Here's a huge shock to Chandrababu Naidu. Even as he was engaged in high voltage theatrics on the attack on his party leaders, the news of one of his trusted lieutenant and senior party hand Karanam Balaram planning to leave the TDP came. Karanam, who remained steadfast all these years despite being ignored by Chandrababu Naidu on several occasions, has reportedly decided to leave the party. The indications are that he is likely to join the YSRCP.
Karanam Balaram is a very powerful local leader, who has managed to defeat YSRCP strong man Aamanchi Krishna Mohan with a handsome margin. However, he was always ignored by Chandrababu Naidu. A four-time MLA and one time MP, Karanam is a powerful political force in Prakasam district. Also, he has been with the party from the time of NTR and had in fact joined the party only on NTR's invite. If Karanam leaves the party, the TDP would be considerably weakened in the district.
If he resigns ahead of the panchayat elections, it would be a big blow for the TDP. Already MLC Pothula Sunitha has resigned from the party and has joined the YSRCP.
Karanam Balaram is a very powerful local leader, who has managed to defeat YSRCP strong man Aamanchi Krishna Mohan with a handsome margin. However, he was always ignored by Chandrababu Naidu. A four-time MLA and one time MP, Karanam is a powerful political force in Prakasam district. Also, he has been with the party from the time of NTR and had in fact joined the party only on NTR's invite. If Karanam leaves the party, the TDP would be considerably weakened in the district.
If he resigns ahead of the panchayat elections, it would be a big blow for the TDP. Already MLC Pothula Sunitha has resigned from the party and has joined the YSRCP.