It was almost confirmed that the Telugu Desham Party will be nominating a candidate from Bhuma family for the Nandyal assembly by-elections. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu seems to be considering Bhuma Bhramananda Reddy as the possible candidate. Last week, Tourism Minister Bhuma Akhila Priya said that on 24th April which is the third death anniversary of her mother Shoba Nagireddy, the name of the candidate will be announced.

However as per the latest reports, the TDP leadership asked Akhila Priya not to announce the name and confine the Allagadda meeting to the death anniversary. Subsequently, the Minister heeded to the request and said that after discussing with the CM the name of the candidate will be revealed.

Bhramananda Reddy is the nephew of Nagi Reddy. His father Shekar Reddy was ex-MLA. Bhramananda Reddy has been vigorously participating in political affairs for some time now and actively supported the late Bhuma couple. Also, he is the son-in-law of YCP leader Katasani RamiReddy, which might work in his favour.

On other hand, Silpa Mohan Reddy who wants to save his candidature literally protested to contest from Nandayal. Even though MLC Silpa Chakrapani Reddy was assured council chairman post, Mohan Reddy seems to be reluctant to withdraw his plans. Speculations are rife that Mohan Reddy might defect to YCP. However, Chakrapani Reddy supposedly held discussions with CM and also said that that the ticket would be issued based on wining chances after conducting a grass-root level survey. Chakrapani Reddy asserted that they wouldn’t leave the party. It is exciting to watch the next steps of Mohan Reddy, especially if he will choose to stay without candidature or will go against his family.