TDP cadre started honoring Nara Lokesh, with solo flex banners. They dropped a tradition that typically includes a picture of Chandrababu along with the picture of Lokesh.
The elevation of Lokesh is taking place in the context of the closing meeting of Nara Lokesh's Padayatra scheduled at Polipally in Vizianagaram district on the 20th of this month.
Throughout Visakhapatnam, there are publicity stunts highlighting Lokesh.
Posters and flex banners prominently feature Lokesh's figure, leading to speculation about the disappearance of Chandrababu's photo.
Many questions are arising about this new development, and insiders clearly mention that some advisors approached CBN, suggesting making Lokesh the CM candidate to infuse new energy into the party.
In a way, they asked Chandrababu to retire from the scene and pave the way for his son.
The strategy appears to be portraying Lokesh as the face of the TDP in the assembly. TDP media is glorifying Lokesh, presenting him as the embodiment of everything.
Former ministers and senior leaders are actively supporting Lokesh, chanting his name and saying "In the leadership of Lokesh garu.."
Former Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao is enthusiastically declaring that Lokesh Yuvagalam is complete, and it's time for battle.
Another ex-minister, Ayyannapatrudu, asserts that under Lokesh's leadership, the entire Telugu Desam Party undergoes a transformation.
It needs to be seen if this move helps the party or boomerangs totally.