Politics in the state now revolves around four influential families, so to say. The most powerful family in the political arena, of course, is that of the Chie f Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajaekhar Reddy. His brother and MP, Mr Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, is one of the most sought after leaders in Kadapa politics and wields much influence. And the Chief Minister’s son, Mr Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, is a rising political star, a businessman and a media baron. In fact, several Jagan Yuva Senas have cropped up recently demanding that he take a more active role in politics.
The Telugu Desam has always been dominated by the family of Mr N.T. Rama Rao. It was NTR who encouraged sons-in-laws, Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu and Mr Daggubati Venkateshwara Rao to become active in politics. But family politics turned sour with Mr Naidu upstaging NTR and becoming Chief Minister of State for nine long years. Now out of power and insecure about the future, Mr Naidu has sought the support of the NTR family again, including actor Balakrishna, Harikrishna, Jr NTR and others. “He feels that they will help TD regain power,” said an aide.
Actor-turned politician Chiranjeevi too is heavily banking on his family. While producer and brother in law Allu Arvind is the sheet anchor of Praja Rajyam, brothers Nagababu and Pawan Kalyan play equally important roles. “All of Chiranjeevi’s decisions are influenced by his brother-in-law and brothers,” said a Praja Rajyam activist. The Telangana Rastra Samiti is not much different either. The TRS chief, Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao, is now encouraging his son, Mr K. Rama Rao, to take over the reins of the party. KCR’s articulate nephew, Mr Harish Rao, is also a powerful presence in the party.
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