While he was active in politics, Lagadapati Rajagopal would conduct political surveys with regular intervals like psephologists. He was acclaimed as 'Andhra Octopus' through his surveys,which were proved right most of the times. Lagadapati denounced politics post the general elections, 2014. Subsequently, he stopped conducting political surveys as well.
Yet again, some media sources have been giving various surveys at times mentioning them as 'Lagadapati Surveys'. Having understood Lagadapati's craze in political surveys, the ruling TDP of AP is buzzed to have indulged in a master deal with Lagadapati worth for several crores of rupees.
As per the deal, TDP would sponsor fake surveys in Telangana and AP for its benefit. Since Lagadapati actually lost his interest on even surveys, he has decided to treat TDP's surveys light.
As per the agreement, TDP has reportedly released the first fake survey in Telangana under the heading 'Lagadapati's Poll Survey'. The survey report says TRS would just win 39 while the Congress wins the election battle with 60 MLA seats. Although the survey looks funny, TDP wants to get satisfied with TRS' defeat on papers.