If you look at recent developments in AP it is very clear that BJP is trying to grow in AP and it has started its operations to achieve this Target. The first target is to induct TDP MP’s and leaders in to BJP thereby sending signals TDP leaders that door is open for BJP. But will it really help BJP by inducting leaders who do not have Public image.
If you look at the political journey of the TDP MP’s who joined recently in BJP, they have started Journey with TDP and they do not have public image as such and they cannot win independently with their own image that is the reason they were made Rajya Sabha MP’s. and Babu has given them importance since they were backing party in terms of financial needs when needed. They cannot add any value to BJP in AP except spending money in AP for BJP Party Activities. Ambika Krishna induction too does not add any value and these leaders cannot take the party into Public as expected. We also have Pawan Kalyan who has started plans to stay in public for the next 5 years and ensure that his party will grow and form government or become main opposition. We also have Babu who cannot be written off. We also have congress who is struggling for its existence. BJP should also note that invoking religious feeling may not work in AP like it worked in Hindi speaking states since AP public may not resort to communal unrest.
Also, there is strong negative sentiment on BJP in AP public since BJP went back on Special status and state was neglected. So if BJP really wants to grow in BJP then it has to come do something extra ordinary for AP Public where they might think to vote for BJP.
Considering all the above factors it is very difficult for BJP to grow in AP by 2023. It is difficult but not impossible since anything is possible in Politics.
