The exit of Kamma leaders like Sujana Chowdary, Rayapati Sambasiva Rao continued as several prominent leaders of TDP leaving one after the other leaving Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh to the last. Gannavaram MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi too left the party and leveled serious charges against TDP leaders. Joining the bandwagon is Devineni Avinash who had taken a shocking u-turn. Avinash, who had very recently claimed that he would continue in TDP till his last breath, has changed his words in very short time by jumping to ruling YCP.
Now, all eyes are on who is going to be the next big wicket in party. As per sources, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Nani is mulling over to quit party soon. Nani has been upset with Chandrababu Naidu ever since the party suffered a major defeat in 2019 polls. Nani took to social media to express his angst. Nani took indirect potshots at former Irrigation minister Devineni Uma for the poor state of party in Krishna district. However, Nani was pacified and Naidu’s lobbying worked to calm down Nani for time being.
However, Nani may not long last in party going by the recent turn of events. As many strong leaders are leaving TDP in these tough times, Nani may also join the legion soon. If Nani leaves, TDP’s strength in Lok Sabha will reduce from existing 3 to 2.
Meanwhile, it is not sure whether Nani would join YCP after he leaves TDP. It is learnt that Nani may even consider joining BJP as the party is ruling at Centre. Also, Nani has good relations with BJP’s senior leaders like Venkaiah Naidu and Nithin Gadkari. Even if he joins YCP or BJP, it will be indeed a set back to TDP.
