TDP still pin hopes of alliance with BJP
HYDERABAD: Is the TDP still looking for an alliance with the BJP, notwithstanding the immediate attack its leaders launched against the saffron party after the passage of the T bill? The answer appears to be Yes.
With the division of State slowly sinking in the minds of people and the focus shifting to development, TDP leaders seem to be of the view that no serious damage could occur even if it aligned with the BJP in the residuary State.
In Telangana, of course, it will be a formidable combination depending on how the Congress-TRS equation plays out.
'The BJP has, to some extent, succeeded in sending out a message to the people of Seemandhra that it was because of its pressure that the UPA government came up with a host of incentives for the residuary State.
Plus, the positive sentiment towards Narendra Modi, in any case, exists,' a TDP leader said. At the same time, he said both the parties will for now adopt a wait and watch game and stitch a deal only closer to the elections.
Some surveys the TDP conducted post-bifurcation did not show any drop in the support for Modi despite the BJP backing State division.
The BJP, on its part, is planning to cash in on its fight for justice to Seemandhra and Modi magic, explaining how a vote for the Gujarat strongman will fuel growth.
Even as Venkaiah Naidu is already taking forward this message in private and public meetings, the BJP is planning a series of meetings that would be addressed by Modi during March.
Congress Minister TG Venkatesh, who was among those who joined the TDP, dropped hints of the unfolding scenario. 'The BJP is going to form government. People know TDP and its chief Naidu are capable of extracting support from the Centre for development of Seemandhra,' he said.
News Posted: 28 February, 2014
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