TDP may win in 50% of seats in Telangana by-elections

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will surprise political analysts with strong performance in Telangana by-elections by winning in more than 40% of seats that are going to polls. According to TDP sources, it is leading in 2 Parliamentary constituencies and 8 Assembly seats with just 1 week left for polling. Congress may not win in more than 2-3 Assembly seats. TRS is hoping on rising Telangana sentiment. TDP analysis:

Loksabha seats: TDP may win 2 seats out of 4 Parliamentary constituencies. Telugu Desam has no hopes on Karimnagar and Hanamkonda seats.

1. Warangal: Telugu Desam candidate Yerrabelli Dayakara Rao is leading but growing Telangana sentiment may tilt the tide in favour of TRS in the last minute.

2. Adilabad: Venugopala Chari will win this seat.

Assembly seats: Telugu Desam Party will win in 6-8 Assembly constituencies in Telangana by polls. TDP is contesting in 14 segments leaving Musheerabad and Cheriyal to CPI (M). BJP candidate Laxman is leading in Musheerabad due to sympathy factor as he lost by narrow margin in the the 2004 Assembly elections. TRS will win in Siddipet and Kamalapur by massive margin. TDP is betting big on Adilabad, Rangareddy, Mahaboobnagar and Warangal districts.

1. Secunderabad: TDP is ahead despite set back in Cantonment polls. There is severe anti-incumbency against TRS candidate.

2. Alair: Narsimhulu will win despite indifferences among TDP leaders.

3. Dommat: Muthyam Reddy is far ahead here.

4. Station Ghanpur: Kadiyam Srihari is leading over TRS candidate Vijayarama Rao.

5. Huzurabad: Peddireddy will win by narrow margin.

6. Vikarabad: Strong candidate, anti incumbency against TRS candidate and traditional stronghold.

7. Jadcherla: Stiff competition between TDP and Congress. Congress may spend heavily in the last moment.

8. Khanapur: TDP can easily win here.

Verdict: TRS is gradually building Telangana tempo (sentiment) with the help of educated people especially in Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad and Medak districts which may change the situation by the time of polling. Second leg of campaign by TDP president Chandrababu Naidu may help the Telugu Desam candidates to retain the edge especially in Warangal and Adilabad districts.

My opinion: Telugu Desam Party should support “Separate Telangana moment” and respect people sentiment. This is my personal opinion.

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TDP Candidates for Telangana by-elections

Telugu Desam party president Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced strong candidates for the Telangana by-elections in Piduguralla during “Mee Kosam” programme. TDP strategically postponed prestigious “Mahanadu” event due to these elections. If Mahanadu were held, TDP will need to announce its opinion on key Telangana issue and party cadre needs to spend more time on Mahanadu which will hamper election preparations. TDP leaders in Telangana will be disappointed as they are hoping for pro-Telangana announcement from Chandrababu Naidu in Mahanadu.

Telugu Desam party candidates for Telangana by elections:

Loksabha candidates:

1. Karimnagar: L. Ramana – In Karimnagar, all major parties fielded same candidates who contested during last by elections. If KCR wins with lesser majority (which will happen) than last by election, it is a severe blow to Telangana movement. Anti-Telangana groups will highlight this and especially it will come as a handy tool for YSR.

2. Warangal: Yerrabelli Dayakar Rao. Though he is reluctant to contest, Party succeeded in fielding this giant in TRS stronghold.

3. Hanamkonda: B. Venkateswarlu.

4. Adilabad: L.Venugopalachari. TDP has high hopes on this Loksabha segment.

Assembly candidates:

1. Secunderabad: Talasani Srinivasa Yadav. TDP is ahead in this constituency.

2. Vikarabad: Sanjeeva Rao. TDP will wrest this seat from TRS due to anti-incumbency and strong candidate.

3. Jadcherla: Chandrasekhar. Congress and TDP are ahead in this constituency.

4. Siddipet: Ravindra Reddy. Harish Rao of TRS will win this seat by more than 50,000 votes according to analysts.

5. Dommat: Muthyam Reddy.

6. Myadaram: Mallesam.

7. Ramayampet: M. Hanmanatha Rao. TDP has high hopes in this segment. Severe anti-incumbency against Padma Devender Reddy of TRS.

