Date: September 26, 2024
TDP MLA Janardhan Rao warns new Jana Sena member Balineni
TDP MLA Janardhan Rao Warns Balineni Over Past Feuds
In a major political move, former minister Balineni Srinivas Reddy recently resigned from the YCP and is set to join Jana Sena. This new development between the former YCP leader and Jana Sena has stirred political tensions within the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), especially in the Prakasham district. TDP MLA Janardhan Rao warns Balineni Srinivas Reddy.
Past Conflicts and Legal Battles Resurface
Damacharla Janardhan Rao did not hold back when speaking about Balineni’s past actions as a minister. He accused the former YCP leader of harassing him and his supporters by filing 33 illegal cases against them. Damacharla also mentioned how Balineni’s influence extended to TDP’s women leaders, further adding to the list of grievances.
“When Balineni was a minister, he made sure to trouble us, and his actions were aimed at erasing TDP’s presence from the Prakasham district,” said Damacharla. He emphasized that even Balineni’s son contributed to their troubles. The TDP MLA clearly stated that Balineni’s switch to Jana Sena does not change their stance on him.
Janardhan Rao Questions Pawan Kalyan’s Move
What has particularly upset Damacharla and his supporters is the fact that Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan is welcoming Balineni into the party. The TDP MLA expressed his surprise over this decision, given Balineni’s controversial past and how he previously acted against the TDP.
Rising Political Tensions in Prakasham District
Tensions between TDP and Jana Sena have begun to rise in the Prakasham district, where the two parties previously shared a healthy political alliance. With Balineni’s entry into Jana Sena, Damacharla and his supporters worry that this move will create friction between the two parties, especially in the region.
In response to Balineni’s arrival, huge banners featuring Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan, Balineni, and Damacharla appeared in Ongole town. This has irked the TDP MLA and his supporters, who lodged a formal complaint with the Ongole Municipal Corporation authorities.
Balineni’s Entry and Potential Impact
Balineni Srinivas Reddy’s political shift could create ripples within the local political landscape, especially in Prakasham district. As a former YCP leader with considerable influence, his entry into Jana Sena could either strengthen the party’s presence or lead to rising tensions with their long-time ally, TDP.