The Dark Horse: Chandrababu Naidu, TDP

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu could well emerge as the consensus candidate for the top job if the Third Front forms the next government.

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu could well emerge as the consensus candidate for the top job if the Third Front forms the next government.

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He enjoys an excellent rapport with senior Left Front leaders like Prakash Karat and with regional satraps currently in the UPA and NDA, whose support will be critical.

Of course, the TDP must win 25-30 seats for Naidu’s dreams to come to fruition.