8. Station Ghanpur: Kadiyam Srihari.

9. Kamalapur: M. Damodar Reddy.

10. Huzurabad: Peddireddy.

11. Therlam: T. Laxminaidu. Election is a formality here.

12. Yellareddy: J. Surender.

13. Dichpalli: M. Venkateswara Rao.

14. Khanapur: Ramesh Rathod.

15. Alair: M. Narsimhulu. Chandrababu Naidu failed to control infighting in this seat which is a TDP bastion.

16. Khairathabad: TDP is not contesting here.

17. Musheerabad: TDP allocated this seat to CPM. BJP is ahead in this seat due to sympathy towards BJP candidate.

18. Cheriyal: TDP allocated to CPM as part of alliance.

Latest TDP news:

1. Dayakara Rao started his campaign in Warangal.

2. Nannapaneni Rajakumari fainted due to sun stroke during “Mee Kosam” programme in Piduguralla.

TRS is ahead in most constituencies but TDP is building momentum in most segments due to strong candidates and traditional strongholds.

Telugu Desam: How to regain power in 2009?

The senior most T.D.P leaders are of the opinion that the party should be brought to its original glorious position by correcting the defects.

How to regain glory for Telugu Desam Party?

1. Yerran Naidu (M.P): Party should give preference to the youth as N.T.R did in 1982 time.

2. Devender Goud (M.L.A & EX. Minister): First of all our party should be closely move with the people. The economic gap between the rich and the poor should be bridged as much as possible. Now the political field is spoiled. The money is playing main roll in elections. This attitude must go.

3. Y. Rama Krishna (M.L.A & Ex. Speaker): Now the hierarchy is in trouble. The team work in party should be improved.

4. N. Janardhana Reddy (M.L.A & Ex. Minister): It is clearly visible that there is some sort of dissatisfaction among the youth in the party .Youth must be given importance in the party and the responsibility of upbringing the party is kept on their shoulders. New blood is necessary in the party. Senior leaders must be ready for some sacrifices to save the party and again bring it to the power.

5. K. SriHari (Ex. Minister): People had developed some misunderstanding regarding our reforms. They should be enlightened. T.D.P should come to power with the positive only. If there are any organizational problems in the party they should be rectified.

6. Dr. Kodela Siva Prasada Rao (Ex. Minister): Now the party is afflicted with full of ailments .we should try to free the party from these diseases and inculcate confidence in the public.

T.D.P should regain its pro-poor image and try to return to power in the next general elections by following the above guidelines of the senior leaders. Are they really ready for sacrifices? Can they able to motivate party activists?

Party leaders should think about this single question “Why Telugu Desam is struggling even in traditional strongholds like Srikakulam etc?”

Video: Lokesh-Brahmini Marriage highlights

“Marriage of the Decade” between Nara Lokesh and Nandamuri Brahmini was held in the traditional way at Hitex in Hyderabad. This marriage not only strengthens ties between Nara and Nandamuri families, it will assume more significance in future political events. The marriage which was attended by 1200 guests is a dream comes true for Balakrishna fans and Telugu Desam activists. Chandrababu Naidu will face Congress onslaught with more vigour.

Marriage Video:



Will Balakrishna take active part in Telugu Desam politics? Does Nara Lokesh have “it” (political leadership) in him? Will TDP seniors allow the domination of Nandamuri family? What are the future plans of Junior NTR?

Video Courtesy: Telugu Journal and ETV 2.

Top 10 performers of Telugu Desam party

I have selected these top 10 hard working leaders based on their performance for the past 3 years. These rankings do not represent the designation in the party or their seniority.

