The development precedes the imminent Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh, where prominent Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham is set to align himself with the ruling YSR Congress Party. Sources indicate that Padmanabham’s decision to join the YSRCP lacks any formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding seat allocation.
Reports suggest that Padmanabham’s decision stems from his dissatisfaction with Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan. Allegedly, Padmanabham harbors resentment towards Kalyan for purportedly promising to meet him twice but failing to follow through and for his perceived support of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, who is currently incarcerated. This stance by Kalyan is viewed unfavorably by Padmanabham.