Challenge-of

Today is the 33rd Anniversary of Telugu Desam Party. On this very day many years back, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao floated Telugu Desam Party to upheld the self respect of Telugu race. He extensively toured the state and rose to power in just nine months after floating the party. Two Chief Ministers – NTR and Chandra Babu Naidu worked during TDP’s tenure.

NTR is known for his people’s favourite decisions while Chandra Babu was known for his economic reforms and vision. Chandra Babu could not strike balance between reforms and social welfare. He distanced himself from the masses despite being the man who steadied the state economy. And the result is two straight terms in the opposition.

The second term in opposition is even tougher. The state bifurcation issue hurt the party very badly and almost nailed the party in Telangana region. It is tougher for a regional party with out power for these many years. The party faces a big challenge. It should come to power in Seema Andhra region lest the party should be history by 2019. With election notification round the corner, TDP cadre are confident (at least in the Seema Andhra) but at the same time, there is a fear back of their minds.