1. Nagam Janardhana Reddy: 9/10.

Undoubtedly, he is the most popular leader among the cadre. He was the face of the Party for the first 2 years. He is the hope for cadre. His speeches in the Assembly and outside inspired the cadre especially during the turbulent period of 2004-06. He got maximum applause even during TANA meetings in Chicago.

2. Anantpur Party workers: 9/10.

They showed their resilience even after the death of Paritala Ravi. 63 party workers laid their lives for Party. Anantpur district always play a crucial role in the critical situations for party

3. T. Devender Goud: 8/10.

Most disciplined and hard working leader in the Party. He almost single handily protected the TDP cadre in Telangana region with Pathayatras and dare devil attitude. His planning was the major reason for the success of Telugu Desam in Telangana especially in Rangareddy district in the local body elections. His outspoken nature sometimes landed him in trouble.

4. Jyothula Nehru (East Godavari): 8/10.

Telugu Desam Party won Rajahmundry Municipal Corporation under his leadership. He worked hard to resurrect the party in the politically crucial district. Telugu Desam Party will win more than 15 seats in East Godavari in 2009 Assembly Elections.

5. Nara Chandra Babu Naidu: 7/10

He was subdued in the first two years after the defeat of Telugu Desam Party in 2004 Assembly elections. He is gradually coming back to his best. He proved his leadership qualities once again in the Babli issue. He stunned the both the Congress and Telangana Rashtra Samithi by his jet speed moves on the problems of Telangana region.

6. Venugopala Chary: 6/10.

Fasting for Basara IIT and the success of party in local body elections.

7. Nannapaneni Rajakumari: 6/10.

She is the voice of Telugu Desam. She inspired cadre with her daring speeches during elections.

8. Telangana Leaders and Cadre: 6/10.

Party senior leaders like K. SriHari, Y. Dayakar Rao and M. Venkateswara Rao along with party cadre worked hard to save the party from TRS and Congress especially during 2004-05. Party will get more seats in Telangana region than traditional stronghold Coastal Andhra.

9. Sidda Raghava Rao: 6/10.

This MLC helped party with his money and rose quickly to become the vice-president.

10. M.V. Mysoora Reddy: 5/10.

He silenced his critics with his sincerity and hard working nature. He is the research specialist and back ground boy for the TDP legislative Party.

Special Mention:

Vijaya Ramarao, Chennamaneni Vidyasagara Rao, Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and Mullapudi Renuka.

Party should include more young leaders in the organisation in place of aged senior leaders. They may not take the Party into 21st century.

Telugu Desam party: 25 years of journey

Milestones in Telugu Desam Party history:
1. Before 1982 –politics in Andhra means – The congress party and its inner politics which was ruling the state since 1953. Even though there was communist party but with little significance and not as an alternative to the congress party. But since 1983, Telugu Desam Party changed the scenario and equations in Andhra Pradesh.

2. There was not much recognition to A.P at national level. People in other states call the Telugu people as Madrasis (even though A.P was separated from Tamilnadu 30 years back).

3. T.D.P restored the self respect of the Telugu speaking pupil. Now Telugu language was used extensively in the administration of the A.P government and the central government at Delhi could not change the chief ministers often as did previously in the congress government.

4. N.T.Ramarao in his special van (enlightened chariot) travelled through each and every village and town of A.P state and covered 35,000 kilometers in the entire state. NTR used to take bath on the road side and visited the nook and corner of entire state. He reacted to their grievances sympathetically and won their hearts forever.

5. Social revolution: He changed the political fortunes of backward class people in Andhra Pradesh. The thought of constructing pucca permanent buildings to the poor for the first time was the brain child of T.D.P only .The programme of giving rice for Rs.2/- per kilogram made N.T.Ramarao Rao the living God.

6. Abolition of Karanamns and creation of Mandal administration, 30% reservation for women are other daring acts of Telugu Desam government.

