Now the TDP is facing problems with its own candidates by not giving tickets to them and they feel that they have been ignored with the entry of new candidates into the party. The candidate selection and seat sharing have led to internal splits among Telugu Desam Party leaders in the district. Leaders, who have been denied of giving tickets, are openly expressing their sadness.
Former minister Padala Aruna submitted her resignation to the party. She broke down before the party leaders and said the party had ignored her and did not consider her candidature for Gajapathinagaram Assembly constituency. A newcomer, Dr K.A. Naidu has been given the party ticket for the constituency.
Party activists are also unhappy about the senior leaders in the district being ignored. Nimmaka Jayaraj, Trimurthula Raju, Gadde Baburao and many others who failed to get tickets are also expressing their disappointment. Dissatisfaction came to fore in the cases of nominees for Kurupam and Cheepurupalli constituencies as well. Kimidi Mrunalini, sister-in-law of Kimidi Kala Venkata Rao of Srikakulam, has been given ticket for Cheepurupalli, ignoring local leaders K. Trimurthulu Raju and Gadde Baburao.
