The Telugu360 Survey in Kadapa district revealed new trends in voter mood. The YCP will not get huge majorities any longer but it will continue to retain its grip in most segments. The so-called YSR sentiment has come down drastically when compared to 2014. The TDP government’s development programmes and Pasupu Kumkuma and pensions created some impact.
YS Jaganmohan Reddy has favorable winds in Pulivendula which is the YSR family’s long-held fort. From MPTCs to MPPs, all people’s representatives down the line belong to the YCP. But everybody is talking about how Jagan will get far less majority this time. TDP has done a lot to earn goodwill here by supplying irrigation water for the first time and filling all the tanks. TDP candidate Satish Reddy fulfilled his promise in this respect with blessings from CM Naidu and removed his beard as per his vow which became popular here.
In Kamalapuram segment, Jagan’s maternal uncle Ravindranath Reddy is facing a tough fight this time. In 2014, he won with a majority of 5000. The TDP puts hopes on pensions and women-centric welfare programmes here. TDP rebel candidate is ruining its chances in Badwel SC segment. Muslims are still supporting YCP in Rayachoti. In Mydukuru, the TDP fielded BC leader Putta Sudhakar Yadav to polarise non-Reddy voters in its support. The TDP fielded Balija candidates to win Rajampeta and Railway Kodur segments.
In all, the YCP has greater chances in Badwel, Kadapa, Mydukuru, Proddaturu, Pulivendula and Rayachoti. The TDP is stronger in Jammalamadugu, Kamalapuram, Rajampeta and Railway Kodur.