7. Even though T.D.P is a regional party. It played a key role in the central level and also acted as a main opposition in the Parliament during 1984-89.

8. Telugu Desam got a good name as a party of having honest polices and also kept the promises given by it to the people.

9. T.D.P believes that hard work only gives good results. The administration went to the villages and conducted village level meetings and also Janmabhoomi propramme by which it brought the administration to the door step of people.

10. It is the most disciplined party among Indian political parties.

Telugu Desam party stood united in the turbulent periods of 1984 August crisis, 1989 defeat and 2004 crash. There is an urgent need to reenergize the party by including more youth in the party administration. Chandrababu Naidu should steer the party away from money politics.

Jai Telugu Desam! Jai Jai NTR‼

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Paritala Ravi - Second death anniversary

Telugu Desam Party leader and Rayalaseema Tiger Paritala Ravindra's second death anniversary was held today in Venkatapuram village in Anantpur district amidst tears of his followers. More than one lakh people attended the function.

Paritala Ravi's wife and Penukonda M.LA Sunitha,Telugu desam leader Nagam Janardhan Reddy and several Anantpur TDP leaders attended the function to mark his second death anniversary.

Read the BBC news article on the TDP strike in Andhra Pradesh when Paritala was killed.

Paritala Ravi was murdered at Anantpur Telugu Desam Party office in broad day light on January 24,2005. Though Telugu Desam bounced back in recent local elections, It failed to find a worthy successor to this legend. People especially downtrodden, may never forget this great man.

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Organizational elections in TDP

Telegu Desam dissolved all the district party committees today. It replaced them with adhoc committees. New state election committee was announced todat to conduct organizational elections for the party.

Election Process:

State level election meeting will be on January 10.

District level election meetings would be on January 21 and 25.

Membership drive would be taken up between January 28 and February 11.

Elections would be held beginning with village/ward committees on April 6, followed by mandal/towns and then at the district level.

Please enroll your name for membership.

Will Devender Goud form Telangana TDP?

Rumor mills in Hyderabad are busy with the speculation about the new party by TDP leader Devender Goud. As per rumors, if Telugu Desam Party leadership doesn’t agree for the formation of separate Telangana state, He will form a new party – Telangana Telugu Desam.

Devender Goud’s actions added fuel to these rumors. Though he met TDP Chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu on New Year day, he is spending most of the time to meet Telangana area leaders, professors and students.

As per political observers, he has big plans about future. What are his future plans?

As per sources, He wants to form a big organization for the welfare of BC’S, SC’S and ST’S. He wants to become “Andhra Ambedkar”.

But, Devender Goud is keeping his plans close to his chest.

On New Year day, he was greeted by students, professors and officials of Telangana region.

If Devender Goud forms a new party, it is a big loss for Telugu Desam Party in the Telangana region.

Congress will benefit immensely due to split in the TDP votes.

An astute leader like Devender Goud doesn’t know these statistics? Will he take wrong step?

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My Dream in 2009 Assembly elections

I have a dream regarding Telugu Desam Party performance in the upcoming assembly elections in 2009. I want to see TDP sweep the asembly results. Will my dream become real?

The newspapers may report the results like this image (below).

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Telugu Desam in dilemma over Telangana

As per recent reports, Telugu Desam Party is in dilemma over Telangana separate state demand. True strength of a leadership is decided in adverse conditions.

Leadership should identify the following facts:

1. Telangana TDP leaders are feeling insecure about their future.

2. Andhra leaders are gradually becoming flexible over separate state demand.

3. TDP will face this issue even in the 2009 assembly elections.

4. Communist parties are weakening their stand on separete state issue.

5. If TDP stood on united state platform, it is going to face stiff opposition in the Telangana region in the next assembly elections. Party may lose cadre also.

My Opinion: Telugu Desam Party must be flexible on this issue. It should send positive signals to the demoralised cadre about Telangana issue. In the mean time, it should fight on the people's issues to protect its vote bank.

