Mammoth response from people resulting in brisk polling and at several places voters queues at polling booths continuing till late night is leading to a jubilation among TDP cadre, while a state of desperation seen in YCP camps.
Participation of youth and women in large numbers and more than 6 lakh voters from neighbouring states voting here filled enthusiasm among TDP ranks. TDP leaders estimating that probable vote percentage crossing 80 per cent is certainly a reflection of strong `anti- government’ mood among voters.
TDP leaders are now predicting that the NDA alliance is likely to get 130 to 140 Assembly seats and up to 23 Lok Sabha seats.
TDP sources say that the NDA has gained an upper hand over the ruling party at every stage in terms of election strategies, operations and campaigning, and the voting pattern has also reflected that.
On the other hand, the YSRCP, which had displayed the majesty of `why not 175 seats’ before the polling, has now defied the expectations that it will win with 110 to 120 seats. The leaders of that party are analyzing according to the voting pattern that they will form the government even if it decreases a little more.
It is being analyzed that the volunteers have fully cooperated, and although the enthusiasm among the youth seems to have decreased slightly, overall it is positive. However, they are said to be more worried about apathy presented by some strongly supporting social groups, particularly Reddys in Rayalaseema. In several villages, those who were hyper active in 2019 polls are not seen much on the polling day.
More importantly, the timely alliance between TDP, Jana Sena and BJP was found as a checkmate to YCP’s aggressive campaign at gross-root. It has not only avoided division among anti- government votes, but also cadres of three parties seen working with harmony.
For the first time TDP announced its candidates for most of the seats in advance. This has led to avoid confusion among cadres and given ample time to focus on facing cruel tricks of the ruling party with determination.
Discontent development among government employees, business community and youth towards the state government also helped TDP and its allies in several constituencies.
Besides TDP, both Jana Sena and BJP are also seen happy with the good performance of their candidates in the polls. Though CM Jagan focused on defeating Pawan Kalyan, now everyone is discussing the majority he is likely to get. Jana Sena is estimating that it would win 2 Lok Sabha and about 18 Assembly seats.
