Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu is finding himself in increasingly difficult situations day by day.
No one expected that the alliance, which had gained immense power, would face governance challenges so soon. Alarm bells are ringing for the Chandrababu government.
Meanwhile, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who had suffered a severe defeat, is gaining an unprecedented boost due to the actions of the alliance.
Chandrababu's allegations that pork fat, animal fat, and fish oil were mixed into the sacred Tirumala Laddu Prasadam created a nationwide stir.
Given the seriousness of the accusations from the Chief Minister himself, suspicions fell on the former Chief Minister, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, largely due to his Christian faith.
Many believed the allegations. Before the truth could be revealed, the misinformation had already spread widely.
The claims about the Tirumala Prasadam suggested that any accusation against Jagan could be believed, especially since Chandrababu wields power and controls a strong media network.
For two or three days, it appeared as though the TDP had gained political traction. However, the YCP quickly rebounded, with leaders, including Jagan, stepping forward to present the facts.
In this context, Chandrababu and other alliance leaders were taken by surprise when the YCP filed a petition in the Supreme Court, which led to significant remarks from the court as part of the investigation.
Now, the alliance leaders are in a desperate situation, struggling to defend themselves. No one across the country has criticized Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan as harshly as they are being criticized now.
Will the TDP stoop to using Tirumala Prasadam for political blackmail? That remains the question. Recently, Chandrababu's national image took a severe hit after it was revealed that he had lied about the Tirumala Prasadam.
In short, Chandrababu has found himself in deep trouble, and even the alliance leaders seem clueless as to how to defend themselves.
Had this been any ordinary political blackmail, neither the national media nor leaders would have paid much attention. But since it involves the Tirumala Prasadam, Hindus across the nation are taking it seriously and are heavily critical of Chandrababu.