YS Jagan Mohan Reddy faced a major political setback just before the elections due to the Land Titling Act issue.
The TDP seized this opportunity to launch a campaign against the YCP, and Jagan was unable to effectively counter the controversy, which significantly impacted his election results.
The TDP is highly organized and capable of orchestrating smear campaigns that deliver silent yet powerful blows. This is a lesson Jagan Mohan Reddy learned before the elections.
Even after retaining power, the TDP chief remains relentless in his efforts to politically undermine YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the coming years.
The latest controversy surrounding the Tirumala Laddu is no small issue—it has shaken the entire nation. Notably, effigies of Jagan Mohan Reddy are being burned even in North Indian states.
Chandrababu Naidu has skillfully portrayed Jagan Mohan Reddy as anti-Hindu, accusing him of tarnishing the sanctity of Tirumala and its prasadam.
Given the emotional nature of the majority population, religious sentiments can easily overshadow logical reasoning and fact-based observation.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will find it very challenging to counter these allegations and prove his innocence. If he doesn't stay vigilant and build a strong team of party spokespersons, he may struggle to withstand the TDP's attacks in the future.
Already, in the Kadambari Jatwani case, YCP's Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and some police officials were targeted by the TDP, being portrayed as perpetrators of atrocities against a woman.
Now, with the Tirumala Laddu issue, figures like YV Subba Reddy and Dharma Reddy are being cast in a negative light.
Ultimately, all these issues are directly impacting YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's national image, and he needs to take note.
Simply enduring these attacks may not help him politically—he must take proactive steps to build a team of strong spokespersons with capable leadership.
Kiran Sharma