The rift between the TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and his brother-in-law N Harikrishna is only widening with time. In spite of constant assurances, Chandrababu failed to accommodate Hariskirhna's name in the latest list of candidates released by TDP. (Also Read)

When questioned by reporters about the exclusion, Naidu as usual ignored the question.

Reportedly, Harikrishna expected to be fielded from one of the Assembly segments in Krishna district. He showed keen interest in Hindupur and Niziveedu, but Chandrababu gave Hindupur to Balakrishna instead. Many in the party, and outside claim that this was a deliberate act.

Angered over this, 'Sitayya' is planning to join BJP and contest anywhere from Seemandhra on the party ticket. (TDP could only get the taste of half a fruit)

The buzz in the political circles is that Harikirshna will take final decision after a call is taken by Chandrababu on BJP-TDP alliance, which in currently on a shaky ground.

Sources say that Harikirshna would join BJP if TDP cut ties with the latter in Seemandhra.

Harikrishna, reportedly told his supporters that public will vote for him as he fought for Samaikyandhra sincerely, in spite of being in TDP. Harikirshna said to have discussed the same with with his son Jr NTR.

-Siva@Sakshipost