The talks have been ongoing between TDP-Janasena and BJP regarding the distribution of MLA and MP seats for a possible alliance in the upcoming elections.
According to hearsay, BJP is requesting 9 MP seats and 15 MLA seats, while TDP has offered 6 and 9 respectively. Whether BJP will agree to this is yet to be determined.
However, other sources suggest that BJP is targeting MP seats where TDP is strong enough to pose a tough challenge to YCP and potentially win.
According to their surveys, they believe TDP is very strong in 5-7 MP seats and thus expect these seats to be reserved for BJP. If this occurs and Chandrababu agrees, it could be seen as nothing short of political suicide.
What would remain for TDP-Janasena if all the strategically advantageous seats are conceded to BJP?
Indeed, analysts also speculate that if BJP secures these seats, it could further fracture the TDP-Janasena alliance and potentially lead to their expulsion from the NDA.
Conversely, if BJP fails to win these contested seats, the beneficiary would likely be YCP, which is already aligned with BJP at the center.
Therefore, some analysts believe BJP's interest in aligning with TDP-Janasena is to deliver the final blow to TDP rather than any genuine cooperation.
We must wait and see how events unfold.