In Andhra Pradesh, numerous leaders formerly associated with the ruling YSRCP have switched their allegiance to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Among them, Kurnool MP and YSRCP leader Sanjeev Kumar formally joined the TDP in the presence of Chandrababu on Thursday. Chandrababu warmly welcomed MP Sanjeev Kumar by presenting him with a scarf. Additionally, Padmashali Corporation Director Palakurthi Ramesh, Venkayapalle Temple Chairman Betham Krishna, leaders from the Valmiki Community such as Mundla Sekhar and Talari Krishna, as well as former NGOs Kubera Swamy, Narasimhulu, Shanthakumari, and others also joined the TDP.