However, sources say that this does not mean that jagan will not allow defections from TDP. He will be allowing the MLAs but will go for the by-elections. YSR Congress will admit only those MLAs who are likely to win on YSR Congress Ticket in the By-Elections. A survey will be conducted on their winning prospects before admitting them into the party.
On the other side, Nellore MLA Kotamreddy sridhar Reddy made a sensational comment that about 8 MLAs and One Rajya Sabha MP from TDP are in touch with his party. However, he said that TDP MLAs are asking ticket in next Assembly elections and also a priority in development works. sridhar Reddy said that among the TDP MLAs one is a powerful MLA