Chandrababu-naidu-Narendra-Modi-Amit-ShahFormer Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the other day, spoke at the Summit of Republic Channel and gave an impression that he has softened his stand about the alliance with BJP.

This has triggered a discussion about if such an alliance is helpful to TDP.

In the favor of alliance, the memories of 2019 will shake TDP. The BJP-led Central Government took the side of Jagan Mohan Reddy and troubled TDP big time after the Election Code set in. Chandrababu‘s hands were tied even though he is in power.

TDP gave 12 seats to BJP in 2014 elections in the Narendra Modi wave. Their condition has got deteriorated after that due to going back on Bifurcation promises and Special Status.

But the tragedy is that BJP feels it is better placed now and will easily demand more seats.

Moreover, in 2014, it was BJP which wanted the alliance. Now Chandrababu appeared to have taken the first step. BJP will try to squeeze in more seats which is very dangerous.

YSR Congress will run over BJP in all the seats that are given to the Saffron Party. And then, some seats are to be given to Janasena as well.

YSR Congress will have an advantage in these seats and the target will become easier for Jagan if this number is high.

Moreover, there is a substantial number of seats in Rayalaseema where Muslims are deciding factor. TDP will be at disadvantage in these seats if there is an alliance with BJP. YSR Congress will have an advantage in Rayalaseema and that will help the party further.

In 2014, the impact of Muslims is relatively less because there is a broader feeling that Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership is important for the state after bifurcation. The Bifurcation sentiment prevailed over Hindu – Muslim sentiment back then. That may not be the case this time.

So considering all these factors, even TDP supporters are worried about an alliance with BJP.