Andhra Pradesh sources have stated that YSRCP has a stronghold in the areas surrounding the state capital, Amaravati in Guntur district, where it won 5 seats in the 2014 general election. Its candidate, Gopireddy Srinivasa Reddy, who contested from the Narasaraopeta constituency, trumped the TDP candidate in 2014 general elections with a huge majority of 16,000+ votes.
Currently speculations have gathered momentum that Gopireddy is in discussions to ditch YCP and join TDP, and the reason for his mulling over changing party is the alleged pressure being mounted by YCP chief Jaganmohan Reddy.
Meanwhile despite he won the last election with a
huge majority, Gopireddy is said to be unsure of getting ticket for 2019
election as he is skeptical of Jagan giving more prominence to Kasu Krishna
Reddy, the son of former minister Kasu Venkatakrishna Reddy. As per latest news
YCP circles say that although Jagan has appointed Mahesh as the party in-charge
of Gurajala at present, he will be given the Narasaraopeta ticket for 2019
election, keeping Gopireddy aside.
