The Congress became the chief villain in the bifurcation saga and consequently stood on the verge of extinction in Seemaandhra.
Caste always played a notable role in electoral politics in AP but the perceived “polarization” actually did not happen.
The YSRC, which was supposed to be the biggest gainer of the caste matrix, might suffer a dent as certain caste and religious groups moved away from it.
The TDP is banking mainly on the backward classes, apart from its traditional support groups (Kamma) besides the Kapus.
By joining hands with the BJP, the TDP may have to forgo the Muslim votes but it is not so perturbed as it feels many other factors, including the “Modi wave”, will otherwise help it.
