Narasapuram MP Kanumuri Raghuramakrishnam Raju announced his intention to contest as the Narasapuram MP candidate for the TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP alliance. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bhimavaram, West Godavari district on Thursday, Raju expressed surprise at his omission from the recent list of alliance candidates. He remains hopeful that his name will soon be officially announced by alliance leaders. Raju criticized Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, alleging that he is attempting to prevent him from securing a seat. Currently engaging with supporters in the area, Raju plans to commence campaigning promptly upon receiving the ticket.