Nara Chandrababu Naidu is actively engaging with the public despite his advanced age as part of the election campaign. However, Nara Lokesh, who discontinued the Yuvagalam Padayatra midway, seems disoriented and distant from any visible political actions.
Despite statements from TDP leaders about Lokesh's plans to connect with the public, there is no evidence of such activity.
Reports suggest that he has traveled to Delhi, sparking rumors of a potential alliance with the BJP, but his efforts have not yielded any results thus far.
Apart from this, the serious aspect is that it appears that Chandrababu discouraged Lokesh's excessive involvement in candidate selection.
Individuals seeking party tickets are frequently seen with Lokesh. There is a faction within TDP that venerates Lokesh as the future heir, suggesting that following him guarantees a ticket.
TDP leaders have recognized a substantial number of such followers. Concerned about the potential repercussions, Chandrababu seems to have warned Lokesh early on.
Lokesh, except for five constituencies, reportedly does not insist on securing tickets for his preferred candidates.
He insists that Chandrababu's successful candidate selection process serves as the benchmark, and he refrains from interfering.
Recently, Lokesh has been inaccessible to many TDP leaders and workers, engaging in internal activities, as reported by party sections.
Following the Padayatra, Lokesh gave interviews to several channels. His statement predicting Chandrababu's return as Chief Minister has stirred controversy in Jana Sena.
This move, part of the TDP strategy, dampened Jana Sena's enthusiasm before Lokesh's apparent withdrawal.
TDP leaders later claimed that Lokesh was actively involved in election-related tasks in the background, with occasional social media posts maintaining his visibility.