Amidst growing speculation in some media circles, there are reports suggesting that Nara Lokesh could soon be appointed the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. If true, this move would mark a significant shift for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by its current leader, N Chandrababu Naidu.
According to sources close to Pawan Kalyan, the influential political figure has given his approval for Lokesh’s potential appointment. Meanwhile, Naidu is rumored to be considering a move into national politics, possibly vying for a Deputy Prime Minister role at the Centre.
However, senior BJP leaders with connections in Delhi have dismissed these reports as mere speculation, stating that the BJP high command is not currently considering any such political arrangement. According to these sources, the BJP leadership has no objections to TDP’s choice of leader for the Chief Minister’s position and maintains a neutral stance on the matter.
In addition, the source refuted rumors about Chandrababu Naidu’s potential appointment as Deputy Prime Minister, describing such reports as false. Furthermore, there is no discussion regarding a Governor’s position being offered to the TDP or any plans to create a new governor role specifically for Naidu.
As the political landscape in Andhra Pradesh continues to evolve, these developments highlight the complex dynamics at play within the state’s political arena. With Chandrababu Naidu potentially moving into national politics and Lokesh emerging as a potential successor, the TDP seems poised for significant changes in the coming months.
