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BJP’s dreams for Andhra: Why are they going haywire & What can be done?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a minor political player in Andhra Pradesh, which is currently dominated by regional parties like Telugu Desam Party (TDP), YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), and Jana Sena Party (JSP).

In the 2019 general elections, the BJP contested from 3 out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state and failed to win any of them. The party’s vote share in the state was around 0.85%. Similarly, in the 2014 assembly elections, the BJP had contested on its own and won only four out of 175 seats.

In the current political scenario in the state, the BJP’s position is not very strong, and it is unlikely to win many seats. The party has been trying to gain some ground by reaching out to the voters in the state through various campaigns and public meetings. However, it faces stiff competition from the well-entrenched regional parties, and it will take a considerable effort for the BJP to make significant inroads in Andhra Pradesh.

Revamp strategy to survive in AP

For the BJP to make inroads into Andhra Pradesh, it would need to address some of the key challenges it currently faces in the state. Here are some potential strategies that the party could consider:

  1. Focus on local issues: One of the reasons the BJP has struggled in Andhra Pradesh is that it has not been able to connect with the local people on issues that matter to them. The party could invest more in understanding the state’s unique socio-economic and political issues and develop strategies to address them.
  2. Form alliances: The BJP could try to form alliances with smaller parties or groups in the state to increase its support base. This could help the party gain the support of various communities and make it more competitive in the state.
  3. Increase outreach: The party could try to increase its outreach to the people of Andhra Pradesh by leveraging social media, traditional media, and public events. This could help the party build its brand and increase its visibility in the state.
  4. Promote local leaders: The BJP could promote local leaders in Andhra Pradesh who have a deep understanding of the state’s political and social landscape. This could help the party build trust among local voters and increase its appeal.
  5. Address historical grievances: The BJP could try to address historical grievances of the people of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in relation to the bifurcation of the state in 2014. This involves Special Status issue, clear the capital confusion, water-sharing and funding issues from Centre, etc. This could help the party build a more positive image among the people of the state.

Overall, the BJP will need to invest time, resources, and effort to build its brand and connect with the people of Andhra Pradesh. By focusing on local issues, forming the right alliances, increasing outreach, promoting local leaders, and addressing historical grievances, the party could improve its chances of making inroads into the state’s political landscape.

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Tejaswini Pagadala

Communications Consultant: TEJASWINI PAGADALA is an independent communications consultant. She has previously worked with the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office as the Communications Officer where she has written English speeches for the CM, managed English media communication from the CMO and handled social media accounts of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and the Government.
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