TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu is back in news. This time for the wrong reasons. It's a a known fact that although TDP did not state its stand on the Telangana issue, the leaders were silently supporting the division of state. After Centre decided to bifurcate the state, it's not just Congress that's in the eye of storm but also TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu.

Seemandhra leaders are seething with anger over Naidu's silence on the issue. They feel that TDP remained a mute witness when the state was being divided.

Political observers feel that had Naidu supported no-confidence motion moved by TRS or YSRCP, the division of state could have been at least stalled if not avoided.

The TDP chief is in the line of fire for backing the ruling party with absolutely no concern over interests of the state or its people. Many feel Telangana issue would not be in focus if the government had collapsed and had gone to polls.

Sources say that Congress did consult Naidu on the issue before taking a final call. People feel that Naidu remained neutral till the last minute to play it safe. "He stayed mum to gain political mileage," said a person closely following political developments in the state.

Political analysts also feel that division of state will give rise to many problems, including sharing of revenue and water resources. Although Digvijaya Singh made it clear that the resources will be shared, observers feel there is bound to be a clash on the issue. If that be the situation, one wonders who Naidu will support. Will he back Seemandhra being a seemandhra person or take the side of Telangana?

Following widespread agitations over bifurcation, everyone was of the opinion that the state will remain united despite the Congress announcement. However, Chandrababau's statements yesterday made it clear that there will be no united AP.

- Siva@sakshipost