The Ongoing Turmoil between DK and Srinivas Family over the TTDP Ticket in Chittoor
The political dynamics of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh have been making headlines once again.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has been facing internal conflicts as two powerful families, DK’s and Srinivas’, are at loggerheads over the party’s ticket for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
The rift between these two influential families has caused upheaval within the party, leading to chaos and confusion.
The DK family, led by Dadi Veerabhadra Rao, has been a prominent political force in Chittoor for decades.
His daughter DK Aruna is a well-known face in the state’s political arena and has served as a minister in the TDP government.
The Srinivas family, on the other hand, is relatively new to politics but has quickly gained ground.
D K Chaitanya, the grandson of Dadi Veerabhadra Rao, is a rising star within the party and has garnered a strong following.
The ongoing dispute between these two families centers around the TDP ticket for the Chittoor constituency.
The DK family believes that their long-standing association with the party makes them the rightful candidates for the seat. However, the Srinivas family feels that it is their time to step up and take on this responsibility.
The rift between these two families has led to a series of events that have left the TDP in disarray. Recently, DK Adikesavulu Naidu, a senior TDP leader and brother of DK Aruna, resigned from his post as the district party president.
He cited differences with the party leadership and dissatisfaction with how they were handling the situation.
Not one to back down, D K Chaitanya held a massive public meeting in Chittoor where he announced his intention to contest as an independent candidate if the party did not give him the ticket.
His bold move was met with support from the Srinivas family, further intensifying the situation.
The tension over the ticket has also caused cracks within the party’s top leadership.
N Chandrababu Naidu, the TDP’s national president, has declared that the party will not grant any tickets to family members of existing leaders.
This statement has put DK Aruna in a difficult position as she continues to support her brother’s claim for the Chittoor seat.
With elections just around the corner, both families are playing hardball to secure the coveted TDP ticket.
While DK Aruna is using her experience and relationship with party leaders to sway the decision in her son’s favor, D K Chaitanya is relying on his increasing popularity and massive support from within the party.
The chaos and confusion within the TDP have created an opportunity for other parties to swoop in and gain ground.
The Congress, which has been out of power in Andhra Pradesh for over a decade, has jumped into the fray by announcing former minister DK Adikesavulu Naidu as their candidate for the Chittoor seat.
Meanwhile, the Jana Sena Party, led by actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, has also declared its intention to contest in the Chittoor constituency.
The party has chosen Tejaswini Nelaturi, a young and dynamic leader, as their candidate for the seat.
As the TTDP ticket continues to remain a bone of contention between these two families, it is becoming increasingly evident that this issue may have far-reaching consequences for the party.
The ongoing power struggle between DK and Srinivas family has caused turmoil within the TDP and has left party workers and supporters in a state of confusion.
With both families vying for control over the Chittoor seat, it remains to be seen how this saga will unfold in the coming days.
Will the TDP leadership be able to diffuse the tension and come to a resolution? Or will this dispute lead to a split within the party? Only time will tell.
