On July 6th, Telugu state CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy convened in Hyderabad to address post-bifurcation issues affecting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Following their meeting, the two leaders made strikingly divergent political statements that garnered widespread attention.
On July 7th, a day after their meeting, TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu announced plans for a vigorous resurgence of the TDP in Telangana. He pledged to restore the party to its former glory in its native Telangana, even hinting at potential participation in the upcoming GHMC elections scheduled for a year and a half from now.
By July 8th, Revanth Reddy arrived in Andhra Pradesh advocating for the revival of the Congress party in the state. He declared his support for Sharmila Reddy, projecting her as the future Chief Minister of AP in 2029. Revanth went as far as committing to campaign for Sharmila in any potential by-election in Kadapa, expressing his ambition to see Congress reclaim power in Andhra Pradesh.
Currently, both the TDP and Congress are operating at minimal capacity in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. Yet, the bold assertions by Naidu and Revanth have sparked extensive discussions about their strategic plans.
The TDP maintains a sizable loyalist base that played a pivotal role in supporting Congress during the 2023 assembly elections. Meanwhile, Congress in AP is bolstered by the leadership of Sharmila Reddy. If Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy can effectively execute their plans, the political landscape of the Telugu states promises to become notably more dynamic with the resurgence narratives of these two political entities.