After TDP’s disaster in 2019 election, there was speculation that ex MLAs and ex MPs belonging to Kapu community may mostly migrate to Jana Sena Party or ruling YCP. But the recent indications are clear that the Kapu leaders will mostly continue within TDP in view of the prevailing political situation. They cannot join YCP just because there is no further scope for them in that party. Then Jana Sena is the next alternative for them.
These Kapu leaders are under pressure from within their community and from their followers to join Pawan Kalyan party as TDP has lost its strength. They have considered and discussed this with their advisors and well-wishers. The final view that emerged was that only TDP has better future than Jana Sena.
All said and done, Pawan’s ideology and political philosophy doesn’t fit into the existing political set-up. They are thinking that Pawan has no winning political formula as he is allying with Left parties and BSP. On the other hand, Kapu leaders consider BJP as a party which is facing identity crisis in Andhra despite its prolonged presence here. Analysts say that TDP Kapu leaders will mostly wait and watch till a better alternative to Chandrababu emerges in the Opposition. Otherwise, they will remain loyal to TDP.
