Here's a huge warning signal on the internal dynamics in the BRS. The big news is that minister Harish Rao is fast emerging as the to-go man for the party and what more? He is now more sought after for taking selfies in the party circles and outside. More worrisome for the party top boss, he is fast piping past heir apparent in the BRS, KTR.
Time was when KTR was seen as a darling of the youth, especially those active on social media. People used to crave for a selfie with him and loved to interact with him on social media. There was a general feeling that he was just a click away. But, not anymore. Of late, KTR appears to have lost some sheen. There are several complaints that he is not responsive on social media. He was not active even during the recent Munugode bypoll. All these have contributed to his losing some popularity.
On the other hand, Harish Rao is fast earning a name as a responsive leader. Party rank and file feels he is accessible and responsive. He is also seen as someone who knows the party workers by name. The perception among the party workers is that he responds even late in the night in case of necessity.
The newfound craze among the youth towards Harish Rao was in evidence during the recent distribution of the appointment letters to assistant surgeons in the government hospitals. The junior doctors vied to click selfies with him. Party insiders say this craze is very much like the craze that KTR once had. Insiders say that this rising popularity could lead to tensions within the party as Harish is being seen as a challenger to KTR and KCR obviously wants KTR to succeed him.
Time was when KTR was seen as a darling of the youth, especially those active on social media. People used to crave for a selfie with him and loved to interact with him on social media. There was a general feeling that he was just a click away. But, not anymore. Of late, KTR appears to have lost some sheen. There are several complaints that he is not responsive on social media. He was not active even during the recent Munugode bypoll. All these have contributed to his losing some popularity.
On the other hand, Harish Rao is fast earning a name as a responsive leader. Party rank and file feels he is accessible and responsive. He is also seen as someone who knows the party workers by name. The perception among the party workers is that he responds even late in the night in case of necessity.
The newfound craze among the youth towards Harish Rao was in evidence during the recent distribution of the appointment letters to assistant surgeons in the government hospitals. The junior doctors vied to click selfies with him. Party insiders say this craze is very much like the craze that KTR once had. Insiders say that this rising popularity could lead to tensions within the party as Harish is being seen as a challenger to KTR and KCR obviously wants KTR to succeed him.