDP in Andhra Pradesh.