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How much fund TDP received in 2004 elections?

Telugu Desam Party received Rs.1,53,47,692 funds as contribution in 2004 assembly election. TDP is in fifth place in the fund receiving Parties.

BJP received highest funds(Rs.34,15,46,289) followed by Congress ( Rs.32,05,55,643).

As per section 29C of Representation of peoples Act, Political parties should submit details of funding they receive.

What lessons Telugu Desam should learn from these By Elections

TDP lost Bobbili and got third place in Karimnagar by elections. No one in the party expected these results and party cadre again went into depressive mood. Thease are the testing times for party leadership. Telugu desam party should get into aggressive mood to lift the activists and second rung leaders into energetic mood to face the aggressive chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Lessons from the Karimnagar and Bobbili by elections :

1. These elections high-lighted the anti government mood among the voters. But, TDP once again failed to convert them into votes.

2. Telangana voters are wanting a separate state. This slogan will once again take promonence in the 2009 Assembly elections. So, TDP leadership should understand the ground realities. It is the time Telugu desam should review its views on Telangana.

3. TDP should attack congress aggressively as this chief minister will go any extent to win the 2009 Assembly elections. He is the Lalu of Bihar. He is trying to spread the Rayalaseema faction methods to the whole state. WAKE UP AND PROTECT THE CADRE.

4. Muslims are still voting for Congress even after TDP broke its relationship with BJP. It is really a big concern for the party. In the NTR time, Andhra Pradesh muslims were voted for Telugu Desam.

5. TDP leaders should take into consideration the views of its Telangana leaders on this burning issue.

Yerran Naidu and Devender Goud - Who will win?

Karimnagar and Bobbili by elections results are going to change the image of these two popular BC leaders. These by elections are litmus test for their strategies.

T.Devender Goud is a master strategist from Ranga reddy district in Andhra Pradesh, while K.Yerran Naidu is a popular leader from Srikakulam district. Both belong to backward castes.

While Devender Goud is in-charge for Karimnagar election, Yerran Naidu is for Bobbili elections.

Both are successful as far as campaigning is concerned. Both marshalled the cadre strategically.

They just over shadowed the candidates in these by elections. If TDP wins in these polls, credit goes to these leaders. Wait and Watch for the results.

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TDP is going to win Bobbili By Election

As per polling trends, Telugu Desam party leaders are optimistic about Bobbili Loksabha seat.

There is a clear visible anti Government mood was seen among voters. More voting was done in TDP areas like Vizianagaram and lesser votes are polled in Congress stong holds like Cheepurupalli.

TDP has high hopes because rural voters and women are actively participated in the polling.

Sentiment towards Telugu Desam candidate, corruption charges against Bothsa family and Nuclear plant issue helped Telugu Desam cause.

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Chandrababu Naidu in Bobbili

Telugu Desam president N.Chandrababu Naidu is campaigning in the Bobbili Loksabha Constituency. He received tremendous response from people in Vizianagaram town.

Bobbili is a strong seat seat for Telugu Desam. It is the one of the two seats TDP won in 1989 disaster along with Narsapur.

TDP is hoping to win this seat with the help of Pydithalli Sentiment and anti -Government sentiment.

Nandamuri Harikrishna already campaigned for TDP in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts.

Road shows are succesful in Karimnagar

TDP President Mr. N.Chandrababu Naidu successfully completed his 2 day tour of karimnagar. People responded to the telugudesam leader speeches with unbelievable enthusiasm.

TDP cadre is in happy mood with stunning success of his road shows with more women attendance.

Naidu mainly attacked KCR indirectly sending signals that he is telugu desam's main opponent in the election.

Telugu desam has high hopes on backward caste (BC) votes and anti- government sentiment.

TDP incharge T.Devender Goud and Candidate L.Ramana also attended the road shows along with local party leader.