In a reversal of roles, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu left for vacation and Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) president Chiranjeevi is conducting review meetings with party leaders. The seasoned politician that he is, it is unusual that Naidu has taken a break at a time when party leaders are worried over the TDP’s prospects in the elections.
Naidu, who is known for conducting a series of review meetings and tele-conferences with party leaders, left for foreign countries along with his family. After the two-phase elections, Naidu briefly reviewed the party position with his leaders. He took a break from his routine and wanted to take rest in an undisclosed foreign location.
Contrary to expectations, starturned politician Chiranjeevi opted to stay in the city. He is busy with review meetings with party leaders over the performance of the party in the elections.
The meetings will continue till May 15. Naidu, who is eyeing the Chief Minister’s ‘gaddi’, will return to the city on May 8 and might start his regular business of review meetings with district leaders from May 9.
Despite the talk that Naidu may play the ‘king-maker’ in national politics, he is away from the country, while, Chiranjeevi, who is expected to emerge as a ‘king-maker’ in State politics is busy conducting meetings.