Why has the pro-TDP media suddenly stopped giving the kind of coverage that it used to give to TDP general secretary Lokesh Babu? Time was when whatever he said became the top story of the day. But now, his stories get tucked into inside pages even when he takes to streets and organises protests. Instead, Chandrababu Naidu is being given the pride of place. Why has this change come? What is the reason?
The TDP thinking heads feel that Chandrababu Naidu should be projected as the face of the TDP for the 2024 elections. They reportedly came to this conclusion as Lokesh is unable to inspire confidence among the party workers and leaders. Despite several attempts to build his brand, Lokesh is finding himself inadequate to match up to YSRCP boss YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. No amount of makeover has helped in boosting up Lokesh Babu’s image..
Hence the party think tanks felt that Chandrababu alone should be projected. If Chandrababu manages to win the 2014 elections, he should officiate as the CM for sometime before handing over the baton to Lokesh. The TDP sources have already started projecting Chandrababu as the next CM candidate. Let’s wait and see if the TDP strategy succeeds.