The question is from which constituency the Former minister and senior TDP leader Ganta Srinivasa Rao will be contesting from for this election.
This has sparked a significant discussion not only within the TDP but also within the ruling YCP. It is a common practice for him to change the constituency for each election.
Throughout his career, Ganta has covered all the major constituencies in Visakhapatnam.
However, even if he wishes to contest in other constituencies, it may not be possible as TDP has strong leaders who have their own preferences. Therefore, they may reject his request to contest from another constituency.
Ganta, who was previously elected as the MP of Anakapalli, is now seeking to become the MP of Visakha. But this creates competition within the party.
Although Ganta himself may not have such intentions, there are rumors that the TDP leadership wants him to contest from his birthplace.
Ganta's hometown is in Ongole Constituency, where Kondepi Constituency's Tanguturu is his residential area. Ganta was born and raised there, completing his education.
While he resided in Visakhapatnam for work, business, and political activities, he has become a strong leader in the region. The TDP high command is reportedly considering fielding Ganta as an MP candidate from Ongole.
Party leaders believe that if Ganta, belonging to the Kapu community, contests from Ongole, it will garner support from the locals. They believe that a leader as influential as Ganta is needed to effectively challenge the YCP for the Ongole MP seat.
Ganta's future plans and aspirations are not known, but there are rival sparks between him and Ayyanapatrudu in Vizag which may put the party in trouble.
So the strategic move is to have Ganta contest as an MP in Ongole, which could provide a political advantage by strengthening the TDP's position in a district where the YCP is strong. It remains to be seen if these strategies will prove successful.