Similar to the traditional drama troupes, the TDP seems to have a set of same performers.
During yesterday's event at Gachibowli Stadium in support of Chandrababu Naidu, the standard TV personalities of TDP, such as Raghu Rama Raju, TV5 Murthy, Kolikipudi, and Mahasena Rajesh, took to the stage representing four different communities.
But there are none from the film industry, except for Bandla Ganesh and Boyapati Srinivas, who belong to the same community as CBN.
Everyone repeatedly emphasized that Chandrababu was the mastermind behind Hyderabad's development.
They kept reiterating the same stale narrative, portraying Chandrababu as the pioneer of HiTec City, when in reality, it was Nedurumalli Janardana Reddy.
Similarly, they credited CBN for the establishment of IIIT, whereas it was actually envisioned and initiated by YSR, among other instances.
Whether it's blind devotion, a mental delusion, or radical fanaticism, this group of people doesn't seem to consider the majority's ridicule in both Telugu States.
If their assertions about CBN being the architect of Hyderabad are accurate, why did the TDP only manage to secure 3-4 MLA seats from the region since 2004? Historically, the majority of the MLA seats were won by the BJP and Congress in Hyderabad.
Even in the recent elections, the TDP failed to secure even a single Corporator in Hyderabad, exposing the reality of the TDP's contribution to the region.
In essence, those who stand to gain Crores if Chandrababu comes to power have taken to the stage to voice their support. It is a matter of their needs and their greed, yet they attempt to portray it as a collective issue of all Telugus living across the globe, inviting mockery.
Echoing External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's statement about Europe's tendency to project its problems as global issues, we can conclude that TDP beneficiaries aim to present their grievances as the suffering of all Telugus worldwide.
If the speakers on the stage genuinely believe that Chandrababu is the driving force behind Hyderabad's development and that the TDP is responsible for the city's progress, then why don't they showcase their influence by contesting in the upcoming elections?
If they truly have the courage to back up their claims, they should step forward in Telangana elections.
Engaging in all sorts of dramas without participating in the election process only invites ridicule more than anything else.
Usha Chowdhary
