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‘Jaya fear’ grips YSRCP leaders
The conviction of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and the subsequent developments might or might not have scared the AIADMK leaders in Tamil Nadu.
- Fear the worst for Jaganmohan Reddy
- No second rung to keep flock together
- Some seriously mulling over joining the BJP
Hyderabad: The conviction of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and the subsequent developments might or might not have scared the AIADMK leaders in Tamil Nadu. But, the ‘Jaya fear’ is gripping the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders in neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh.
Petrified by a possibility of similar fate for Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, certain leaders of YSRCP are looking towards the BJP. Even a couple of party MLAs from Jagan’s district of Kadapa are reportedly in line. The plans of BJP to expand in the state seem to be alluring these leaders as well.
The YSRCP is ossified after its electoral debacle. The party is unable to riddle out of the political adversities. The leadership is unable to inspire the cadres of a possible bright future. Barring the spirited offensive in the first session of state Assembly, the leadership has not given any coherent programme for revival of fortunes, feels political observers.
The recent judgements by different courts indicate a trend towards an uncompromising judicial scrutiny of cases related to corruption. In the wake of any such eventuality, the YSRCP leaders do not see any second layer of leadership to run the party.
Meanwhile, the BJP’s strategy has twin objectives. It would like to expand on its own. It wants to weaken Congress and YSRCP, thus leaving no room for the revival of the Congress party.
This is in tune with its objective of India without Congress. The BJP has already expressed its willingness to tie up with any non-Congress party. Sources in BJP reveal that the party is ready to import many more leaders either from Congress or YSRCP. The disgruntled leaders in YSRCP cannot go to TDP at least in some areas as their political opponents are in the ruling party. Such TDP leaders are strongly resisting any such moves by YSRCP leaders. This makes those who would like to desert YSRCP to look towards BJP. But, these political changes have a potential to adversely impact the BJP-TDP bond.
