The announcement of an alliance between the TDP and Jana Sena has caused concern among some YSRCP leaders, especially those who won with slim margins in the 2019 elections. In 42 constituencies, YSRCP MLAs secured victory with a margin of around 1000 votes or less over their opponents.
These constituencies are seen as vulnerable for the YSRCP in the upcoming elections.
The fear among some YSRCP leaders is that the alliance between the TDP and Jana Sena could consolidate opposition votes, potentially making it more challenging for the YSRCP to secure victory in constituencies where they previously won with narrow margins.
In the 2019 elections, the split of votes between the TDP and Jana Sena was seen as beneficial to the YSRCP, but the alliance between the two rival parties might change that dynamic.
As a result, some YSRCP leaders are expressing concerns about the impact of this alliance on their electoral prospects. They are apprehensive that a united opposition could pose a greater challenge in the upcoming elections compared to the previous contest.