While Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and the ruling YCP have maintained a confident front, rumors are swirling about a different sentiment brewing within the party ranks. Despite Jagan's assertion that the YCP will secure a resounding victory in the Assembly elections against the TDP-Janasena-BJP alliance, whispers suggest that some YCP candidates are bracing for a different outcome.
These candidates, who reportedly invested heavily in their campaigns, are now said to be engaging in high-stakes betting on the election results. This unusual move stems from their alleged pessimism about their own chances, based on post-poll analyses and ground realities.
Betting houses are witnessing a surge in activity, with significant sums being wagered on an alliance victory. Mirroring this trend, certain YCP candidates are reportedly placing bets on their own defeat, hoping to recoup some of their campaign expenditures. Rumors even suggest that a YCP candidate has placed a staggering bet of Rs. 50 crore on the alliance winning.
This unexpected turn of events paints a picture of uncertainty within the YCP, contrasting sharply with Jagan's public pronouncements of an overwhelming win. Whether this reported shift in sentiment within the party is a reflection of genuine concern or merely an attempt to mitigate potential losses remains to be seen. Only time will tell who correctly gauged the electoral winds when the results are announced on June 4th.