Ruling TD MLAs Under Scanner Over Performance In Rayalaseema
The performance of several MLAs from Rayalaseema region has reportedly come under scrutiny: Reports
ANANTAPUR: The performance of several MLAs from Rayalaseema region has reportedly come under scrutiny by the ruling Telugu Desam leadership amid concerns over their accessibility to the public following the recent municipal, ZPTC, and MPTC elections.
Political sources said the TD high command has received feedback indicating dissatisfaction with the functioning of some elected representatives, particularly in Rayalaseema. The feedback focused on the MLAs’ response to public grievances, coordination with., and efforts to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
Two of the legislators reportedly facing criticism are from Anantapur district and three from Sri Sathya Sai district. The performance of MLAs from other Rayalaseema districts is also part of the internal assessment, particularly in constituencies where the TD lost ZPTC seats and some MPTC seats to the YSRC.
One of the concerns reportedly raised is that some MLAs are not sufficiently accessible to the public and party workers. Complaints include inadequate attention to local issues, such as drinking water, roads, sanitation, education, and healthcare.
In the Kadiri Assembly segment, the TD alliance lost four ZPTC seats, while it lost three in the Puttaparthi. YSRC won Kadiri, N.P. Kunta, and Gandlapenta, reportedly after the area MLA failed to select suitable candidates.
In the Puttaparthi segment, TD lost the Kothacheruvu ZPTC seat despite the mandal being considered a stronghold of the party. It also lost the Bukkapatnam and Nallamada ZPTC seats.
The TD suffered a setback in the Singanamala assembly segment, where YSRC candidate K. Shivananda Reddy won the Narpala ZPTC seat with a majority of 7,099 votes. The YSRC also won 13 of the 15 MPTC seats. The Singanamala headquarters ZPTC seat also went to the YSRC.
These results have reportedly raised questions over the performance of MLA Bandaru Shravani and other TD leaders.
In the Rapthadu Assembly segment, YSRC leader T. Prakash Reddy alleged that the TD had resorted to rigging but secured a majority of only around 2,000 votes. He cited this as an indication of a decline in the party’s support, noting that sitting MLA Paritala Sunitha had won by 12,000 votes in the last general elections.
In AP finance minister Payyavula Keshav’s Uravakonda segment, the YSRC candidate won the Amidyala MPTC seat.
The Anantapur Municipal Corporation election has also been lost by the alliance.
Given these losses, the alleged lack of coordination between MLAs and local party leaders has emerged as a concern, while there are also allegations of other large-scale irregularities.
The feedback comes as the ruling TDP seeks to consolidate its position in Rayalaseema and prevent internal differences from affecting its prospects in future elections.
In this regard, Telugu Desam leadership is understood to be reviewing the progress of development works, implementation of poll promises, and delivery of government welfare schemes to beneficiaries in the constituencies.
