Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim of “Aab Ki Baar 400 Paar,” Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday raised concerns about the BJP’s alliances with old and new partners, questioning the need for such collaborations if the NDA is confident of winning over 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, CM Reddy remarked, “Modi is going around the country claiming that they (BJP-led NDA) are on course to getting over 400 seats (in the Lok Sabha polls). If they are getting over 400 seats, then what is the need for allying with Chandrababu Naidu (in Andhra Pradesh) and Naveen Patnaik (in Odisha)?”
While the BJP has secured a seat-sharing deal with the TDP and Jana Sena in Andhra Pradesh, discussions are ongoing for a similar arrangement in Odisha.
CM Reddy criticized PM Modi for attempting to create a false narrative of the NDA winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming polls. He questioned the BJP’s approach in forging alliances with opposition leaders and parties in various states, highlighting instances in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Taking a swipe at the BJP over rising fuel and LPG prices, CM Reddy highlighted the significant increase in the cost of domestic LPG cylinders, petrol, and diesel over the last eight years. He emphasized the soaring prices of essential kitchen items and questioned whether people would still vote for the BJP amidst such economic challenges.
Earlier on Saturday, the BJP announced an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena for the upcoming general elections in Andhra Pradesh. BJP National President JP Nadda stated that a broad consensus was reached for the three parties to contest together in the state, with the BJP eyeing a third term under PM Modi’s leadership and setting a target of winning 370 seats on its own and 400 with its allies.
