TDP could only get the taste of half a fruit

27 May, 2013 16:30 IST|Sakshi
TDP could only get the taste of half a fruit

The rumors across the political parties suggest that TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly neglecting Jr NTR by projecting his son Nara Lokesh as the future face of the party.

This has widened the differences between Naidu and Harikrishna. Thus, they had  distanced themselves from the party activities for quite some time now. Hari Krishna and Jr NTR skipped several important meetings of the TDP, including the conclusion ceremony of Naidu's 'Vastunna Meekosam' padayatra. The duo neither congratulated Naidu nor paid him a visit even days after the latter's return to Hyderabad. This had made party members doubt if Hari Krishna will attend the party's signature  Mahanadu event.

But looks like there's an air of celebration at the event. It is learnt that TDP leaders can't stop smiling after they spotted Hari Krishna at the event. However, there were a few anxious moments as Hari Krishna arrived late. But the smiles were back on their faces soon after Jr NTR's dad arrived. The smiles were though half-hearted—thanks to the absence of Jr NTR.

It's worth mentioning here that Mahanadu saw the presence of all the youth leaders—particularly sons of all the senior political leaders barring Jr NTR.

Now that NTR chose to skip the the mush-touted event, Naidu could very well use this opportunity to promote his own son as the future of Telugu Desam.

Political analysts feel that the mere presence of Naidu's brother-in-law won't be an assurance to the party members or onlookers that all is well between them. Things would have been different if Jr NTR too had made it to the event.

Many believe that the feud between Chandrababu and Harikrisha started only because of Jr NTR. If both father-son had attended the event, that would have sent a message of unity. But now, it looks like the both are still at loggerheads. The question on everyone's mind is  where is NTR now? Is he shooting abroad or has he deliberately missed the event despite being in Hyderabad?

-Siva@Sakshipost

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