Though the TRS has managed to win both Mayor and Deputy Mayor seats comfortably, al beit with the "generous" support of the MIM in the GHMC, its problems have only begun. Several corporators are unhappy over the party's choice of mayor and deputy mayor. Not just the corporators, but their political godfathers, who are in the ministry, too are said to be unhappy.
Many in the TRS felt that Vijayalakshmi had joined the TRS only five or six years ago only after the TRS came to power. So, her elevation has caused heartburn among many loyal party leaders. Outgoing mayor Bonthu Rammohan's wife Bonthu Sridevi too was a strong aspirant. She was not considered for the post. This effectively means that she would remain an ordinary corporator.
Her husband's political career is all but doomed as he has no post of any worth. Minister Talasani and former minister Padmarao had pushed for the candidature of their close relatives. Vijayalakshmi Gadwal's election has definitely upset them. Already, PJR's daughter Vijaya has shown her displeasure by leaving the venue soon after the election. She did not join the celebration. Vijaya Reddy too was an aspirant for the post.
These leaders might for now stay in the TRS but may look towards other parties in the times to come. There are rumours that some corporators are already in touch with YS Sharmila with an eye on 2023. How Gadwal Vijayalakshmi takes the members along remains to be seen.
Many in the TRS felt that Vijayalakshmi had joined the TRS only five or six years ago only after the TRS came to power. So, her elevation has caused heartburn among many loyal party leaders. Outgoing mayor Bonthu Rammohan's wife Bonthu Sridevi too was a strong aspirant. She was not considered for the post. This effectively means that she would remain an ordinary corporator.
Her husband's political career is all but doomed as he has no post of any worth. Minister Talasani and former minister Padmarao had pushed for the candidature of their close relatives. Vijayalakshmi Gadwal's election has definitely upset them. Already, PJR's daughter Vijaya has shown her displeasure by leaving the venue soon after the election. She did not join the celebration. Vijaya Reddy too was an aspirant for the post.
These leaders might for now stay in the TRS but may look towards other parties in the times to come. There are rumours that some corporators are already in touch with YS Sharmila with an eye on 2023. How Gadwal Vijayalakshmi takes the members along remains to be seen.