As the polling date approaches, the AP elections are getting more intense. With the main parties engaging in fierce campaigning, everyone is curious about who will secure the chief minister’s seat this time. While YSRCP, TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP are already in the fray individually, YS Sharmila’s entry into the Congress and her contest against her elder brother have drawn significant attention, especially in the Singanamala constituency.
Until recently, the contest involving Congress leaders didn’t attract much attention, apart from the YSRCP-TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP alliance in the state. But with YS Sharmila assuming the presidency of AP Congress and her pointed criticism directed at her elder brother, Jagan, the political landscape has taken an intriguing turn, revitalizing the presence of Congress in AP. In this scenario, the Congress vote bank is set to play a crucial role in the AP elections, especially in the Singanamala Constituency of Anantapur District. The presence of Congress stalwart and former minister Sailajanath in this constituency has intensified the competition between major parties and sparked excitement among voters.
In the 2019 elections, TDP only secured two seats in Anantapur district. However, the situation is different in Singanamala constituency, where the fierce competition between the alliance parties and YSRCP continues.
Sake Sailajanath, who previously won as an MLA for Congress twice in the Singanamala constituency in the united AP and served as a minister, faced defeat after the state’s bifurcation in 2014. Despite invitations from YSRCP and TDP to join their respective parties, he remained loyal to Congress and worked for his constituency. However, over the past decade, TDP and YSRCP regained power in Singanamala. Now, two parties are vying for victory in this constituency, but Sailajanath is working to reclaim the trust of his previous vote bank. His efforts to regain his previous support base are bolstered by the lack of coordination among YSRCP and TDP leaders, turning the situation in his favour. Additionally, his track record as a two-time MLA and minister, along with favorable survey results, further strengthen his position.